I agree, Frank. It seems to me that the duties GAO recommended for the CMO position are all items the agency head and CFO should be effectively fulfilling -- basic strong strategic management. Adding yet another political player to a weak leadership team isn't going to fix the problem. Only by selecting agency leaders with a proven management background and people skills and letting them do their job will.

Posted by Mike Lisagor on December 20, 2007 - 10:50 AM

I agree with Frank and Mike, but would add that political appointees are often the core of any problem with "weak management." OMB has really missed the mark with this one. A better use of tax payer dollars: develop a cadre of senior career civil servants who have the proven skills needed to right a management team. They are out there . . .

Posted by Mick K. on December 28, 2007 - 07:26 AM

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