Can Sincerity Be Learned?
The key lies in inculcating the value in the corporate culture, training, performance evaluation process, and bonus system. The post Can Sincerity Be Learned? appeared first on Training.
The restructuring of procurement operations across government
Rob Burton, partner, Crowell & Moring This week on Off the Shelf, Rob Burton, partner at Crowell & Moring LLP, provides his insights and analysis of the Revolutionary FAR…
When the FAR gets a revolutionary overhaul and the government shuts down, who’s reading the fine print?
Interview transcript: Eric White Let’s start from the FAR overhaul perspective. They were able to get that out right before the shutdown occurred. I wanted to see what…
Is it time to reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research Program?
Interview transcript Terry Gerton The SBIR program channels federal R&D funding to small businesses with high-risk, high-reward technologies, fueling innovation in areas like defense, health, and energy. Some…
Govini founder charged with 4 felonies
The founder and executive chairman of Govini, a provider of acquisition data and software to the government, has been arrested and charged with four felonies, including multiple counts…
The Army is racing to modernize its industrial base to stay ready for tomorrow’s fight
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton From printed circuit boards to drone assembly, the Army’s organic industrial base is evolving to meet future combat needs. Colonels Brett Ayvazian and…
The Pentagon wants faster weapons and it’s giving industry just 60 days to help make it happen
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton You, I’m sure, paid very close attention to Secretary Hegseth’s speech last Friday on the arsenals of democracy. What was your takeaway? Stephanie Kostro…
Shutdown brings reemergence of prompt payment penalties
A veteran-owned small business in the northwest part of the country is waiting for the government to pay them about $20 million in contract invoices. The company executive,…
Speed is central to DoD sweeping acquisition reform, but not a ‘mandate’
While delivering capabilities at speed is at the core of the Defense Department’s acquisition system shakeup, the department’s top acquisition official said the Pentagon is not “mandating speed.”…
When the New Boss Wants to Be an Agent of Change
Learning professionals can avert looming conflict and chaos by guiding the process of a new boss taking the reins of a department of function. The post When the…