Management

The Top 10 Challenges for New Managers

Some jobs are harder than others. Being a first-time manager ranks high on that list.

Management

Power Causes Brain Damage

Over time, leaders lose mental capacities—most notably for reading other people—that were essential to their rise.

Management

Beyond Buyouts and RIFs: A More Effective Approach to Workforce Management

The power of combining data analytics with mobility programs.

Management

The Essential Guide To Staying In Shape On Your Next Business Trip

Repeat after me: "I am not on vacation."

Management

Can Employees Embrace Government Restructuring?

The success (or failure) of the Trump administration’s plans depends on the answer.

Management

Waking Up Early For Work Could Quite Literally Be Killing You

Ignoring your internal clock could be dangerous, or even deadly.

Management

Three Psychological Strategies Women Can Use To Combat Manterruptions At Work

Never say, “May I finish?”

Management

What the U.S. Can Learn From India’s Government Reform Efforts

Public progress reports are key, and naming and shaming laggards doesn’t hurt either.

Management

How the Army Recruits and Retains Millennials

Lessons from the military on making the most of your ambitious millennial workforce.

Management

There’s a Limit to Doing More With Less, And Many Feds Have Reached It

Eighty-five percent of government leaders believe their workload will increase, but only 20 percent think their resources will keep pace.

Management

A Career Coach Explains Why the Thing That Makes You Awesome is Also the Thing That Screws You Up

It's rewarding to work on things that don't come naturally.

Management

Staying Out Late Two Days a Week Is Worse For Your Health Than You Think

Even if you sleep in and catch up on sleep, staying up late on weekends can wreck your body.

Management

A Simple Mental Trick Can Help You Figure Out Who’s Telling a Lie

If it comes down to which person to believe, sometimes your best bet is to trust your gut.

Management

Government Needs to Redefine the HR Function

Human resources offices were not staffed or enabled to play a prominent role in what promises to be a contentious restructuring.

Management

Comey’s Testimony Exposed The Management Tactic That Cowardly Leaders Love

"It's a brilliant way to let accountability roll down hill."

Management

Five Ways to Reform Government With a Focus on the Customer

Agencies must submit their plans to the White House Office of Management and Budget by the end of June.

Management

To fix Infrastructure, Fix the Budget Scoring Process

The way the system works, there’s no penalty for failing to provide ongoing maintenance.

Management

Documenting Conversations With Your Boss Can Be Smart

When it's your word against your manager's, it helps to have to have proof.

Management

Government Isn't Just Another Brand To Be Marketed

The focus on image is misplaced—actions speak louder than words.

Management

You Can’t Run Government Like ‘a Great American Company’

But with the right approach, the Trump administration does have a real opportunity to transform it.