Statement of The Center for Organizational Excellence On Social Equity for All
August 18, 2020
The Center for Organizational Excellence, Inc. (COE) embraces and honors the value of equality within our democracy. We must contribute to the elimination of systemic racism, unconscious bias, and…
If I Were President…
April 26, 2019
*Click here to download the PDF of this article* “Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept…
What Federal HR Could Learn from Tennessee’s Reforms
January 10, 2019
I recently visited the state of Tennessee to review its award-winning human resources function and training program and the reforms state officials have made over a five-year period. I took a federal…
Stop Complaining About Federal Hiring and Fix it
November 12, 2018
It’s not an insurmountable problem. As I walk the halls of many agencies the two biggest complaints I hear are: “It takes too long to hire people” and “I can’t get top talent.” In fact, these…
A Novel Concept for Fiscal Reform
August 29, 2018
A Call for a National Summit Without fiscal reform, our demise may be certain. While I am not an economist (my expertise lies in organizational effectiveness), I know many factors contribute to…
Being a Federal Employee, Simplified
August 15, 2018
For years I have read articles, listened to the pundits and politicians, and overheard many water cooler conversations about the lack of performance and accountability in federal agencies, the poor…
How Agencies Should Prep for Artificial Intelligence
June 1, 2018
Here are the opportunities and requirements for success. Artificial intelligence refers to the ability of computers systems to perform tasks that normally require human intellect and judgment. Also…
Do Your Programs Still Fit?
May 9, 2018
Perhaps you should try them on for size.From Grace Commissions to the National Performance Reviews (NPR) to Presidents Management Agendas (PMAs) to the Government Performance Results Modernization…
How Sharing Could Accelerate Reform
April 24, 2018
Active best practice sharing across government makes things better, faster, and cheaper.You know the old adage, you learned how to share in kindergarten and this skill should carry you through life.…
Imagine the Possibilities of Real HR Reform
April 12, 2018
Most discussions about improving federal personnel management turn to civil service reform, employee engagement, performance management, FEVS scores, workforce planning, and strategic partnering.…
