People
The CIO puzzle: 'It's not that simple'
In a year that has seen more departures and shuffles of chief information officers in government, a recent survey provides a glimpse into the mind of the CIO.
People
Avoiding the Senior Executive Service
While Congress takes potshots at pay and bonuses, top government executives say the SES is being decimated by morale problems and a reluctance of talented managers to join their ranks.
People
Who is Shaun Donovan?
Meet the housing expert, cross-government policy leader, and trained architect who is President Barack Obama's pick to take over OMB.
Acquisition
FAR Part 1: 'If it's not prohibited, it's allowed'
Steve Kelman reflects on what could be the most important sentence in the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
People
Obama taps IRS vet for OMB controller post
Arthur Mader is currently senior vice president for strategy and organization at Booz Allen.
People
Rethinking (again) the role of CIO
Eighteen years after the Clinger-Cohen Act created the position, experts discuss how the job of agencies' top IT executives has changed.
People
OMB seeks more money to tackle IT effectiveness
Budget Director Sylvia Burwell identified three management issues that need to be fixed to help IT procurement.
People
Better Government Competition seeks agency tech ideas
Massachusetts non-profit is offering a $10,000 prize for innovative programs or promising ideas.
Cybersecurity
Involving the C-suite in risk management
Leaders throughout the organization need to join forces to more systematically and proactively address security threats
People
Optimistic for 2014
Alan Balutis outlines his reasons for optimism when it comes to federal IT.
People
Political leaders take on ideology and special interests -- in Mexico
Steve Kelman laments the lack of action north of the border.
People
Balutis: A few predictions for 2014
IT will be a hot legislative topic this year, says Alan Balutis.
People
DOD targets $1B in high-level staff cuts
Reorganization will move business systems oversight to CIO's office.
Acquisition
Swedes debate procurement, competition and public services
Steve Kelman looks at what another nation's policies can teach us about public management.
People
Obama announces 'aggressive' management agenda
White House plans to leverage Cabinet, OMB director and innovation fellows for smarter government management.
People
Data center initiative to become part of PortfolioStat
The ongoing effort to find and shut down unneeded data centers has shown some early success, but its status is about to change.
People
How to assemble your leadership team
Book Excerpt: The IBM Center for the Business of Government's "Getting It Done: A Guide for Government Executives," updated and republished for 2013, provides a map for newly-appointed agency leaders.
People
Innovation fellows program to expand
Strategic sourcing, better sharing of best practices also discussed by Management Advisory Board.
People
Executive Handbook
Lessons in leadership from the experts. Find out how to shape policy, to learn from success, to get the most from a mentor and other key leadership skills.
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