Digital Government
Code for America, civic tech and DOD
Defense Department digital experts were invited to speak at the recent CfA Summit, and some attendees took offense. Steve Kelman argues that civic tech should embrace such debates.
Digital Government
A new government digital services playbook
Steve Kelman applauds another effort to share knowledge across the contractor community.
Digital Government
China's new challenges to the U.S.
In technology, politics, economics and ideology, the U.S.-China tensions are growing.
Digital Government
How Harvard is helping government do digital better
Steve Kelman reports on the results of a project-based Kennedy School course on public-sector innovation.
Digital Government
USDS in action
Steve Kelman digs into the actual mechanics of a U.S. Digital Service team's partnership with a particular agency.
Acquisition
Striking a blow for agile with DOD weapons systems
If the Defense Department truly embraces agile, Steve Kelman argues, it would be a critical and much-needed tipping point for government innovation.
Digital Government
When the U.S. is a tech laggard
While the United States dominates many areas of IT, Steve Kelman notes that the hotspots for certain sectors are clearly clustered elsewhere.
Digital Government
Just in time for tax season: An IRS example of (online) government at its worst
An experience with online forms drives one of government's most ardent advocates to complain.
Acquisition
Meet the contracting folks who are encouraging new IT vendors
Steve Kelman shares some innovations that can be applied by contracting officers across government.
People
Students recruiting students into federal tech
Steve Kelman checks in with the Coding it Forward fellowship program.
People
Teaching digital government at Harvard today
Steve Kelman sits down with his colleague David Eaves to discuss, among other things, the differences between "digital" and "IT."
Digital Government
Non-traditional IT contractors unite to watch each other's backs
Steve Kelman writes that the nascent Digital Services Coalition could change industry collaboration -- if its members can preserve the culture of trust.
Digital Government
As others see us -- a few surprises
A recent dinner with civil servants from Asia delivered some interesting insights, Steve Kelman writes.
Digital Government
How to have a good debate at your next meeting
Steve Kelman notes that the whole point of meetings is to have substantive discussions. He shares some suggestions for making sure that happens.
Digital Government
More proof that government innovation can come from anywhere
Steve Kelman reports on a creative solution that could save lives in crowded emergency situations.
Digital Government
When government gets it right
Steve Kelman reports on an encounter with exceptional service, and considers what agencies need to deliver such an experience.
Digital Government
Good enough for government work?
Steve Kelman seeks to reclaim the original meaning of the now-disparaging catchphrase.
Digital Government
Fight waste and fraud with tech
Nick Sinai and Steve Kelman contend that a great way to "drain the swamp" is to fix the Do Not Pay shared service that was created to combat fraudulent and improper payments.
Acquisition
'Reinventing government,' 25 years later
In 1993, the government began shifting its focus to performance, but the question remains: Has the procurement system improved?
Acquisition
Another new face of government IT contractors
Steve Kelman talks with the CEO of a public benefit corporation focused on federal work.
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