Management

The Myth of Multitasking

Trying to tackle that pile of work all at once could be slowing you down.

Management

Does Consolidating Programs Pay Off?

Reorganizations are resource-intensive and require bold action and carefully crafted integration processes.

Management

Out in the Open

Public participation can make a difference in the cleanup of toxic nuclear sites.

Management

Recruitment Wars

Agencies are competing against each other for top talent. Use telework to give your agency an edge.

Management

IT Modernization

Managers get the why, now they must figure out how.

Management

Doing What Works

Agencies that monitor progress regularly show the biggest gains in efficiency.

Management

Cracking the Whip

Managers often lack the training to discipline bad actors on their staffs.

Management

Managing for Savings

Agencies have economized by as much as 30 percent in their budgets by implementing program management best practices.

Management

Metrics That Matter

Recommended changes to the performance management system should balance strategy with reality.

Management

Breaking Language Barriers

The National Security Education Program is filling a critical need for employees with foreign language skills.

Management

Beyond the Budget

Senior executives can inspire innovation, even under fiscal constraints.

Management

Diamonds in the Rough

By identifying and grooming top talent, managers can play an important role in encouraging the next generation of leaders.

Management

Maintaining Morale

Even if there's no government shutdown, agencies should focus on three things.

Management

Red Tape Reviews

Scrapping an old rule for each new one added could ease the regulatory burden.

Management

Allegations of judicial interference roil HUD office

Administrative law judges at the department claim office director picked which cases each judge should take.

Management

Moving Beyond Strategy

Execution of existing plans is the key to successful leadership.

Management

Collaborating in the Cloud

Software developers share resources online to speed systems to the warfighter.

Management

Publishing contracts online? Not so fast

Administration withdraws proposal that would have directed agencies to post copies of contracts online.

Management

Generation Rap

Tapping into generational preferences can help managers engage employees of all ages.

Management

Backing Up Whistleblowers

Protecting workers who speak out starts with agency leaders.