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July 2005
The July issue addresses the impact of the BRAC 2005 recommendations on the economies of individual states. We also look at the value of enterprise architecture (EA); H.R. 2067, the

June 2005
The June issue provides information on the value of integrating human issues into business process management (BPM). Other articles address using contractor past performance information (PPI) in source selection, the benefits of looking at the negative responses in the 2004 Federal Human Capital Survey, and how to make the IT build versus buy decision.

May 2005
The May issue offers highlights of the DoD’s National Security Personnel System (NSPS). In other stories, we look at ongoing concerns about share in savings contracting, bringing structure to unstructured data, and preparation for the next round of base closures.

April 2005
In the April issue, we discuss themes and variations among agencies' Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) scores. Also, we look at a Conference Board report on human capital metrics and their relevance to public sector HR leaders, managing structured and unstructured data, and and small business set-aside regulations, guidelines and definitions.

March 2005
In this issue, we analyze the latest OMB Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) trends. Also, we look at the GAO's response to DHS' final human capital system, program versus project management and how they intersect, and the movement of procurement outsourcing from the private sector to the public sector.

February 2005
In the February issue, we analyze trends in DOD use of GSA multiple award schedules and the reasons why growth in their use is limited. We also address program management coaching initiatives, using tracking and measuring to drive success in recruiting programs, and types, benefits and drawbacks of IT cost chargeback.

January 2005
In this issue, we address the timely issue of how senior managers can best launch a new administration, or reinvigorate an existing one. We also offer insights on OMB's search for results from e-gov initiatives, an update on share-in-savings, and effective ongoing recruiting programs.

December 2004
This issue features an article summarizing our current research on the impact of the A-76 outsourcing initiative on government HR organizations. We also have insights on Acquisition Spend Analysis, When Critical Path is not so critical, and the implications of President Bush's reelection.

November 2004
This month we focus on the aging government workforce and strategies for hiring more recent college graduates. We also have insights on the Offshoring of Government Dollars, our ongoing Consultant series, and Performance Based Contracting.

October 2004
This month we focus on Requirements Management, one of the major pitfalls for promising projects. We also have insights on the Catch-22 of the Clinger-Cohen Act, Which Consultant to Hire , and the A-76 Call to Action for HR.

September 2004
This issue features the detailed findings from Pivotal's ongoing study on the challenges and obstacles that government HR directors face in responding to mission flux—unexpected and unplanned-for mandates that add to or shift their agency's mission. We also have Insights on The Expected Continuing Resolutions, When to Hire a Consultant , and Shared Benefits Contracting.

July 2004
This issue features the initial findings from Pivotal's ongoing study on the challenges and obstacles that government HR directors face in responding to mission flux - unexpected and unplanned-for mandates that add to or shift their agency's mission. We also have Insights on the Acquisition System Improvement Act (ASIA), questions to ask before hiring a contractor, and 7 habits of highly successful projects.

June 2004
The June newsletter features on PART - the Program Assessment Rating Tool that is becoming an important part of the Federal budget process. We also have Insights on acquisition stability and the government's role in ensuring contractor profitability, questions you should ask before starting a SEI CMMI evaluation, and three important pitfalls to avoid when using earned value management (EVM).

April 2004
For our inaugural issue, we are focusing the role and importance strategic management to today’s government. There is also related analysis on current trends in other Pivotal Domain areas such as Human Resources and Acquisition Management. We have organized our newsletter to examine the interrelationship of various technologies, processes, and providers that must work together in public sector strategic management. If you want to delve more on this topic, we invite you to download our free white paper on emerging best practices for strategic management. Also, look for more information on this topic in coming months, including when you should seek expert help, from where, and how much you should expect to pay for it.