People
New technologies for knowledge sharing
Steve Kelman looks at the potential -- and limitations -- of the "social intranet."
Digital Government
Tech startups with Chinese characteristics
Steve Kelman travels to China, and finds a different twist on incubators and innovation.
Digital Government
'The best leaders allow themselves to be persuaded'
Steve Kelman notes that a critical leadership trait is far harder than it sounds.
Digital Government
What’s happening in agile
Steve Kelman checks in with a CIO who champions "continuous delivery" about what it means for government software development.
Acquisition
Me and Donald Trump
Steve Kelman believes a 2014 note from Donald Trump points to the potential for an outbreak of civility on the part of the Republican frontrunner.
People
Don't hesitate to ask for advice!
Steve Kelman spotlights new research that shows why seeking colleagues' help makes everyone involved look better.
Acquisition
Is past performance working better than we thought?
Steve Kelman notes that just the threat of low marks may be incentive enough.
Acquisition
The big shift: When civil servants move to the other side
Steve Kelman looks at what happens when long-time civil servants transition from government to industry.
Acquisition
Talking with a procurement icon about post-award contract management
Steve Kelman gets Deidre Lee's take on the challenges agencies face.
People
Talk about an easy way to improve your organization’s performance!
Steve Kelman details a recent experiment "whose results should be of interest to every federal manager."
Digital Government
A very different U.S.-China discussion
Steve Kelman reflects on his latest meeting with Chinese college students -- after a year-long hiatus, and in decidedly different times.
Digital Government
The performance measures that managers hate
For metric-based management, Steve Kelman argues, it's important that the measures not be specified from on high.
Acquisition
Post-award contract management: Trying to figure out what is happening on the ground
Steve Kelman applauds ASI Government for sharing valuable knowledge -- and notes that there are still plenty of other questions to answer.
Digital Government
18F lends the contracting community a hand
Steve Kelman points to GSA's CALC tool as an example of what smart collaboration can accomplish.
Acquisition
A plea: How can we get more resources and talent for post-award contract management?
Steve Kelman looks to start a conversation around the too-often-ignored task of managing government contracts.
People
To improve your personal productivity, pay attention to attention management
Steve Kelman suggests that managers need to start with their own overloads.
People
A New Year's resolution: Help yourself by helping others
Steve Kelman cites new research that offers yet another reason for managers to encourage a spirit of generosity.
People
The secret danger of strong leaders
Steve Kelman looks at research that warns leaders who feel too powerful can hinder good team performance.
Cybersecurity
Sober about cyber
Steve Kelman considers what the Sony hack means for agencies and critical infrastructure.
Acquisition