Analytics/Evaluation
How Agencies Can Make the Most of Their Data
John Kamensky, Government Executive
Government likes to tackle challenges by designating new management chiefs: The latest to join the C-suite is the chief data officer.

Collaboration
Sustaining Collaborative Action
Paul Reville and Lynne Sacks, Stanford Social Innovation Review
As more cross-sector collaborations gain traction, we must understand what it takes to keep them running over the long term and ensure that progress continues despite changes in leadership.

Leadership
OPM Calls on Agencies to Implement Coaching Programs for Employees
Eric Katz, Government Executive
Coaches provide confidential format to assist in career development, OPM says.
Employee Engagement and Professional Development Top Management Agenda Progress Report
Erich Wagner, Government Executive
The Trump administration said it has been laying the groundwork for several priorities, including promoting employee engagement, reskilling workers and improving the federal hiring process.

Open Government
Think tank alums look to build tech expertise for Congress
Chase Gunter, Federal Computer Week
A new private-sector resource hub is hoping to reverse Congress’ declining institutional knowledge of technology issues.