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In defense of IT dashboards
It is impossible to manage effectively without the metrics to benchmark and shape performance, writes Robert Otto.
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GSA's environmental 'moon shot'
GSA Administrator Martha Johnson has goals for environmental improvements that she compares to the Apollo space program for ambitiousness.
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2. Open Government Plans
It's your turn to tell us what's really going on! In the FCW Challenge, we're going to devote an entire issue of Federal Computer Week magazine to the "Six Big Questions for the Future of Gov. 2.0." Up for debate here: open government plans.
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3. Acquisition 2.0
It's your turn to tell us what's really going on! In the FCW Challenge, we're going to devote an entire issue of Federal Computer Week magazine to the "Six Big Questions for the Future of Gov. 2.0." Up for debate here: acquisition 2.0.
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Kundra, Chopra say most open-government plans need more work
After a first assessment of agencies' plans to increase openness, administration officials say most organizations have more work to do.
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House passes bill to upgrade DOD acquisition workforce
The bill seeks to reform the 80 percent of the Defense Department's acquisition system that 2009's reform didn't touch, some lawmakers say.
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Martha Johnson's statement on GSA's FY 2011 budget request
GSA is dedicated to stimulating the economy through job creation, reducing the Federal government’s carbon footprint and increasing energy security, and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and transparently.
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An innovative approach to mentoring the new contracting workforce
The FBI turns to FFRDC employees to work with its latest generation of contracting staff, writes blogger Steve Kelman.
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Senior Executive candidates worry about pay, work/family balance
A new survey reveals that the most likely Senior Executive Service candidates are reluctant to apply for SES positions because of concerns over compensation and the ability to maintain a healthy balance between home and work responsibilities.
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Bill would require green IT training for federal facility staff
Federal employees who operate and maintain federal facilities would get extra training to service energy-efficient buildings if a new bipartisan bill introduced April 22 becomes law.
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Health reform may cause agencies to beef up IT, report says
A market research firm reports on the IT implications of the health care reform law.
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VA weeds out poorly performing programs
Veterans Affairs CIO Roger Baker drew widespread attention when he suspended 45 underperforming IT projects under the Program Management Accountability System. Baker recently spoke with FCW about PMAS and other issues.
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GovLoop readers discuss the pains, perils of advocating for change
GovLoop's Andrew Krzmarzick reports on a recent online discussion about the pains and perils of advocating for change.
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Scientists at work under the volcano
The eruption of a volcano on Iceland has given NOAA scientists a chance to test an advanced computer model for predicting volcanic ash dispersion.
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Blog brief: Air marshals, gripes about the mail, and distracted driving
A roundup from the best of recent federal blog posts, plus a profile of GSA exec and blogger Edward O’Hare.
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We're from the private sector, and we're here to help
Obama's newly formed President's Management Advisory Board will offer tips to agencies to help them improve productivity, technology and customer service.
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Recommended reading: Bestsellers in government technology
Here are Amazon.com's most popular titles in the government subcategory of the Computers and Internet section's Business and Culture category, as of April 20.
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Politicians jockey for cybersecurity positioning
Security experts worry that complex questions about cyber defense and cyberattacks could be embroiled in political gamesmanship, writes Ben Bain.
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OFPP chief gets the message: Time to rebuild the acquisition workforce
OFPP Administrator Daniel Gordon spoke recently with Senior Editor Matthew Weigelt about his strategies for building a skilled, motivated acquisition workforce.
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