Cybersecurity
Does the intelligence community have a handle on its contractor workforce?
According to a GAO report, intelligence agencies lack an accurate picture of contractors costs and mission.
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'The critical link is giving people ownership'
Author Rod Pyle discusses what other agencies can learn from the culture and systems that have driven NASA's accomplishments.
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SEC trying out the business information officer
CIO Thomas Bayer brought the idea to government from his time at Capital One.
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Thornberry welcomes data, stresses human factor in acquisition reform
Texas Republican leading reform effort says Pentagon Undersecretary Frank Kendall’s office will need help to tackle the issue of acquisition workforce training.
Modernization
Managing the mobile workforce
As agencies log successes in enterprisewide initiatives, the familiar challenges of security and trust remain.
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Fixating on failure
Failing fast is the best way to get better -- in agile development and in life.
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Agencies want more guidance on digital strategy
IT and HR managers are reasonably happy with the progress their agencies have made but want senior leaders to play a more active role.
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How agencies can accelerate innovation
GSA's 18F and similar programs promise to jump-start innovation efforts at agencies, and here are five ways to ensure their success.
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Money, promiscuous partnering and 'intrapreneurs'
ACT-IAC workshop explores what's really required for innovation in the public sector.
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Looking for the next class of leaders
FCW is accepting nominations for the 2014 Rising Star awards, and we need your help identifying the IT professionals in government and industry who are poised to take charge.
Digital Government
Can social media make every civil servant an innovator?
Steve Kelman notes two examples where social media and big data are hinting at big wins for relatively little hassle.
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The myth of the telework gender gap
New data has destroyed the notion that teleworking is the nearly exclusive province of women with small children.
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IT near top of human capital woes
Federal chief human capital officers told a GAO forum that agencies could be missing cost savings by not coordinating on HR IT.
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House and Senate VA bills put senior execs on notice
Legislation is in motion to give the VA more authority to fire senior executives, but is that the best solution to the agency's woes?
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Code for America seeks new recruits
Now in its fifth year, a program that matches developers with government IT projects is looking for a new class.
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3 books to improve your work/life balance
The authors of three recent books offer their suggestions for feds who are struggling to maintain satisfying personal and professional lives.
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How to get the most out of mobility
Microsoft's Marco Manuello says being overly cautious on mobile is a good way to waste money.
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Media life and real life
Steve Kelman reports on some public servants who are unlikely to make the papers.
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