The White House is encouraging contracting officials to take advantage of existing procurement flexibilities and find innovative ways to achieve acquisition missions. Innovative procurement doesn’t just hinge on IT buys, though that is a major driver of the effort. Policymakers are encouraging contract and program officials to push boundaries, take risks, and engage in a […]
Read MoreTrust as Essential for Engagement According to the 2010 Deloitte Ethics & Workplace Survey, 48% of employees cite loss of trust in the organization as a driving factor in the decision to look for a new job. In a recent Federal News Radio survey, 90% of respondents answered “yes” to the question, “Does the government […]
Read MoreOne of the most difficult project management issues to diagnose is project misalignment, which occurs when the goals of one working group do not match those of another or when an organization pursues an endeavor that is inconsistent with its core competencies. For that reason, sometimes a misaligned IT project is like having a billion-dollar […]
Read MoreWith a playground as big as the universe, there is no question that NASA has some of the most complex projects in the Federal workspace. And with complex projects comes increased risk, which is why NASA has been making greater strides each year in improving its project planning. In a new report, published April 15, […]
Read MoreReducing budgets and increasing efficiency is standard fodder these days in all discussions about Federal Government operations. Whether discussions focus on government civilian pay and pay systems, retirement contributions, veterans’ benefits, redundant and overlapping programs, or Federal real estate, the need to improve return on investment and reduce spending is a pervasive theme. For more […]
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