Though some federal agencies have made progress in shared service adoption and at least nine federal shared service providers (FSSPs) have emerged across various lines of business, widespread concerns over the implications of shared services are slowing further implementation of the 2012 Federal IT Shared Services Strategy. With these concerns in mind, Accenture Federal Services and Government Business Council undertook an in-depth study to be...

As a federal employee, searching for the right health insurance can be confusing, but there are tools and strategies available to help. At the start of 2014 open season, join Tom Shoop, Vice President and Editor in Chief of Government Executive, in conversation with government healthcare expert Walt Francis, author of the annual CHECKBOOK's Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees, as he explains the details of available insurance plans, an...

The Human Capital Challenge February 7th, 2012 Even amid a growing debate about the size, scope, and price of the federal workforce, government agencies are working to quicken hiring processes, fill mission-critical jobs, and improve retention rates. These focused efforts demonstrate the importance of the government's human capital challenge, regardless of political climate. How are agencies handling hiring reform initiatives and attracting wo...

Achieving Efficiency in IT Acquisitions Thursday, January 19, 2012 2:00 PM EST As federal agencies continue to look for cost-savings in their IT functions, many still face major hurdles in the acquisition and implementation of new technologies. Recent reports generated by the GAO and CIO.gov’s Techstat toolkit are providing federal managers the metrics they need to measure the effect and success of IT projects. Join Government Executive...

Click here to register. Performance & Management: THE EFFICIENCY IMPERATIVE >> The final Excellence in Government conference of 2011 will explore how the need for efficiency is driving agencies' work in setting goals, measuring performance and achieving results. Attend to hear about the impact of the current environment on federal operations and learn about the road ahead. November 17, 2011 6:30 am - 2:00 pm Registration 7:15 am - 8:...

The next year will be pivotal in the United States' long campaign in Afghanistan, as we draw down forces and turn over vital security functions to Afghan authorities. One key to success is building modern Afghan army, air and police forces - a major undertaking that many would say is vital to our own national security and the future of the region. With a budget of more than $10 billion, Maj. Gen. Peter Fuller has been tasked with building, tra...

How are managers delivering on long-term performance objectives, while dealing with current demands for budget cuts and increased efficiency? Join Government Executive Editor at Large Tim Clark and National Academy of Public Administration President Dan Blair, as they explore how federal agencies are setting, measuring, and implementing their performance goals. Register Today.

Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Admiral Mike Mullen is the top military adviser to President Obama and Defense Secretary Robert Gates. Admiral Mullen is responsible for ensuring that our armed forces are fighting current wars as effectively as possible, and for safeguarding the long-term health of the United States military. Abroad, Admiral Mullen is fighting wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, while also keeping an eye on developments in China, Paki...

By appointing the government’s first Chief Performance Officer, President Obama signaled his intention to focus agencies’ work on setting goals, measuring performance and achieving results. Innovative practices aimed at promoting these objectives are emerging from the White House, the Office of Management and Budget and in major agencies as well. Learn from experts about the fast-developing art and science of delivering ever more e...

In tackling the administration’s open government initiative, the Department of Defense must walk a fine line to balance the imperatives of public transparency with the protection of national security. Have security concerns made transparency a greater challenge for DoD agencies? Moving forward, what resources do DoD agencies need to foster greater openness and collaboration? The Government Business Council (GBC), the research division of...