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…
Tips to Help Non-Technology Auditors Manage Technology Audits in Government
December 29, 2018
This article is one of a 7-part series on "Technology Auditing Strategies" co-authored by Eric Stewart and Roberto Calderon. In today’s technology-heavy world, working “outside of your area or…
Using New Technology on Government Audits
December 27, 2018
This article is one of a 7-part series on "Technology Auditing Strategies" co-authored by Roberto Calderon, Lyn McGee, Eric Stewart and Dr. Paul Eder. It is almost 2019, with less than two weeks to…
Takeaways from the 2018 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey
November 4, 2018
This article was written by Andrew Wagner, Web & Video Editor of Government Matters on WJLA-TV. You may also view the original version of this article at govmatters.tv. The results…
COE Awarded Contract for VA’s Enterprise HR Systems Life Cycle Program Management Office(PMO) Support
September 27, 2018
The Center for Organizational Excellence, Inc. (COE) today announced a contract award in partnership with Summit Technologies, LLC to manage the development and sustainment of all enterprise-wide…
COE Awarded Contract for DOI, NPS, and W&I Functional Performance Review
September 6, 2018
The Center for Organizational Excellence, Inc (COE) announced today a contract award from the Department of Interior (DOI), National Park Service (NPS), Workforce and Inclusion (W&I) to conduct a…
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…
COE Awarded Contract for OPM GPRAMA Implementation
June 11, 2018
The Center for Organizational Excellence, Inc. (COE) announced today a contract award from the Small Business Association (SBA), Office of Performance Management (OPM) to provide support in the…
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…