FedPitch

FedPitch is an innovative initiative providing citizens with the opportunity to present their ideas on ways to improve workforce management in the federal government.  FedPitch was launched by 13L, a group of mid-career federal employees committed to promoting effective leadership in the federal government. 

FedPitch 2009 was co-sponsored by the Partnership for Public Service, Young Government Leaders, the Institute for the Study of Public Policy Implementation at American University, and the International Public Management Association for Human Resources.

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FedPitch Winner

Jeremy Ames

His winning pitch: Grant federal agencies new authorities to recruit and hire highly qualified state and local government employees.

See list of finalists and their Pitches, click here

See pictures from FedPitch 2009

Watch for FedPitch 2010

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What is FedPitch?:

The concept of FedPitch involves a one-hour session where 20 people give 2-minute "pitches" of innovative ways to attract and recruit people to federal public service and/or new approaches for retaining, engaging, motivating, rewarding, developing, or leading the federal workforce. 

These pitches were presented before a live audience and a panel of judges on May 7th on the National Mall as part of Public Service Recognition Week.  The judges will rate each pitch based on factors such as originality and feasibility. 

The winner will have dinner with the judges at a later date to discuss the winning idea in more detail and explore approaches for possibly implementing the idea.

Download the FedPitch 2009 flyer here