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Failed $3B helicopter program shows dangers of poor planning
A program needs good planning from its earliest stages — and a good reason why it’s needed in the first place.
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Rising to the challenge of mapping health data
Brand Niemann offers inspiration and tips for analyzing and integrating the reams of health data available online.
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Off-track IT investments face do-or-die reviews
As part of the Obama administration's 25-point IT reform plan, agencies are critically evaluating underperforming projects to determine whether corrective action can save them.
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OPM helps NASA's aerospace workers find jobs
OPM wants agency recruitment efforts to extend to the 6,000 NASA workers who need to find a new job with the end of the 30-year space shuttle program.
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Fed 100: Honors well deserved
The Federal 100 awards gala is tonight, and the occasion is a great opportunity to pause and reflect on the value of federal employees.
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Feds motivated by more than just pay
It seems that pay is not the most important driver when it comes to federal employees’ performance, at least according to some of FCW’s vocal readers. Instead, feds are encouraged by strong managers and their commitment to public service.
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