Cybersecurity
How to get good media stories about government
Steve Kelman explains what agencies can learn from a TSA contest's coverage on the NBC Nightly News.
People
What 'Moneyball for Government' really means
Steve Kelman argues that there are two distinct flavors of this data-driven assessment -- and that their advocates don't talk nearly as much as they should.
Acquisition
What needs to be fixed in the FAR?
Steve Kelman spotlights two areas where real obstacles to effective IT contracting may exist -- and suggests solutions for each.
Acquisition
Government contests come of age
Steve Kelman looks at the amazing growth of agency "challenges" over the past decade, and the valuable lessons gleaned in a recent study.
Digital Government
Thoughts coming off the 4th of July
Steve Kelman reflects on global reaction to the United States' fundamental idea.
People
Hate 'the' VA, love 'my' VA
The perception gap between the big bad VA and many veterans' personal experiences reflects a broader trend in judging institutions vs. individuals.
People
This could be the start of something big
Steve Kelman discusses research that shows just how important early management choices can be.
Digital Government
Can social media make every civil servant an innovator?
Steve Kelman notes two examples where social media and big data are hinting at big wins for relatively little hassle.
Digital Government
2 1/2 cheers for GSA, Donald Trump and the Old Post Office
Steve Kelman reflects on what the development deal says about procurement and politics.
People
Media life and real life
Steve Kelman reports on some public servants who are unlikely to make the papers.
Digital Government
Benevolent government data mining, or Big Brother?
Steve Kelman suggests that fast-improving analytics can raise some interesting questions.
Digital Government
VA waiting lists and performance measurement
Steve Kelman argues that allegations about secret wait lists at the VA are a sign of performance management's power, not its problems.
People
Mixing business with a procurement law degree
Steve Kelman applauds a new program at GWU -- and offers some suggestions for improving it.
Acquisition
Developing a course on procurement management -- seeking advice!
Steve Kelman notes the severe lack of research on government procurement, and is looking for the gaps that most need to be filled.
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
Civil service needs stories of everyday heroes
Steve Kelman suggests there are plenty of feds going above and beyond -- we simply need to put them in the spotlight.
Digital Government
Another amazing crowdsourcing app shakes up the world
GiveDirectly employs a simple idea – giving money directly to poor people – and uses technology to facilitate the transaction.
People
Managing (and working) in a global context
Even the most insular federal employees should be mindful of other cultural norms, Steve Kelman argues. Here's a book to help.
Acquisition
How can we improve the use of past performance in contracting?
Steve Kelman responds to Jaime Gracia's comments on problems with the current system.
Digital Government