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OFPP's Gordon to leave government for the classroom
Dan Gordon, OFPP administrator, is stepping down and heading to George Washington University.
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NARA officials defend searchability of electronic archive
National Archives and Records Administration leaders rebut a complaint from the agency's inspector general that search capabilities are inadequate on the newly deployed electronic archive.
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GSA wants to take the telework reins
GSA's new telework policy could help other agencies loosen up and allow more remote work, says expert.
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Unshred a document, win $50K
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency wants to improve the way it reassembles shredded documents, and is offering a prize for an effective solution
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GSA begins major telework push
GSA signs new telework policy that aims to promote teamwork and guide federal supervisors in managing a mobile workforce.
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Pentagon official under investigation resigns
A DOD leader suspected of waste and mismanagement has stepped down
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Panetta names new DISA director
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta appoints former vice director to be the new director of the Defense Information Systems Agency.
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Federal CIO VanRoekel unveils plan to boost government innovation
Obama’s chief information officer highlights how "Shared First" and "Future First" initiatives will help cut waste and make the most of IT investments.
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GAO: OMB's definition of IT investments is too broad
The Office of Management and Budget should be more detailed in its guidance to federal agencies in identifying IT investments to avoid understated numbers, according to a watchdog report.
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NARA electronic archive has fundamental flaw in search, IG says
As the National Archives' electronic archives moves into operational mode this month, it's suffering from problems that could frustrate users, IG warns.
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More ELC observations from Steve Kelman
Steve Kelman offers thoughts from Williamsburg as ELC 2011 draws to a close.
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10 tips for social media success
A sample: Use your agency logo to convey that it's an official presence.
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Steve Jobs: Visionary, pioneer ... jerk?
The late founder of Apple was not universally revered.
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Your employees could be your best source of new ideas, managers advise
A panel at the Executive Leadership Conference agrees the workforce is a potential source of innovative thinking.
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When agencies say no to innovation
FCW readers say that federal agencies take a dim view at attempts to be innovative.
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Blogging from ELC: On PowerPoint, tight budgets and innovation
Steve Kelman offers some initial observations on the scene at the Executive Leadership Conference in Williamsburg, Va.
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Twitter: Is this 'river of information' too polluted to be useful?
Scott Klososky, the opening keynote at the Executive Leadership Conference, made some questionable statements about the value of social media.
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Union to supercommittee: Don't take it out on us
A coalition representing 4.6 million federal and postal workers and annuitants has sent a letter to the deficit reduction supercommittee urging the panel to reject proposals that would put further strains on the federal workforce.
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