People
One year to go, then the handoff
OMB says a true test of the President’s Management Agenda would be whether it carries over into the next administration
Digital Government
2008 Watch List: Power, servers, nets: Efficiency is in
Emerging technologies help agencies get a better grip on IT management and utilization
People
Lisagor: My crystal ball says...
If some of these predictions sound unlikely, it's not because my crystal ball exaggerates.
People
Welles: The age of speed
Master the use of timesaving devices so you have more time for life’s important moments.
Acquisition
Kelman: 3 secrets to productivity
What federal agencies can do to create workplaces in which employees are motivated and effective.
People
Schwartz: Focusing on searchability
When it comes to online searches, people are concerned with what they aren't finding.
Acquisition
Letter: Time to get real about brand name specs
A reader argues that it would be a mistake to prohibit the use of the "brand name or equal" provision in solicitations.
People
Report: Don't give up on pay-for-performance system
Many feds are still skeptical about pay for performance, but the idea remains a promising alternative to the General Schedule pay system.
People
EPA hopes to deliver better search results
The agency plans to ask industry experts for help in making information more accessible to the public.
People
Air Force seeks command and control system for cyber ops
The system would be designed to automatically detect an attack on Air Force networks and generate alerts and recommended responses.
People
House wants to fine-tune DHS research strategy
Proposed legislation would push the department's science and technology directorate to more clearly define the costs and requirements of near-term projects and to put more emphasis on long-term planning.
People
GAO: FAA needs to hit acquisition performance goals
The ramifications of missing budget and schedule targets will become more severe as the agency makes the transition to its Next Generation Air Transportation system, according to a recent report.
Digital Government