Carter's nomination gets mostly warm reception
President Obama's nomination of Ashton Carter as secretary of Defense has received positive reviews but his confirmation hearing might be rocky, and the road ahead will have plenty of challenges.
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Engility CEO makes the case for transparency
As the market undergoes several fundamental shifts, Engility CEO Anthony Smeraglinolo describes the need for budget transparency and partnership as keys to success for both government and industry.
Contractor 'community' shines at 2014 GovCon awards
The concept of community was front and center at the 2014 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards as large and small businesses delivered messages of cooperation and collaboration.
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Women technologists: Don't ask for permission
Women leaders are still the minority in the world technology, but their success lies in embracing technical roles, ignoring stereotypes and promoting one another.
Devastated BD operations open opportunity for new business
As business development shops were gutted across the marketplace, Eric Adolphe saw an opportunity for an online market that melds dating site features with security as a way to connect freelance consultants and potential employers.
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Do you know how to leverage your star power?
How becoming a highly skilled -- and visible -- expert can drive growth for your company and your career.
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How many social media networks does a small business need?
Large and medium-sized businesses use a plethora of social media platforms to reach customers, partners and potential employees, but for small business and their limited resources, LinkedIn might be their best single choice, according to marketing guru Mark Amtower.
My father's greatest lesson
My father's recent death brought home a great lesson he had been teaching me his entire life, and it is one that in these challenging times, we can all benefit from.
Beyster outlines what went wrong with SAIC's employee-ownership model
Robert Beyster, founder of SAIC, has updated his book, the SAIC Solution, and explores what went wrong at the end of his 34-year leadership run, and how he should have saved the company's employee-ownership model.
The tarring of John Koskinen
John Koskinen, the hero of the Y2K threat, is now the commissioner of the IRS and is being grilled for alleged actions under his predecessor. The worst of our current political climate is on display.
Booz accuses Deloitte of illegally recruiting employees
Booz Allen Hamilton is claiming that Deloitte Consulting used stolen information to try to hire a team of employees and to target their customers.
Obama's former national security advisor offers lesson on risk, Snowden and the hunt for Bin Laden
Former National Security Advisor Tom Donilon offers insights from his years working in the Obama White House, including the capture of Osama Bin Laden, the fallout from Edward Snowden and how you need to consider opportunities along with risk.
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Good leaders don't forget about community
Companies succeed, fail or muddle along as a team of people, not as a resource pool waiting for wisdom from the top. How do you lead your organization?
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Contractors have more than one pipeline to worry about
Leidos executive Rob Zitz makes the case about why it's important for companies to worry as much about the talent pipeline as they do the business pipeline.
Recent layoffs part of CSC transformation effort
CSC undergoes another round of layoffs as the company continues its push to transform its business model and pursue more opportunities in high-end tech services.
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Jack London on how to reverse our character crisis
CACI's Executive Chairman Jack London explores the growing crisis of character in the United States and offers three principles for reversing the trend.
PSC embraces tech as markets converge
The Professional Services Council has formed a new technology policy council to focus on the implications of the growing convergence of technology and services.
Ray Oleson remembered for success, kindness, leadership
Salient Federal Chairman Ray Oleson died early this week at 69. He leaves a legacy of success, and is remembered as a leader who never wanted to be the center of attention and built a culture of partnership and collaboration at his companies.
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How snow days make the argument for IT reform
This winter's spat of snow days and related office closures make a strong argument that IT reforms can play a critical role in giving agencies the ability to keep employees working, no matter what the forecast.
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