Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Once a conflict begins, a new set of options and trades emerge but the uncertainties, the pressure of constituencies, and resource constraints remain (even in a national level mobilization).
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Our Guide is a short and timely primer on how to manage in the federal government. This 24-page document includes six 'to dos' for government executives, a discussion on stakeholder groups, and eight essential tools for achieving your goals.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Cutting-edge government leaders are constantly seeking new and innovative ways to solve public problems. The challenge facing government managers is to find these new approaches.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
This Manager’s Guide is designed to provide a quick overview of issues agency managers need to address as they engage in the social media world.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Survey respondents clearly recognize that the job of senior executives today involves collaboration within their agency, their department, and the federal government, as well as with key external partners and stakeholders.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 included unprecedented provisions to disclose how more than $275 billion in grants, contracts, and loans were spent under the Act.
Monday, July 2, 2012
There are some fundamental and historic changes occurring in how organizations use data to improve performance.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
This report offers practical design advice to public managers and political leaders who are facing complex, dynamic public challenges involving multiple stakeholders on issues or problems where there is no clearly defined solution.
Friday, June 15, 2012
This report offers practical advice to public managers and political leaders who are addressing complex public challenges through multi-organizational networks.
Friday, June 8, 2012
Protests do not occur frequently, but when they do occur the costs are significant—and when sustained, they can impact the process for many subsequent contracts.

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