Digital Government

What makes hackathons work

Steve Kelman share recent research on how successful hackathon teams turn out functioning products.

Cybersecurity

Government-industry communication, the Soraya Correa way

Steve Kelman takes a look at the former DHS chief procurement officer's push for reverse industry days and other dialogue-drivers.

Cybersecurity

A tribute to Soraya Correa, DHS' procurement icon

Steve Kelman reflects on a 40-year career that brought real innovation to federal acquisition.

Digital Government

Public libraries and government innovation

Steve Kelman notes an example of government reinvention at the very local level.

Acquisition

What ever happened to innovation in government?

Steve Kelman wonders whether the federal IT community has lost its focus on truly transforming the way government functions.

Acquisition

Worries from a Democrat about the Biden administration and federal procurement

Steve Kelman is concerned that the push for more spending with small disadvantaged businesses will detract from the goal of getting the best deal for agencies and taxpayers.

Digital Government

What not to say

Steve Kelman approves of a strategy of avoiding judgmental words and phrases when delivering a critique or bad news.

Digital Government

Next time you want to curse out the media, remember this

Steve Kelman puts his occasional frustrations with stories on the federal government in perspective.

People

Is it time to go back to the office?

Steve Kelman considers the pros and cons of continuing maximum telework.

People

'Leading by example' and organizational performance

Steve Kelman spotlights new research that measures the impact of "walking the walk."

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.

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.