Digital Government
What does sequestration really mean for DOD?
The super committee's failure to identify $1.2 trillion in budget cuts was expected to trigger a nightmare for DOD, but is it happening?
Acquisition
Collaboration needed now more than ever
Industry and government need each other if they're to manage the new world of budget tightening.
Digital Government
Feds angry at possible pay freeze extension
To say feds have had enough is an understatement, according to readers who chimed in on the proposed extended pay freeze.
People
How to leverage front-line managers as change agents
Focusing attention on activities that truly drive workforce productivity allows managers to spend more time doing the things that count, writes Adam Cole of the Corporate Executive Board.
Acquisition
Acquisition official: 'Don't chill the dialogue' with industry
Contracting officers have cover from acquisition policies and rules to open the lines of communication.
Digital Government
Federal Coach: How to handle the person who questions everything
Tom Fox answers a question from a reader regarding an agency's guidance and the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Tom is pleased that federal employees are interested in learning the details of the FAR and suggest to start with private meetings. Read what he suggests to do next.
Digital Government
Lacking oversight, agencies self-police their own aircraft safety standards
Agencies emphasize self-supervision at an aviation safety forum.
Digital Government
Tweet this: Some popular agencies have poor social media skills
A new dashboard ranks feds' engagement with Twitter followers and find that popularity doesn't always improve the dialogue.
Digital Government
TRICARE kicks off procurement for Defense/VA pharmacy system
Electronic system eventually will manage 190 million prescriptions a year for the two departments.
Acquisition
How common biases can mess with spending decisions
Three biases often make it difficult for leaders to reach a consensus, writes Decision Lens' Kevin Connor.
Modernization
How data center consolidation prep work has its own rewards
Inventory management efforts can help agencies save money in numerous ways, writes Christopher Stacy, a senior associate at Pace Harmon.
Modernization