Ideas

Good luck, Department of Government Efficiency

COMMENTARY | It sounds like a federal agency, but its job is to get rid of them.

  • By Tom Shoop
Ideas

That Time the Federal Government Was Ruled By Czars

How a term for Russian oligarchs came to be applied to American government officials.

  • By Tom Shoop
Digital Government

What the Midterms Mean for Government

Setting a new course for the ship of state is harder than it looks. 

  • By Tom Shoop
Emerging Tech

The Day I Became Too Old for the Internet

Old man shakes fist at app.

  • By Tom Shoop
Digital Government

That Time Bill Clinton Declared ‘The Era of Big Government Is Over’

Spoiler alert: It wasn’t.

  • By Tom Shoop
Digital Government

Government Leadership at its Best: Meet the 2021 Teddy Award Winners

From introducing autonomous vehicles in the national parks to defending space, these leaders exemplify excellence.

  • By Tom Shoop
Digital Government

Government Hall of Fame Inductees To Be Unveiled Next Week

Honorees in the annual Theodore Roosevelt Government Leadership Awards will also be unveiled before a virtual gala in October.

  • By Tom Shoop
Digital Government

If There Ever Was a Time We Needed a Government Hall of Fame …

It’s now. Luckily, we have one. And nominations are open for this year’s class of inductees, along with the annual Teddy Awards for leadership achievement.

  • By Tom Shoop
Digital Government

Federal CIO Suzette Kent on Tools and Techniques for the New Way of Work

Federal agencies were modernizing their information technology systems and business processes at varying rates. Then came the pandemic.

  • By Tom Shoop
Digital Government

Help Pick This Year’s Government All-Star Team

Nominations are open for the second annual Theodore Roosevelt Government Leadership Awards.

  • By Tom Shoop
Digital Government

Now’s The Time To Share Your Bold Ideas and Stories

A chance to tell your colleagues across government about innovative approaches you’re implementing.

  • By Tom Shoop
Digital Government

Inaugural Inductees Into Government Hall of Fame Unveiled

From Clara Barton to the Apollo 11 crew, these exemplary individuals have made historic contributions to American government.

  • By Tom Shoop
Digital Government

First-Ever Winners of Theodore Roosevelt Government Leadership Awards Announced

Honorees are an all-star team of distinguished federal officials and industry partners.

  • By Tom Shoop
Digital Government

Nominations Open for New Government Leadership Awards

We'll be naming an all-star team of officials who have gone above and beyond to serve the American people.

  • By Tom Shoop
Modernization

To Improve Customer Experience, Start With Morale, Not Technology, Feds Say

Cultural factors, such as empowerment of staff, given greater weight than upgraded IT and bigger budgets.

  • By Tom Shoop
Digital Government

Doing Bold Work? Share Your Story

This is your chance to highlight the important work you’re doing, share your ideas with peers from other agencies and learn from their experiences.

  • By Tom Shoop
Digital Government

So, What Does a CIO Actually Do All Day?

Sits in lots of meetings, seeks to build consensus and handles the unexpected.

  • By Tom Shoop
Digital Government

Yes, There Will Be a Federal Spending Spree This Fall

Expect another end-of-fiscal-year surge, especially in IT contracting.

  • By Tom Shoop
Digital Government

Obama Calls for IT Procurement Reform

Purchasing changes must come after health care website is fixed, he says.

  • By Tom Shoop
Digital Government

Alleged Navy Yard Shooter Worked Under Major IT Contract

Aaron Alexis was employed by HP subcontractor on Navy Marine Corps Intranet program.

  • By Tom Shoop
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