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Leadership Matters

Friday, January 15th, 2010 - 16:30

Falling Behind on Appointments

Thursday, September 24th, 2009 - 19:31
According to the Washington Post’s Al Kamen, “President Obama's personnel operation, which got off to a record-breaking start early this year in filling top administration jobs, has stalled a bit in recent months. In fact, it's well behind the pace set by the Bush administration in 2001 for the top 500 or so administration jobs -- and time is quickly running out to close the gap.”

Lessons Learned: Past Political Appointees

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 - 15:14
If you had a high level job, what advice would you leave for your successor?

Six Practical Steps to Improve Contracting

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 - 13:57
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Rethinking How to Improve Contracting Contracting issues will be on the front burner of the Obama administration, and the stakes are large. The Administration has already committed to greater transparency, stronger ethics, more competition, and rethinking the roles of contractors and government employees.

Staffing Progress in the Obama Administration

Friday, March 13th, 2009 - 15:51
Media reports seem to be focusing on the consequences of a sluggish appointment process.  Just this morning, the Washington Post highlighted another potential appointee withdrawing his name for consideration.  And a couple days ago,

Appointee Gridlock

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009 - 15:44
The Washington Post’s Al Kamen notes in “Jobs, Jobs Everywhere, But . .

Preparing Presidential Appointees to Lead

Monday, December 15th, 2008 - 13:05
The Obama transition teams are completing their “parachute” visits to agencies to find out what is the lay of the land.  This is largely policy-focused.  Reports are generally favorable about how the outgoing team is being helpful.  

Transition Ideas: Human Capital

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008 - 9:01

Government Reform: Senator McCain

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 - 17:36
The Republican Convention is underway and while there are many caught up in the hoopla and breathing a sigh of relief over how New Orleans received only a glancing blow from Hurricane Gustav, the question of how Senator John McCain would govern is being explored.
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