Digital Government
18F lends the contracting community a hand
Steve Kelman points to GSA's CALC tool as an example of what smart collaboration can accomplish.
Acquisition
A plea: How can we get more resources and talent for post-award contract management?
Steve Kelman looks to start a conversation around the too-often-ignored task of managing government contracts.
People
To improve your personal productivity, pay attention to attention management
Steve Kelman suggests that managers need to start with their own overloads.
People
A New Year's resolution: Help yourself by helping others
Steve Kelman cites new research that offers yet another reason for managers to encourage a spirit of generosity.
People
The secret danger of strong leaders
Steve Kelman looks at research that warns leaders who feel too powerful can hinder good team performance.
Cybersecurity
Sober about cyber
Steve Kelman considers what the Sony hack means for agencies and critical infrastructure.
Acquisition
USAID and Ebola protective gear: Contests go mainstream
Steve Kelman suggests that we could be at a tipping point when it comes to embracing the benefits of contest-based acquisition.
People
Another depressing story about federal hiring
Steve Kelman finds a bright side, however, in the ability of individual managers to buck the trends.
Acquisition
'Paying for Results' at a tipping point?
Steve Kelman showcases a new report that shows just how widespread outcome-oriented contracting has become.
Digital Government
Brazil dispatch
Steve Kelman offers five observations from Latin America's biggest economy and democracy.
People
Corruption and causes for thanksgiving
Steve Kelman considers the costs of corruption in Mexico, China, and most developing countries -- and argues that Americans should keep their own government troubles in perspective.
People
Professional values and government outputs
Want to change your organization's culture? Steve Kelman suggests starting with the type of professions from which you hire.
People
An opening bid on 'acquisition of the future'
Steve Kelman has some advice for the movement to remake government procurement.
Digital Government
Remembering time behind the Berlin Wall
Before he became a procurement expert and management professor, Steve Kelman dabbled in Cold War intrigue. Twenty-five years after the fall of the wall, he recalls the experience.
Acquisition
It's the requirements, stupid...
Steve Kelman argues that the best place to improve federal procurements is at the beginning.
People
Are internships the secret weapon for hiring young talent into government?
Steve Kelman explains how the Pathways Programs offer agencies a fast track to hiring recent graduates.
People
Knowing when to stand your ground
New research suggests that strategies for making good decisions where the choices are complex may be very different from those where the clear answer involves courage.
People
Competition, performance and the proper degree of pressure
Steve Kelman suggests that Harvard's performance culture could offer lessons for federal agencies.
Acquisition
Contract management vs. contract lawyering
Steve Kelman notes that agency managers have options that may not be covered in the legal letter of an agreement.
Digital Government
Tel Aviv dispatch
Steve Kelman takes a break from acquisition and IT to report on his latest travels.
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