President Obama’s “Delivering Efficient, Effective and Accountable Government” mandate aims to reduce duplicative programs and systems, improve customer service, eliminate improper payments, close the IT gap, and increase accountability and transparency. As agencies work to deliver on this renewed mission, they’re increasingly turning to technologies like CRM (customer relationship management) software to streamline pro...

In the drive to draw better performance from a diminished resource base, few agencies have more at stake than the Department of Defense. There, chief performance and management officials know that the efficiencies they achieve augment prospects for resourcing the men and women who put their lives at stake in defense of our freedoms.Join us on March 28 to explore how the Defense Department is approaching its mandates from OMB and Congress, iden...

Cut-back management. Doing more with less. More mission for the money. Whichever buzz words you prefer, they all point to the same idea — that there is a new reality for managers in the federal government. Agencies are being asked to scale down, trim expenses, and find efficiencies without clear guidance on how to resource vital missions and continue improving program performance. FEDERAL MANAGERS HAVE A LOT ON THEIR MINDS. How can I sca...

Attacks against government networks are on the rise, but security breaches are no longer limited to servers and networks. Throughout government, cyber policies are taking effect from the macro-level to the user level and everywhere in between. Agencies are placing a renewed focus on continuous monitoring, working to streamline security testing and accreditation processes and putting new limits on desktop computers – whether by banning ex...

New technologies are giving the federal workforce tools to be more mobile, efficient, and collaborative. But managing in this new environment isn’t as easy as downloading an app. Federal managers need to understand how to leverage cloud-based systems to maintain communication channels, measure progress, and assign projects to an increasing number of employees who aren’t working in a traditional manner. Join Government Executive...

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...

NEXT STEPS FOR SECURITY REFORM Tuesday, December 13, 2011 • 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. National Press Club • Ballroom (13th Floor)529 14th Street, NW • Washington, DC 20037 Metro Stop: Metro Center Although the Intelligence Community has improved some of its administrative functions, its procurement and security processes remain riddled with inefficiencies. As a result, work, money, and even jobs are being squandered by both intelligen...

The Cybersecurity Workforce: Preparing Agencies for Advancing ThreatsTuesday, December 13, 2011 2:00 PM EST The federal government needs thousands of additional cybersecurity specialists to secure American networks, by some estimates. How is your agency contributing? Amidst dwindling resources, agencies are bracing for increasingly complex, constantly evolving cyber threats. But a human capital crisis is emerging. Federal agencies have started...

Government Executive Media Group and the SANS Institute invite you to attend the complimentary event: CYBER SECURITY: A GLOBAL EFFORT Thursday, December 8, 2011 • 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Ronald Reagan Building • The Rotunda8th Floor (North Tower)1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Washington, DC As cyber threats globalize and resources tighten, collaborative solutions are critical. Since 2007, when it was the victim of the first full-fle...