Although he has yet to name a Department of Labor secretary, President-elect Obama pledged to spend up to $700 billion to create 2.5 million jobs to advance the next generation of green energy technology and infrastructure, provide job training and transition programs t... More »

Government , Learning Technologies

Economy , Jobs

Here's how to break free. Whenever the executive administration changes in Washington, D.C., other changes often follow. Many federal agencies get new leadership and take on new missions. Employees feel motivated to do things differently, and their managers turn to lear... More »

Government , Human Capital , Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Engagement

Book Review W. Astor Kirk, PhD, One Life: Three Professional Careers (Long Beach, California: Magic Valley Publishers, 2007) Managing in Turbulent Times ... More »

Government

Economy , Global Workforce Development , Jobs , North America , Skills Gap

Iby Martin Stewart-Weeks t is instructive in these unpredictable times to consider the answer to a simple question: Is government part of the solution or part of the problem? ... More »

Government

Change Management , Economy , Intermediate-level Content , Trends

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, DC, released its page-turner, Securing Cyberspace for the 44th Presidency, in December 2008. The report covers ... More »

Government

Change Management , Competencies , Economy , Intermediate-level Content , Skills Gap , Trends