The Public Manager

The Public Manager is a journal for public sector learning professionals to create Federal leadership that works: furthering knowledge, vision, professionalism, and best practices at all levels of government.

This Issue: Summer 2013

Forum

Collaborative Government Managers Succeed Where Others Fail
by John M. Pagulta

Employee Engagement

Communication Provides Foundation for Being a Best Place to Work
by Kathleen Skidmore-Williams

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	What Do Feds See in the Green Mirror? by Jennifer J. Bitting In years past, the main driving force for implementing sustainable practices was the desire to build a good reputation. Today, what tops the list is improving operational efficiency and lowering costs.
	Communication Provides Foundation for Being a Best Place to Work by Kathleen Skidmore-Williams At the U.S. Army Audit Agency, communication is vital to success and to reaching the next level of organizational performance and employee satisfaction. +Free
	Patent Office Honored as Best Place to Work by Danette R. Campbell The agency's dedication to the excellence of every employee helped it climb from 105th place in 2009 to fifth in 2012. Its premier telework program is leading the way in creating a flexible workplace.
	Managing Training and Development at the National Gallery of Art by K.M. Lowe A new learning management system increases the scope and accuracy of data sharing, and provides opportunities to develop employee training in new ways.
	You're Expected to Improve Your Organization's Performance. Now What? by Gene Bacher Examine the nature of the work of your organization, then craft an approach using existing frameworks without having to reinvent the wheel.

Forum: The Power of Collaboration

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Collaborative Government Managers Succeed Where Others Fail
by John M. Palguta

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Abraham Lincoln and the Art of Collaborative Leadership
by Russ Linden

Evolution of Collaboration Among Federal, State, and Local Agencies
by Nathan Myers

Collaboration Can Play a Lead Role in Development of Future Leaders
by Anne Teresa

Balancing Task With Relationship to Create Interagency Collaboration
by Peter Bonner

Labor-Management and the Political Paths of Collaboration
by Michael Filler

Driven by Your Mission and in Honor of Your Customer
by Jacquelyn Zimmermann

Collaboration Enables Operational and Cultural Change on a Shoestring
by Kriste Jordan Smith

Partnering for Performance at Departments of HUD and VA
by Mark Johnston and Susan Angell

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	PEOPLE // It's Not Easy Being a Federal Best Place to Work by Mark Doboga Managers can use data to hone in on improving employee satisfaction. Agency leaders also should celebrate successes to solicit employee support for continued efforts. +Free
	BUDGETS // What Would GS System Pay Reform Look Like? by Craig Pettibone The 21st century workforce consists of highly specialized knowledge workers who work for many different employers over the course of a career. A one-size pay system no longer fits all. +Free
	TECHNOLOGY // Changing Culture and Lives Through Communities of Practice by Colet Mitchell A group of federal employees tackles federal disability employment issues using a collaborative workspace. Group members collaborate and share effective practices to support Executive Order 13548.
	LEARNING // Generation Y Yearns for Challenging and Satisfying Government Work by Jeffrey Vargas A proper onboarding process geared toward Generation Y's needs can give federal agencies the upper hand.
	EDITORIAL PERSPECTIVE // Collaboration and Employee Satisfaction Drive Agencies By Paula Ketter
	COMMENTARY // A Blueprint for Change: Lessons in Educational Reform by Kathe Callahan and Leila Sadeghi A federally funded program designed to encourage and reward states to develop comprehensive educational reform altered federal involvement in education and faces unique implementation challenges.
	BOOK REVIEW // Statesmanship Takes Leadership and Governance to the Next Level Reviewed by Chuck Hollingsworth
	EXCHANGE // Changing Attitudes: Recognizing Abilities of People with Disabilities by Paula Ketter An Interview with Kathy Martinez
	VISIONARIES // Award-Winning Video Embraces Geothermal Energy in Nebraska +Free +Free

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