People

Bush orders overhaul of public alert system

The new system, under DHS' purview, should take full advantage of the latest communications technology, according to the executive order.

People

Telling stories is at the heart of KM

Knowledge captured in digital systems must still be taught, experts say

People

Expert: Knowledge lies in narrative

Organizations can improve their knowledge management programs by taking a more creative approach to eliciting information from experts, consultant says.

Digital Government

The Federal 100: A year like no other

Hurricane Katrina dominated this year’s Federal 100 Awards, in much the same way that it has dominated the headlines for the past six months.

People

Editorial: GSA’s novel experiment

The General Services Administration ought to get some credit for creativity and perhaps a few pointers on what to try next

Modernization

FlipSide

Ouch! Brain cramp!

Cybersecurity

Editorial: The dangers of secrecy

A representative democracy only works when the actions of individuals and the operations of institutions are transparent

Acquisition

Davis: Fed market must be open

Rep. Tom Davis will continue to oppose efforts to limit competition from vendors with overseas operations.

People

DOD, IG at odds over planning documents

The inspector general takes issue with DOD's assertion that Quadrennial Defense Review reports meet GPRA requirements.

People

Senate committee OKs national alert bill

The proposed legislation would also create a national tsunami warning system.

Acquisition

NASA preps SEWP procurement

SEWP IV, due to be awarded July 2006, will include set-aside contracts for service disabled veteran-owned small businesses.

Digital Government

Editorial: Generation gap

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Digital Government

5 keys to better leadership

Experts offer ways to move beyond mere management to be a positive force within your organization

Digital Government

Editorial: Winged migration

The recent appearance of avian flu in Eastern Europe is no cause for panic, but it provides a good impetus for better preparation.

People

GAO gives e-Rulemaking team an 'attaboy'

Federal officials in charge of the e-government initiative followed many best practices for managing projects.

Acquisition

Editorial: Choose Burton, choose soon

Robert Burton, associate administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, should be the new OFPP administrator. And the sooner it happens, the better it is for everyone.

People

Editorial: Procedures be damned

Most people would be hard-pressed to justify how one Federal Emergency Management Agency official responded to questions about the slow delivery of medicine to emergency shelters along the Gulf Coast.

Digital Government

Editor's Letter: A community in flux

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Digital Government

Editorial: What's the difference?

What difference will the GSA reorganization make?

Digital Government

Editorial: Lobbying for lobbyists

Perhaps lobbyists for IT companies can convice Congress to fund information sharing programs.