Management
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One of the big stories of the week — and possibly of the year — are the developments with the National Security Personnel System. NSPS, of course, is the Defense Department’s pay-for-performance system — it…
August 31, 2009 -
We all know how difficult it can be to hire people. The America Competes Act gave National Institutes of Technology the authority to hire certain people with specific skills and expertise for specific tasks. But…
August 28, 2009 -
DorobekInsider: What are the most annoying buzz words? We all remember synergy — pulling desperate organizations together so that the sum was more then then added parts… and we all remember how well that worked.…
August 28, 2009 -
Coast Guard wants to set up separate network to use social media sites. CIO Council looking at cybersecurity implications of these tools.
August 28, 2009 -
Today is Power IT Down Day — the second annual event that hopes to get all of us to turn our PCs and laptops off overnight when all they do is soak up power for…
August 27, 2009 -
Earmarks in fiscal 2010 spending bills are down by about 30 percent as compared to this year. A preliminary analysis of the bills was conducted by the group Citizens Against Government Waste. David Williams is…
August 27, 2009 -
As you may know, I love books… and I love reading… so I love seeing what other people are reading. Along those lines, I’m always fascinated what other people are reading. I read all sorts…
August 26, 2009 -
As the economy struggles to recover, the Commerce Department is trying to do its part to make sure minority-owned businesses play a key role in that process. David Hinson is the director of the Minority…
August 26, 2009 -
President Obama has chosen Ben Bernanke for another term to lead the Federal Reserve. The move comes as Congress considers setting up a new agency to regulate
August 26, 2009 -
I mentioned over the weekend that the Kansas City Star had confirmed that Sen. Kit Bond (R-MO) has the hold on Martha Johnson’s nomination to be the administrator of the General Services Administration. Federal News…
August 25, 2009 -
Does the government need leadership? Or better management? And where should the focus be? I write a monthly column in AFCEA’s Signal magazine. My column in the August issue is headlined: Trite But True: It…
August 24, 2009 -
You can actually thank Thomas Edison for suggesting the idea for the Naval Research Laboratory, located on the banks of the Potomac in southwest DC. The NRL has been instrumental in the development of radar, sonar, nuclear subs, early satellite technology, and even lightweight body armor to protect against IEDs. The NRL is also involved in pure scientific research that won\'t find practical application until well into the future.
August 24, 2009 -
When a soldier goes to war, who will care for his or her four-legged friend? A non-profit group in Indiana - Guardian Angels for Soldier\'s Pet -- will find foster homes for the pets of servicemembers deployed, training, or experiencing hardship. Its founder learned of pets being left at shelters and rescue groups during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The pet stays in foster care until the safe return of the servicemember.
August 24, 2009 -
Late last week, we told you about two scathing reports from the Department of Veterans Affairs inspector general’s office. And they are still the buzz around town. You can download PDF of the two reports…
August 24, 2009 -
One of the key Obama administration posts still vacant is the role of GSA administrator. Of course, Martha Johnson was nominated in April, and she made it through the Senate committee in June, but her…
August 23, 2009