A 2011 gem that I'd like to share with you. The author of this article, Elliot Volkman, touches on different aspects of the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 movie and provides lessons anyone involved in government contracting can benefit from. It's also a good quick-read for those not involved in government contracting, so feel free to pass it along . | According to statistics from the Office of Personnel Management, 76,864 federal employees retired in 2010 and 82,837 in 2011. With tight budgets and a reduced workforce, how is the government handling its recruitment efforts? Are they doing as Tim McManus, vice president for education and outreach at the Partnership for Public Service, suggests—placing a priority on reaching out to college students and recent graduates to fill its vacant positions because a younger generation of recruits brings innovation, creativity, and new ways of thinking to the federal process? Find out. | Can you sell water to a whale? Do you have the gift of persuasion? While being persuasive works for all walks of life, it's an essential characteristic for those in contract management for a variety of reasons. If you aren't already a persuasive speaker, here are some tips to become one. |
