Management

Continuous Unimprovement

Widespread gaps in federal building security show the need for continuous measurement and improvement.

Management

Farm Service Agency has new boss after dairyman's exit

Jonathan Coppess takes over three days after leader appointed in April quit, saying the job was not what he expected.

Management

Panel lightly trims Labor-HHS spending bill

House subcommittee shaves $52 million from President Obama's request.

Management

KBR shut out of logistics work in Afghanistan

Democratic senator says award decision could signal the Army is taking flaws in contractors’ past performance more seriously.

Management

Top NASA picks on a glide path toward their jobs

Nominee to lead the space agency says it needs to build on its investments in the International Space Station.

Management

Twittery Jitters

New social media sites raise age-old dangers of unauthorized software.

Management

Senate Appropriations Committee approves Agriculture funding

Bill includes $13 million for sustainable food systems in countries with chronic food shortages.

Management

Finding Flexibility

Why are the happiest workers in government so happy?

Management

America’s Got Talent

Integrated hiring systems make it easier to tap the best job candidates.

Management

Can You Hear Me Now?

Figuring out the best line of communication can ease a lot of friction.

Management

On to Transparency

Agencies already have the tools to take the next step toward data-driven decision-making.

Management

Managing Risk

The private sector failed to prevent the financial collapse. Can agencies do better?

Management

Last Line of Defense

President Obama’s legacy could depend on watchdogs’ success.

Management

The Right Stuff

Knowing what you want from contractors is more than half the battle.

Management

Open To Change

Shifting from proprietary software gives agencies latitude to customize IT systems.

Management

Key Standards

The barriers to reliable information sharing are numerous.

Management

Think Again

It’s time to give shared services another try.

Management

Nudging Concerns

Should government push people to make particular choices?

Management

Getting It Right

As agencies ramp up new initiatives, they must ask the critical contracting questions.

Management

Unlocking Ideas

Informed agencies use social media to brainstorm without exposing secrets.