People
'Leading by example' and organizational performance
Steve Kelman spotlights new research that measures the impact of "walking the walk."
Digital Government
Following our preconceptions often leads us astray
Steve Kelman stresses the importance of keeping an open mind.
Acquisition
Some 'kind engineers' who have gravitated to government contracting
Steve Kelman checks in with another non-traditional IT contractor, and explores what attracted them to the market.
People
Gray rhinos in government
Steven Kelman discusses known-but-neglected risks on Washington Technology's Project 38 podcast.
People
'Psychological safety' and organizational performance
Steve Kelman stresses the benefits of creating space for questions and push-back.
Digital Government
An academic superstar urges us to get better at abandoning old beliefs
Steve Kelman recommends a new book -- and broader life lessons -- from Adam Grant.
People
Cultivating small talk when there's no office
Federal managers should look for ways to create the virtual water cooler environment.
People
A career fed does a stint at USDS
Steve Kelman checks in with procurement innovator and past Fed 100 winner Mark Junda on his latest chapter.
People
A contractor calls for hiring more techies in-house
Steve Kelman argues that Ad Hoc CEO Greg Gershman is onto something important.
People
We underestimate the value of complimenting others
Steve Kelman shares new research that suggests managers are too stingy with their praise.
Digital Government
Another perspective on 18F
Steve Kelman gets Alan Thomas' inside view on the "hoodies vs. suits" situation.
Digital Government
Two tech titans take on 18F and USDS
Steve Kelman hits a nerve regarding the civic tech crowd, and asks if the criticism is warranted.
Digital Government
Seeking more civility on Facebook
Steve Kelman discusses his pursuit of a more constructive social network.
Digital Government
Innovation among feds is alive and well
Steve Kelman shares some survey data on how career executives see innovation in their agencies.
Digital Government
Don't keep Trump off Twitter
Steve Kelman contends that free speech -- above and beyond the letter of the First Amendment -- should be supported to the fullest extent possible.
People
COVID, black swans and gray rhinos
Steven Kelman suggests we should spend more time planning for the known risks on the horizon.
Digital Government
Non-traditional small IT contractors: 'A well-established niche that is here to stay'
Steve Kelman check in with another startup firm finding its way into government IT.
Digital Government
Against online disinhibition
Steve Kelman (who has learned some new acronyms lately) argues that we need more civility in these challenging times.
Digital Government
Creating an infrastructure for procurement innovation at DHS
Steve Kelman checks in on the Department of Homeland Security's Procurement Innovation Lab, and finds valuable lessons for other agencies.
Digital Government