-
![How organization design limits government innovation, part 2 [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GettyImages-642690648.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
How organization design limits government innovation, part 2 [Commentary]
With the Office of American Innovation, the White House has illuminated that public-sector innovation and growth is essential for the United States’ status as a global and economic leader. Still, the process toward actual innovation is more complex than this initiative makes it seem.
-
How organization design limits government innovation, part 1 [Commentary]
By leveraging organization redesign, government agencies can discover more efficient ways to meet both the needs of the present and the vision for the future.
-
![In the Pentagon’s AT&L reorg, beware the Valley of Death [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GettyImages-638105364.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
In the Pentagon’s AT&L reorg, beware the Valley of Death [Commentary]
There is at least one potential pitfall to this reorganization plan. Welcome to the Valley of Death.
-
![Improved adaptability key for DoD [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AUSA_ellenlord03.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
Improved adaptability key for DoD [Commentary]
The DoD unquestionably establishes robust and comprehensive PM frameworks. However, with increasing competition and accelerating disruptions from new technology, market shifts, and social change, it is essential for organizations worldwide to perpetually adapt — and the DoD is no different.
-
![What does true government transformation look like? [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GettyImages-660328504.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
What does true government transformation look like? [Commentary]
I am a strong proponent of M-17-22 and its intent, yet I fear that it may go the way of many other transformational initiatives
-
![12 ways to defend the nation against cyberattack [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/snagfilms-a.akamaihd.netsoldier-cyber-e2cfd02d2f66fa1bacb1b8c12b6c5d9f1141db95-1.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
12 ways to defend the nation against cyberattack [Commentary]
Addressing the requirements of the cyber executive order demands serious attention since all aspects of our national interest are now in the cross hairs of criminals and terrorists intent on doing serious damage.
-
Commentary: VA’s controversial dog research wastes money, space that could be used for patient care
The work shows the agency’s misplaced priorities, writes the author, a longtime VA employee.
-
![Cyber Moonshot: Taking a proactive approach to cybersecurity [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/8474691008_2237f600f4_o.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
Cyber Moonshot: Taking a proactive approach to cybersecurity [Commentary]
With concerted leadership, sustained investment, and clear incentives that spark action, we can achieve the Cyber Moonshot.
-
![Federal leadership is needed to close the cyber talent gap [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/0124ZBE15358.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
Federal leadership is needed to close the cyber talent gap [Commentary]
Given our reliance on all things cyber, this is a national problem, and it demands a national solution that only the federal government can drive.
-
![3 ways to make the most of your subcontract [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/635760974575319514-fed-financial-adviserjpg.jpg?w=1024)
3 ways to make the most of your subcontract [Commentary]
Many small businesses (including my own) have fruitful experiences teaming up as a subcontractor. Here are three ways to help subcontractors receive their share of a winning bid and put themselves on the path to more work.
-
How organization design limits government innovation, part 2 [Commentary]
With the Office of American Innovation, the White House has illuminated that public-sector innovation and growth is essential for the United States’ status as a global and economic leader. Still, the process toward actual innovation is more complex than this initiative makes it seem.
-
How organization design limits government innovation, part 1 [Commentary]
By leveraging organization redesign, government agencies can discover more efficient ways to meet both the needs of the present and the vision for the future.
-
In the Pentagon’s AT&L reorg, beware the Valley of Death [Commentary]
There is at least one potential pitfall to this reorganization plan. Welcome to the Valley of Death.
-
Improved adaptability key for DoD [Commentary]
The DoD unquestionably establishes robust and comprehensive PM frameworks. However, with increasing competition and accelerating disruptions from new technology, market shifts, and social change, it is essential for organizations worldwide to perpetually adapt — and the DoD is no different.
-
What does true government transformation look like? [Commentary]
I am a strong proponent of M-17-22 and its intent, yet I fear that it may go the way of many other transformational initiatives
-
12 ways to defend the nation against cyberattack [Commentary]
Addressing the requirements of the cyber executive order demands serious attention since all aspects of our national interest are now in the cross hairs of criminals and terrorists intent on doing serious damage.
-
Commentary: VA’s controversial dog research wastes money, space that could be used for patient care
The work shows the agency’s misplaced priorities, writes the author, a longtime VA employee.
-
Cyber Moonshot: Taking a proactive approach to cybersecurity [Commentary]
With concerted leadership, sustained investment, and clear incentives that spark action, we can achieve the Cyber Moonshot.
-
Federal leadership is needed to close the cyber talent gap [Commentary]
Given our reliance on all things cyber, this is a national problem, and it demands a national solution that only the federal government can drive.
-
3 ways to make the most of your subcontract [Commentary]
Many small businesses (including my own) have fruitful experiences teaming up as a subcontractor. Here are three ways to help subcontractors receive their share of a winning bid and put themselves on the path to more work.
-
How organization design limits government innovation, part 2 [Commentary]
With the Office of American Innovation, the White House has illuminated that public-sector innovation and growth is essential for the United States’ status as a global and economic leader. Still, the process toward actual innovation is more complex than this initiative makes it seem.
-
How organization design limits government innovation, part 1 [Commentary]
By leveraging organization redesign, government agencies can discover more efficient ways to meet both the needs of the present and the vision for the future.
-
In the Pentagon’s AT&L reorg, beware the Valley of Death [Commentary]
There is at least one potential pitfall to this reorganization plan. Welcome to the Valley of Death.
-
Improved adaptability key for DoD [Commentary]
The DoD unquestionably establishes robust and comprehensive PM frameworks. However, with increasing competition and accelerating disruptions from new technology, market shifts, and social change, it is essential for organizations worldwide to perpetually adapt — and the DoD is no different.
-
What does true government transformation look like? [Commentary]
I am a strong proponent of M-17-22 and its intent, yet I fear that it may go the way of many other transformational initiatives
-
12 ways to defend the nation against cyberattack [Commentary]
Addressing the requirements of the cyber executive order demands serious attention since all aspects of our national interest are now in the cross hairs of criminals and terrorists intent on doing serious damage.
-
Commentary: VA’s controversial dog research wastes money, space that could be used for patient care
The work shows the agency’s misplaced priorities, writes the author, a longtime VA employee.
-
Cyber Moonshot: Taking a proactive approach to cybersecurity [Commentary]
With concerted leadership, sustained investment, and clear incentives that spark action, we can achieve the Cyber Moonshot.
-
Federal leadership is needed to close the cyber talent gap [Commentary]
Given our reliance on all things cyber, this is a national problem, and it demands a national solution that only the federal government can drive.
-
3 ways to make the most of your subcontract [Commentary]
Many small businesses (including my own) have fruitful experiences teaming up as a subcontractor. Here are three ways to help subcontractors receive their share of a winning bid and put themselves on the path to more work.
