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Charting Clearer Pathways Into Public Service

Lynnie Martin

Young government leaders and former interns suggest ways managers can recruit, develop, and retain young talent in federal agencies without breaking the budget. Until recently, the Federal Career Intern Program (FCIP) was the largest federal program develo... More »

Confronting the High Risks of Government

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Ilyse Veron

Comptroller General of the united States Gene Dodaro provides lessons and insights on the Government Accountability Offices High-Risk List. Being at high risk can hardly be pleasant, but landing on the High-Risk List can be just the kind of joltor nudgegov... More »

Distasteful Duties: Maintaining Order and Discipline

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T. E. Winchell

Public-sector managers find addressing subordinates inappropriate conduct or poor performance to be among their most distasteful duties. They have a greater administrative burden than is typical of their private-sector counter-parts for two reasons: the public-secto... More »

Efficient Management: From Global Threats to Small Projects

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Craig Killough

Government budget cutbacks and increasing project complexity have boosted demand for project and program managers who can squeeze efficiencies out of public-sector undertakings. Federal, state, and local governments face budget challenges that make it esse... More »

Executive Stories to Change Your Mindset

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 Virginia Bianco-Mathis

Research uncovers senior executives career-changing moments. Their survivor stories surpass any classroom training. It is time for a quiz. What would you do if you encountered the following four challenging scenarios? A political appointee ... More »