HUMAN CAPITAL: Building the Information Technology Workforce to Achieve Results
Abstract
I appreciate the opportunity to discuss with you this morning the federal governments strategic human capital management challenges, with particular emphasis on the information technology area. No management issue facing federal agencies could be more critical to their ability to serve the nation than their approach to attracting, retaining, and motivating people. The need is a reflection of the times: Our society has transitioned from the industrial age to the knowledge age, and people are the source of all knowledge. Every organization today depends on its people to contribute knowledge, create knowledge, and put knowledge to practical use. Federal agencies are no different. For these organizations, having sufficient numbers of people on board with the right mix of knowledge and skills will make the difference between success and failure. This is especially true in the information technology area, where widespread shortfalls in human capital have contributed to demonstrable shortfalls in agency and program performance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 31, 2001
- Accession Number
- AD1106159
Entities
People
- David E. Cooper
- David L. Mcclure
- Gordon Lusby
- Joseph Santiago
- Margaret Davis
- Ralph Dawn
- Stephen Altman
- Victor S. Rezendes
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office