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The Sammies Series: Q&A with MITRE and finalist David Gray
10/14/2020For decades, American aviation relied on ground-based radar systems to track aircraft in the sky. On Jan. 1, 2020, more than 100,000 commercial and general…
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Inspiring stories from this year's Service to America Medal awards
10/08/2020In a new twist on our annual Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals awards, or “Sammies,” the program went virtual.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci and other exceptional doctors discuss public service
10/07/2020At a virtual afternoon panel Monday afternoon, Dr. Anthony Fauci related a lesson he learned in the 1980s about how to discuss scientific findings on health with a U.S. president. Fauci was headed to the White House to…
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Three tips to work through turbulent times
10/06/2020Federal employees will soon review the performance plans they wrote almost a year ago. It is a safe bet that almost none of those plans…
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How three EIG teams helped government prepare for natural disasters
10/02/2020Wildfires, hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters create havoc in communities, particularly if localities are not ready to respond—a concern three teams of senior federal…
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Six recommendations to consider when creating new public-private partnerships
09/23/2020Photo above: Panelists from the public-private partnerships discussion on July 30. Clockwise starting at top left: Jenn Gustetic, Jim Thompson, Deborah Scher, Todd Rubin. The…
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Why internal customer experience helps agencies deliver on their mission
09/21/2020Strong internal customer experience enables government employees to be successful. A bold statement? Not really. Let’s break it down. You might think the customer experience…
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Stories of Service: How the CDC protects health care workers who are treating coronavirus patients
09/14/2020Every day, health care workers in this country use personal protective equipment to stay safe while treating patients. However, it can be difficult, even in…
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Building state-federal partnerships in California during COVID-19
09/11/2020Intergovernmental collaboration has helped California respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. One notable success story is a new task force called California Federal Partners for COVID-19,…
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Bringing the Partnership to the West Coast
09/10/2020Since 2001, the Partnership for Public Service has transformed the way government works by delivering leadership development programs, increasing employee engagement and helping agencies recruit top talent into the federal workforce. But…