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The Many Dimensions of Innovation in Government

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This is the fifth in a series of profiles of innovative leaders in government based on interviews for the book Paths to Making a Difference: Leading in Government by Paul R. Lawrence and Mark A. Abramson. The book highlights the management lessons of 24 political executives during their first two years in the Obama administration. Marc Andersen collaborated with them on this article.

Innovation is an important topic. All organizations want to do more of it, including the federal government. Like the proverbial elephant, everybody has a slightly different take on innovation and what it looks like. Keep reading →

 /  Published May 9, 2012 at 1:58 PM

Innovation In Government: Creating The ‘Every Day Counts’ Program

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This is the first in a series of profiles of innovative leaders in government based on interviews by the authors for their book Paths to Making a Difference: Leading in Government. The book highlights the management lessons of 24 political executives during their first two years in the Obama administration.

After being confirmed as Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration in July 2009, Victor Mendez quickly assessed the major challenges facing the agency. Keep reading →

 /  Published March 20, 2012 at 8:45 AM