Government Executive’s Government Business Council invites you to be among the first to see new research findings in a complimentary webinar: Making the Most of It: Reutilizing and Disposing Federal Personal Property Tuesday, December 6, 2011 2:00 PM EST How often does your agency throw something away before asking if another agency could use it? Has your agency bought something new without exploring cost-efficient alternatives? Accordin...

Joining Forces: Interagency Collaboration and “Smart Power” Monday, December 5, 2011 2:00 PM EST A single approach to addressing U.S. foreign policy has become a thing of the past. Emerging threats in national security require a coordination of government forces in diplomacy, defense and development. How effectively are agencies working together to address an increasingly complex global environment? Join The Government Business Co...

Click here to register. Performance & Management: THE EFFICIENCY IMPERATIVE >> The final Excellence in Government conference of 2011 will explore how the need for efficiency is driving agencies' work in setting goals, measuring performance and achieving results. Attend to hear about the impact of the current environment on federal operations and learn about the road ahead. November 17, 2011 6:30 am - 2:00 pm Registration 7:15 am - 8:...

GovSecWest 2011 eBrochure GovSec West is the conference and expo helping you secure the homeland. Taking a comprehensive approach to securing our nation, it addresses the need for protecting critical infrastructure from domestic and international terrorism, preparing for and responding to natural and accidental disasters, as well as building, maintaining and integrating comprehensive security architecture to protect against cybercrime, cyberte...

Do you need help understanding your 2012 federal healthcare options? As a federal manager, searching for the right health insurance can be confusing, but there are tools and strategies available to help you in the process. Just days before the start of open season, join government healthcare expert Walton Francis, author of the annual "CHECKBOOK's Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees," as he explains the details of available insurance p...

Every federal manager, in every government agency, is worried about the current budget environment. And it seems that the work of Congress is creating more questions than answers. On November 8, join budget expert and "Fiscal Fitness" author STAN COLLENDER for a Government Executive Town Hall event, to get answers on the state of play on the Hill, the work of the Super Committee, and the effect of current negotiations on federal budgets. Space...

The next year will be pivotal in the United States' long campaign in Afghanistan, as we draw down forces and turn over vital security functions to Afghan authorities. One key to success is building modern Afghan army, air and police forces - a major undertaking that many would say is vital to our own national security and the future of the region. With a budget of more than $10 billion, Maj. Gen. Peter Fuller has been tasked with building, tra...

With the 2011 Federal Cloud Computing Strategy's directive to close 195 data centers by 2012, and a total of 800 by 2015, data center consolidation and the transition to the cloud are inseparable initiatives. As government managers search for expertise in this transition, a great deal of reliance has been placed on the private sector to aid in the move to the cloud. How can agencies maximize internal and external resources in order to consolid...

How are managers delivering on long-term performance objectives, while dealing with current demands for budget cuts and increased efficiency? Join Government Executive Editor at Large Tim Clark and National Academy of Public Administration President Dan Blair, as they explore how federal agencies are setting, measuring, and implementing their performance goals. Register Today.

As federal agencies continue to address the cloud first challenge, this National Intelligence Agency's successful implementation of a private cloud solution provides useful insights. In a climate of numerous technologies, providers, security concerns, and budget restrictions, how can an agency realize the benefits of the cloud while successfully navigating its challenges? Register now and find out.