How to Improve Government Efficiency and Reduce Wasteful Spending: Evidence-based Insights

Deep Dive Podcast: How to Improve Government Efficiency and Reduce Wasteful Spending: Evidence-based Insights
Four takeaways:
1️⃣ Employee Motivation is Key: Engaging federal employees through empowerment and embeddedness can significantly boost productivity and innovation. Redesigning jobs to allow autonomy and demonstrating how roles connect to organizational goals are evidence-based ways to improve motivation.
2️⃣ Amplify Employee Voice: Creating systems where employees feel safe to share ideas without fear of retaliation fosters a culture of innovation. Training managers to actively solicit and act on feedback helps ensure that important insights are not lost.
3️⃣ Enhance Collaboration Across Agencies: Breaking down silos and promoting cross-unit teamwork leads to more effective communication and problem-solving. Incentivizing collaborative efforts ensures alignment with organizational goals and enhances overall efficiency.
4️⃣ Leverage Digital Tools for Accountability: Performance dashboards can provide real-time feedback on individual and team metrics, driving continuous improvement. Transparent performance monitoring helps identify areas needing support while recognizing high achievers.
Get article: Aguinis, H., Davis, G. F., Detert, J. R., Glynn, M. A., Jackson, S. E., Kochan, T., Ernst Kossek, E., Leana, C., Lee. T. W., Morrison, E., Pearce, J., Pfeffer, J., Rousseau, D., & Sutcliffe, K. M. 2016. Using organizational science research to address U.S. Federal Agencies’ management and labor needs. Behavioral Science & Policy, 2(2): 67-76. Available at www.hermanagui...