Digital Government
A good sign from the new administration about USDS
Steve Kelman notes the strong indicators that the U.S. Digital Service -- and a commitment to digital government more broadly -- are now integral to the federal ecosystem.
Acquisition
Chicago launches a challenge to extend outdoor dining into winter
As COVID-19 continues to upend local economies, the Windy City is getting creative to support the restaurant sector.
Digital Government
A post-election message from government contractors to America
Steve Kelman calls for civic renewal -- and more of the moderate culture of bipartisan respect that the federal IT community often embodies.
Digital Government
A tribute to micro-innovations
Steve Kelman thinks more organizations should take a lesson from the Peak Academy's commitment to incremental change.
People
An extraordinary public servant, now a little the worse for wear
Steve Kelman checks in with longtime VA leader Ed Meagher, who was recently honored for a lifetime of citizen service.
Digital Government
Voting in Georgia: good news for democracy, bad news about govtech
The lines for early voting in Georgia are a sign of citizen engagement, Steve Kelman writes. But they're at least partly due to a new digital voting system.
People
Here we go again: 'diversity training' and government contractors
Steve Kelman takes issue with using the government's purchasing power to push unrelated political goals.
People
Cancel culture: Tales from the U.S. and China
Steve Kelman looks at how a tale of cancel culture in the U.S. was misunderstood in China.
Acquisition
Re-imagining the small-business mentor-protege model
Steve Kelman looks at the efforts of a non-traditional contractor to bring new firms into the fold.
Digital Government
Civic tech intern discovers that human-centered design is happening at the IRS
Steve Kelman checks in on the Coding it Forward initiative.
Digital Government
Feeling proud and teary-eyed about the right to vote
How Steve Kelman's reflections on voting struck a chord in his network.
Digital Government
Points of Light: A nice story for a tough time
At a time when more social responsibility is needed, Steve Kelman notes, a 30-year-old presidential initiative is still delivering.
Digital Government
COVID: We need to talk about social responsibility
Individualism is a big part of American culture, Steve Kelman notes. But it's not the only part, and leaders must encourage others.
People
What our COVID response says about public management
Testing is all well and good, Steve Kelman notes, but true follow-through is the hard part.
Digital Government
Guest blog by Thomas J. Main: 'All men are created equal'
A longtime friend of Steve Kelman's has some thoughts about our founding principles.
People
Collaboration inside government during the COVID crisis
Steve Kelman reports on New Zealand's all-hands approach to contain the coronavirus.
People
Civic tech internship programs wins Harvard innovation challenge
Steve Kelman notes the latest accomplishment for the federally focused Coding it Forward initiative.
Acquisition
VA embraces procurement challenges at scale
Steve Kelman applauds the Department of Veterans Affairs' ambitious attempt to move beyond one-off prize-based contests to combat veteran suicides more effectively.
People
Where did the ideas for shutdowns and social distancing come from?
Steve Kelman offers another story about hero civil servants (and a good president).
Digital Government