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...

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’s Government Business Council invites you to be among the first to see new research findings in a complimentary webinar: Making the Most of It: Reutilizing and Disposing Federal Personal Property Tuesday, December 6, 2011 2:00 PM EST How often does your agency throw something away before asking if another agency could use it? Has your agency bought something new without exploring cost-efficient alternatives? Accordi...

Government Executive’s Government Business Council invites you to be among the first to see new research findings in a complimentary webinar: Making the Most of It: Reutilizing and Disposing Federal Personal Property Tuesday, December 6, 2011 2:00 PM EST How often does your agency throw something away before asking if another agency could use it? Has your agency bought something new without exploring cost-efficient alternatives? Accordin...

Joining Forces: Interagency Collaboration and “Smart Power” Monday, December 5, 2011 2:00 PM EST A single approach to addressing U.S. foreign policy has become a thing of the past. Emerging threats in national security require a coordination of government forces in diplomacy, defense and development. How effectively are agencies working together to address an increasingly complex global environment? Join The Government Business Co...

Do you need help understanding your 2012 federal healthcare options? As a federal manager, searching for the right health insurance can be confusing, but there are tools and strategies available to help you in the process. Just days before the start of open season, join government healthcare expert Walton Francis, author of the annual "CHECKBOOK's Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees," as he explains the details of available insurance p...