I’m putting a “Framework for Action” together to serve as a guideline in support of activating and empowering communities to take action. I’ve posted this framework here on GovLoop because I’d appreciate your help to help make it as strong as possible. The inspiration for putting this together came from my being sick and tiredRead… Read more »
Ever tried to visit a government office to request a service? Have you experienced long waiting queues, missing documents, and maybe unavailability of a supervisor, whose approval is badly needed? This is a thing of the past, if you live in Dubai and wish to request Business Registration and Licensing Services, logon to Dubai DepartmentRead… Read more »
Originally posted to the ChatterBachs blog: ChatterBachs will host tweetchats on Twitter using the hashtag #SMfastfwd on Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, beginning Wednesday, November 3rd. #SMfastfwd discussions will revolve around the latest trends and technologies in social media as well as the people and organizations in this space. Please submit your ideas forRead… Read more »
Chicago was a great city to cap off a week on the road! I met so many awesome govies in the Windy. While we had a ton of amazing people in the room I have to highlight our speakers because they were AWESOME. First off it was extremely refreshing to hear Congressman Mike Quigley giveRead… Read more »
It turns out that you, Federal workers, should make more money. That’s the conclusion of the Federal Salary Council, as reported by Ed O’Keefe at the Washington Post: “Panel to consider federal pay raises.” O’Keefe says: “The Federal Salary Council is likely to hear an annual report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on whereRead… Read more »
Each year the Graduate School presents the W. Edwards Deming Award to a federal government organization or a civilian or uniformed branch of the military in recognition of an impressive workforce development and training initiative that has measurably improved the organization’s performance. Considered the father of Total Quality Management (TQM), Dr. Deming created a bodyRead… Read more »
This weekend everyone will probably celebrating Halloween or Fall Festivals with family and friends. There may be house parties, block parties, candy being handed out at the malls or hospitals, haunted houses, hayrides, dances, costume contests or some people go to amusement parks for their Halloween bashes! So how do you plan to celebrate thisRead… Read more »
If you pay attention to Canadian politics, or politics in general, you may have heard about the come from behind victory of Naheed Nenshi in the election for Mayor in Calgary. To be fair, calling it a come from behind victory hardly does it justice at all. With a large number of candidates, and pollingRead… Read more »
The General Services Administration and the Office of Management and Budget want to overcome the limits on Web analytics imposed by the Paperwork Reduction Act. Dave McClure, associate administrator of the Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies at the General Services Administration, said there is a new push to expand the boundaries of whatRead… Read more »
The rally to celebrate the 2010 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) of the National Capital Area for the Department of Commerce is coming! What: Commerce 2010 CFC Rally When: Wednesday, November 3, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. Where: DOC Auditorium Come to our star-studded ceremony planned to inform you about this year’s campaign. Remember to — •Read… Read more »