Monthly Archives: April 2011
Resilience – Using a government shutdown to grow and improve.
Seems like most everybody is asking ‘What am I supposed to do if the government shuts down?’ Which translates into ‘Uuughph, this is going to interrupt my plans for [job execution, spring break, paying bills, financial security…. ]. One thing is sure, a government shutdown will create difficulties; and you can either struggle with theRead… Read more »
Buy The Book: Government Contracts Made Easier
Judy Bradt brings you the secrets to winning US government contracts – whether you’re taking your first steps, or expanding your footprint in pursuit of the world’s largest buyer. Government Contracts Made Easier is loaded with resources that seasoned contractors take years to discover: * Key Concepts: Find out what successful companies master as theyRead… Read more »
We Defer: Telecommuting Tax Nightmares
In preparing to telework my organization has began to look at the employer’s tax liability. Unfortunately this seems to be a major hang up for telework, and one that the states cannot seem to agree on. So far each state has defered to the other and the payroll company defers to the tax advisor andRead… Read more »
Inclusive Governance Conference at The Maxwell School
I’ve been grateful enough that several student groups have asked the assistance of Orange Husky Productions. OHP is a fictitious (but very real to me!) student group that a friend and I started – we make movies/promos for Maxwell School student groups. It’s a funny story how we founded the “company” and thought of theRead… Read more »
“Introducing Me,” The Public Manager’s New Editor
It’s good to have found and made some friends here on GovLoop. People who care about government are pretty special. Many were at the Press Club with me today to pay tribute to David Broder, who taught me and countless others much about the way The System works. If you’re curious about the latest fromRead… Read more »
Vendor Response to “Top Eight Priorities” in selecting a great tool for your telework program!
The Top Eight Priorities to Consider When Evaluating Video Conferencing Tools 1) Security – Security should be at the very core of the selection of any video conferencing system. You can easily begin your search by choosing from products that have met the strict standards set forth by NIST for FIPS 140-2, Level 1 Certification.Read… Read more »
Understanding success
I’m struggling with something at the moment. I might be the only one. But I figured if I don’t post I wont find out. I don’t know how to judge my own success at my job. There, I’ve said it. In my old post, I had clear targets and objectives. I knew what I neededRead… Read more »
Upcoming Harvard Ash School Webinar on Comm Engmt and Schools
We’re glad to share this announcement from the Power of Innovation program at Harvard’s Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation: “The Power of Social Innovation Series continues this month with practitioner-led webinars on timely on education reform and economic development. As you well know, most valuable lessons about innovation come from practitioners themselves. OurRead… Read more »
Happy Birthday, ACUS Chairman! Oh the places we’ll go!
Paul R. Verkuil, the tenth Chairman of the Administrative Conference of the United States, was sworn in by Vice President Biden on April 6, 2010. Today marks the one-year anniversary of the President Emeritus of the College of William & Mary and former Dean of the Tulane and Cardozo Law Schools’ appointment to lead theRead… Read more »