Human Capital Councils Help Drive Change

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Bill Trahant

As his administration settles into the executive branch, President Obama faces the largest number of challenges of any new president in recent memory. Building a strong, skills-based federal workforce is key to addressing these ... More »

Climb That Mountain or Chill in the Barcalounger?

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Douglas Merrill

When I was studying for a PhD at Princeton, my advisor would edit my papers before we submitted them to conferences. At first, my drafts were often returned covered with so much red ink that I could barely make out what was written underneath. I'd slog through all the c... More »

Having Their Backs: Improving Managers’ Skills in Developing Others

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Preston Brown

Developing others is a leadership competency of increasing importance; however, many managers don't really know where to start. The first step in developing others is to put in place an employee development framework that encompasses processes, resources, and a culture ... More »

Bridging the Skills Gap: Part II

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Pat Galagan

Part I of this series (Winter 2009/2010) defined a skills gap as a significant fissure between an organizations current capabilities and the skills it needs to achieve its mission and goals. Part II examines skills gaps facing t... More »

Executive Coaching: Leadership Development in the Federal Government

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Richard Koonce

The federal government is suffering from a serious leadership deficit, and that deficit has only grown in recent years given the challenges facing the United States. Thats the major headline to emerge from a recent report publis... More »