Management

There Are Three Types Of Failure, But Only One You Should Actually Feel Bad About

According to a Harvard Business School professor, the most common type of failure is also the one to feel "meh" about.

Management

When Interagency Conflict Is a Good Thing

Sometimes, seemingly duplicative programs can create needed checks and balances.

Management

Many Don’t See Women As Leaders At Work

Though there's been progress toward gender equality at work, new research finds that many people are more likely to see men as leaders.

Management

Being a Federal Employee, Simplified

Everyone, while deserving respect, must be oriented toward serving the American people.

Management

Key Questions for Regulators in an Era of Fast Technological Change

Agencies can no longer craft rules slowly and deliberately, and then expect to keep the results in place for decades.

Management

It’s Time To Give Managers Basic Training In Mental Health

You don't need to be a licensed professional to move the needle on mental health.

Management

As Agencies Tackle Reform, Here Are Federal Leaders’ Biggest Worries

Whatever your immediate concerns are as a leader, remember that uncertainty trickles down.

Management

On Gaining Acceptance for Performance Pay in Government

Effective incentives strengthen engagement by rewarding employee contributions.

Management

Why Proactive Leadership Is Important

Humans have a tendency to keep doing what they’ve been doing, maintaining the status quo.

Management

Why ‘Fake News’ Matters to Feds

People are deeply mistrustful of those who develop, publicize, and use information.

Management

The Pay Gap Analysis is a House of Cards

It contains estimates stacked upon estimates. Rube Goldberg would be pleased.

Management

Job References Often Lie. Ask These Questions To Make Them Tell The Truth

There’s an easy way to ensure references don’t sugar-coat candidates, without making anyone uncomfortable.

Management

8 Leadership Questions for Sara Ratcliff

The executive director of the Federal Chief Human Capital Officers Council shares some hard-won lessons in leadership.

Management

Americans Are More Anxious Than They Were a Year Ago

A new study provides clues for implementing more effective public policies.

Management

Social Impact Bonds, Explained

These partnerships between investors, governments and nonprofits are a new way to pay for programs and services that help people in need and address intractable problems like mass incarceration.