During my government career, I was a part of many project teams. Even though few career government employees are overtly vocal about their political beliefs, I knew that there were liberals, conservatives, and moderates on our teams, and that they had different value systems and beliefs that could be a barrier to teamwork. I thought … Continue reading 5.2 Efficiency and Government

My friend Colonel Thom likes the phrase “passive irresponsibility”. I like that too as a way of explaining our federal government’s frequent failures. No one really means for the health care web site not to work, for VA construction projects to go far over budget, or for Veterans to have to wait and wait and … Continue reading 5.1 The 4th Branch of Government

Most of us accept the idea that we are each a unique person. It is not just extremely unlikely that you will come face to face with someone who is exactly you; it is, from all available evidence, impossible. Considering how many of us there have been and are, that is pretty amazing. If life … Continue reading 5 Government