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Fisher searches for the optimal organization
New transformation director brings Silicon Valley innovation to DOD’s bureaucracy.
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Former CIO Hobbs to coach federal executives
As a coach for the Council for Excellence in Government's Leadership Fellows Program, Ira Hobbs will guide participants through a yearlong personal and professional development curriculum.
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Lisagor: Avoiding management malaise
Negative emotions can drag down any organization that lacks good leadership.
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Post committee votes online within two days, resolution states
The move would give the public a comprehensive view of legislators' voting record, sponsors say.
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The battle for spectrum
Growing demand and a finite supply of radio frequencies could force confrontation — and compromise — between the U.S. government and competing global interests.
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Paul Hsu named SBA associate administrator
He will direct programs that include the 8(a) Business Development program and HUBZone Empowerment Contracting.
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Proliferating watch lists leave CIOs baffled
They want more specifics on why projects are on the lists and how to move them off.
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Performance systems experience growing pains
U.S. and Canadian government execs identify similar problems with pay for performance.
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Councils propose ethics rule for contractors
Rule would require contract employees to conform to federal ethics standards.
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Intercepts
Walter Reed wounded warriors A-76’d?; Three-headed dog of hell and Dan Quayle; AHLTA AWOL at Walter Reed?; Big bucks for AHLTA PR.
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Welles: Looking for a good fight
Conflict at work can be surprisingly productive if managers are open about rules of engagement.
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Kelman: The need for a new way
Inspectors general should abandon destructive practices and encourage managed risk-taking.
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Radio astronomy and aeronautical telemetry don’t mix
Competition for limited spectrum pits radio astronomers against the FAA and airline industry.
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