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Successive presidents, including president Trump, have made it policy to improve the service citizens get from the federal government. But with all of the reductions in the federal workforce going on, my next guest says threaten service. American University professor emeritus Bob Tobias joins me now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Successive presidents, including president Trump, have made it policy to improve the service citizens get from the federal government. But with all of the reductions in the federal workforce going on, my next guest says threaten service. American University professor emeritus Bob Tobias joins me now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Trump administration wants to make the government more efficient. It even established something called the Department of Government Efficiency. But that executive order for everyone to return to the office my next guest says that could work against efficiency. Retired public administration professor Bob Tobias has more to say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Trump administration wants to make the government more efficient. It even established something called the Department of Government Efficiency. But that executive order for everyone to return to the office my next guest says that could work against efficiency. Retired public administration professor Bob Tobias has more to say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Even a shrunken government would need to collect taxes to carry out functions it has left. My next guest says that fact seems to be lost on those rascals from the Department of Government Efficiency. The IRS is a case in point. Retired public administration professor Bob Tobias joins me now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Even a shrunken government would need to collect taxes to carry out functions it has left. My next guest says that fact seems to be lost on those rascals from the Department of Government Efficiency. The IRS is a case in point. Retired public administration professor Bob Tobias joins me now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity has caused an unusual question. At least in the mind of my next guest. Could a president take over large federal contract awards in contravention of acquisition rules and regulations and get away with it? Federal administration professor Bob Tobias joins me now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity has caused an unusual question. At least in the mind of my next guest. Could a president take over large federal contract awards in contravention of acquisition rules and regulations and get away with it? Federal administration professor Bob Tobias joins me now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thinking ahead planning for what might happen. Now it has a fancy name. Strategic foresight. A group of people who do strategic foresight has formed an alliance to urge the government to form a strategic foresight agency. My next guest says this might not be a bad idea. Former leadership processor and federal union president Bob Tobias joins me now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thinking ahead planning for what might happen. Now it has a fancy name. Strategic foresight. A group of people who do strategic foresight has formed an alliance to urge the government to form a strategic foresight agency. My next guest says this might not be a bad idea. Former leadership processor and federal union president Bob Tobias joins me now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Federal agencies have gotten better at hiring specialized talent in recent years. Special hiring authorities have helped, those and intern programs. To really get the most benefit from hires, though, requires making sure they're placed in the right jobs. My next says agencies don't always do such a great job on that count. Long-time federal management observer Bob Tobias joins me now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Federal agencies have gotten better at hiring specialized talent in recent years. Special hiring authorities have helped, those and intern programs. To really get the most benefit from hires, though, requires making sure they're placed in the right jobs. My next says agencies don't always do such a great job on that count. Long-time federal management observer Bob Tobias joins me now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Too many federal executives think issuance of a memo changing a workplace policy will change the workplace. Policy memos or statements are wish lists unless there's an implementation plan and follow-through. Management professor and former union president Bob Tobias joins me with his perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Too many federal executives think issuance of a memo changing a workplace policy will change the workplace. Policy memos or statements are wish lists unless there's an implementation plan and follow-through. Management professor and former union president Bob Tobias joins me with his perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It sounds simple, but it's taken a while to get to the realization. For an agency to be effective, it needs the right amount of people and resources. The most recent example is the success the IRS has been seeing. As reported by Federal News Network, the agency recently announced it had collected $1 billion in overdue tax revenue, after launching a crackdown on millionaires not paying what they owe. Will it be enough evidence though to secure the IRS with the proper funding it needs going forward? For more on this, Federal News Network executive producer Eric White spoke to Bob Tobias, former professor in the Key Executive Leadership program at American University and a former federal union president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It sounds simple, but it's taken a while to get to the realization. For an agency to be effective, it needs the right amount of people and resources. The most recent example is the success the IRS has been seeing. As reported by Federal News Network, the agency recently announced it had collected $1 billion in overdue tax revenue, after launching a crackdown on millionaires not paying what they owe. Will it be enough evidence though to secure the IRS with the proper funding it needs going forward? For more on this, Federal News Network executive producer Eric White spoke to Bob Tobias, former professor in the Key Executive Leadership program at American University and a former federal union president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Agencies need multiyear funding to get big modernization projects done. Otherwise it is piecemeal, depending on the year-to-year whims of Congress. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin's guest says late appropriations every year cause agencies to resort to the fix-what-we-can-now approach. He's former management professor and union president Bob Tobias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Agencies need multiyear funding to get big modernization projects done. Otherwise it is piecemeal, depending on the year-to-year whims of Congress. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin's guest says late appropriations every year cause agencies to resort to the fix-what-we-can-now approach. He's former management professor and union president Bob Tobias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The annual list of best places to work in the federal government is out, looked over, digested. We know the agencies, but what goes on inside that makes for the best, and less-than-best places? To find out, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talked with long-time federal management observer, union president, and professor Bob Tobias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The annual list of best places to work in the federal government is out, looked over, digested. We know the agencies, but what goes on inside that makes for the best, and less-than-best places? To find out, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talked with long-time federal management observer, union president, and professor Bob Tobias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How many times have your heard the term, entrepreneurial government? Or that government functionaries should act like entrepreneurs. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin's guest wonders what that even means? He's long-time federal union president and leadership professor Bob Tobias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How many times have your heard the term, entrepreneurial government? Or that government functionaries should act like entrepreneurs. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin's guest wonders what that even means? He's long-time federal union president and leadership professor Bob Tobias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Accountability, performance measurement, and the interplay between political appointees can get complicated. One way to improve agency performance, is to make sure people each have specific goals they are expected to meet. to go a little deeper, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with long-time federal management professor Bob Tobias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Accountability, performance measurement, and the interplay between political appointees can get complicated. One way to improve agency performance, is to make sure people each have specific goals they are expected to meet. to go a little deeper, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with long-time federal management professor Bob Tobias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Labor-Management Forums in federal agencies come and go, over and over again, depending on which party holds the White House. Now they have returned, but only in the third year of the Biden administration. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with someone about that: former management processor and union president Bob Tobias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Labor-Management Forums in federal agencies come and go, over and over again, depending on which party holds the White House. Now they have returned, but only in the third year of the Biden administration. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with someone about that: former management processor and union president Bob Tobias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's one thing to be controlled at work. Everyone has dealt with controlling bosses and co-workers. It's another thing to be in control of your work and your life. One thing can make the difference. For what it is, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with longtime federal management professor Bob Tobias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's one thing to be controlled at work. Everyone has dealt with controlling bosses and co-workers. It's another thing to be in control of your work and your life. One thing can make the difference. For what it is, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with longtime federal management professor Bob Tobias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The IRS has taken several big steps recently on the personnel front. It has brought in people to help improve taxpayer service. And just the other day commissioner, Danny Werfel said he would reorganize management to emphasize service, compliance, technology and operations. But to discuss one missing element, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talked with long-time leadership professor Bob Tobias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The IRS has taken several big steps recently on the personnel front. It has brought in people to help improve taxpayer service. And just the other day commissioner, Danny Werfel said he would reorganize management to emphasize service, compliance, technology and operations. But to discuss one missing element, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talked with long-time leadership professor Bob Tobias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
To be a good leader, you've got to know your people. But what about knowing yourself? Emotional intelligence is more important than ever in connecting with a diverse and changing workforce. So should it be considered when picking the leaders of tomorrow? That's the stance of Bob Tobias, retired professor from American University's Key Executive Leadership program. He tells Federal News Network's Eric White, just how vital emotional intelligence is for succeeding as a leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
To be a good leader, you've got to know your people. But what about knowing yourself? Emotional intelligence is more important than ever in connecting with a diverse and changing workforce. So should it be considered when picking the leaders of tomorrow? That's the stance of Bob Tobias, retired professor from American University's Key Executive Leadership program. He tells Federal News Network's Eric White, just how vital emotional intelligence is for succeeding as a leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
One of the best things a politically appointed agency head can do, but too often he or she does not, is what this guest will address. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with Bob Tobias, professor of good government and long-time labor-management observer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
One of the best things a politically appointed agency head can do, but too often he or she does not, is what this guest will address. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with Bob Tobias, professor of good government and long-time labor-management observer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The drive for economy and efficiency in government operations never ceases, especially when operational budgets don't grow like entitlements or grants budgets. So its up to leadership to foster a culture of ever-better productivity. Most don't to such a great job. Says who? Federal Drive Host Tom Temin's guest Bob Tobias, a long-time federal leadership professor, coach, and general smart guy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The drive for economy and efficiency in government operations never ceases, especially when operational budgets don't grow like entitlements or grants budgets. So its up to leadership to foster a culture of ever-better productivity. Most don't to such a great job. Says who? Federal Drive Host Tom Temin's guest Bob Tobias, a long-time federal leadership professor, coach, and general smart guy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With everyone seeming to come to the office on random days, some federal managers have instituted "community days," designated days when everyone is required to come in. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with someone who thinks "community days" could do more harm than good: Long-time federal labor relations guru Bob Tobias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
With everyone seeming to come to the office on random days, some federal managers have instituted "community days," designated days when everyone is required to come in. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with someone who thinks "community days" could do more harm than good: Long-time federal labor relations guru Bob Tobias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When the nearly endless debates over the debt ceiling were raging on, the United States didn't look very businesslike to the rest of the world. Internally, though, you never stop hearing that federal agencies should operate more like a business. This is both true and not true, according to my next guest. The Federal Drive got commentary from American University professor Bob Tobias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
When the nearly endless debates over the debt ceiling were raging on, the United States didn't look very businesslike to the rest of the world. Internally, though, you never stop hearing that federal agencies should operate more like a business. This is both true and not true, according to my next guest. The Federal Drive got commentary from American University professor Bob Tobias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It may not be likely to become law, but a new bill to reform federal civil service shows how deeply some members of congress feel about the issue. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) just introduced a bill that would turn all federal employees, not just senior executives, into employees at-will. For one reaction, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke to Bob Tobias, a Professor of Management at American University in Washington, D.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It may not be likely to become law, but a new bill to reform federal civil service shows how deeply some members of congress feel about the issue. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) just introduced a bill that would turn all federal employees, not just senior executives, into employees at-will. For one reaction, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke to Bob Tobias, a Professor of Management at American University in Washington, D.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Guidance from the White House a couple of weeks ago seeks to get more federal employees back to their offices. It's a big data-gathering exercise. To find out the pros and cons, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with Bob Tobias, a Professor in the Key Executive Leadership program at American University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guidance from the White House a couple of weeks ago seeks to get more federal employees back to their offices. It's a big data-gathering exercise. To find out the pros and cons, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with Bob Tobias, a Professor in the Key Executive Leadership program at American University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Office of Personnel Management still has a lot of rebuilding to do. Federal Drive host Tom Temin's guest in this interview, points out that OPM went eight years without a confirmed director. The Trump administration tried to roll its functions into the White House and GSA. American University professor Bob Tobias puts the recent OPM testimony into context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Office of Personnel Management still has a lot of rebuilding to do. Federal Drive host Tom Temin's guest in this interview, points out that OPM went eight years without a confirmed director. The Trump administration tried to roll its functions into the White House and GSA. American University professor Bob Tobias puts the recent OPM testimony into context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The White House recently appointed Loren DeJong Schulman as Associate Director for Performance and Personnel Management at the Office of Management and Budget. Federal Drive host Tom Temin talked with Bob Tobias, who had a couple of ideas for what Ms. Schulman should set as her personal goals. Tobias is a professor in the Key Executive Leadership Program at American University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The White House recently appointed Loren DeJong Schulman as Associate Director for Performance and Personnel Management at the Office of Management and Budget. Federal Drive host Tom Temin talked with Bob Tobias, who had a couple of ideas for what Ms. Schulman should set as her personal goals. Tobias is a professor in the Key Executive Leadership Program at American University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A very old congressional procedure known as the Holman Rule has popped up lately. It allows a House member to amend an appropriations bill so eliminate a specific program or defund the salaries of those working on it. In the 19th century it was designed to rein in patronage. My next guess says it makes no sense any more. To discuss, the Federal Drive was joined by Bob Tobias, a professor in the Key Executive Leadership Program at American University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A very old congressional procedure known as the Holman Rule has popped up lately. It allows a House member to amend an appropriations bill so eliminate a specific program or defund the salaries of those working on it. In the 19th century it was designed to rein in patronage. My next guess says it makes no sense any more. To discuss, the Federal Drive was joined by Bob Tobias, a professor in the Key Executive Leadership Program at American University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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