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Fixating on failure
Failing fast is the best way to get better -- in agile development and in life.
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Agencies want more guidance on digital strategy
IT and HR managers are reasonably happy with the progress their agencies have made but want senior leaders to play a more active role.
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How agencies can accelerate innovation
GSA's 18F and similar programs promise to jump-start innovation efforts at agencies, and here are five ways to ensure their success.
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Money, promiscuous partnering and 'intrapreneurs'
ACT-IAC workshop explores what's really required for innovation in the public sector.
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May leads NIST, Sandia explores scanning
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
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New CIO at Commerce an old government hand
Steve Cooper, who was the first CIO at Homeland Security, is taking over for Simon Szykman at Commerce.
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Looking for the next class of leaders
FCW is accepting nominations for the 2014 Rising Star awards, and we need your help identifying the IT professionals in government and industry who are poised to take charge.
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Donovan talks up management in OMB confirmation hearing
Senators tell nominee that Sylvia Burwell will be a tough act to follow as director.
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VA is acquiring new scheduling IT, says CIO
An acquisition is in the works to replace VA’s troubled scheduling software with a commercial system.
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The myth of the telework gender gap
New data has destroyed the notion that teleworking is the nearly exclusive province of women with small children.
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IT near top of human capital woes
Federal chief human capital officers told a GAO forum that agencies could be missing cost savings by not coordinating on HR IT.
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House and Senate VA bills put senior execs on notice
Legislation is in motion to give the VA more authority to fire senior executives, but is that the best solution to the agency's woes?
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The CIO puzzle: 'It's not that simple'
In a year that has seen more departures and shuffles of chief information officers in government, a recent survey provides a glimpse into the mind of the CIO.
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Code for America seeks new recruits
Now in its fifth year, a program that matches developers with government IT projects is looking for a new class.
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McClure: 'Definitely, I'm not done yet'
Jokes and praise abound at the goodbye bash for GSA exec.
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3 books to improve your work/life balance
The authors of three recent books offer their suggestions for feds who are struggling to maintain satisfying personal and professional lives.
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How to get the most out of mobility
Microsoft's Marco Manuello says being overly cautious on mobile is a good way to waste money.
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Media life and real life
Steve Kelman reports on some public servants who are unlikely to make the papers.
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Takai taking it slow on next move
Former DOD CIO suggests another government job is unlikely.
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