Yearly Archives: 2011

The Federal Coach: Moving Up the Federal Ranks: Talking with Michael Watkins

Dr. Michael Watkins is a leading expert on accelerating transitions. He is the co-author of The First 90 Days in Government, which has become a classic resource for public-sector leaders taking new roles. Watkins is also the chairman of Genesis Advisers, an executive on-boarding and leadership strategy consultancy, and has previously taught at Harvard University.Read… Read more »

Code for America, federal government release federal IT dashboard for public use

Code for America, in collaboration with OpenPlans and the Federal Government have made the Federal IT Dashboard available for any government entity to use and customize through the organization’s Civic Commons project. The Federal IT Dashboard was launched in 2009 as a means of increasing Federal transparency, and allows users to track $80 billion ofRead… Read more »

Code for America, federal government release federal IT dashboard for public use

Code for America, in collaboration with OpenPlans and the Federal Government have made the Federal IT Dashboard available for any government entity to use and customize through the organization’s Civic Commons project. The Federal IT Dashboard was launched in 2009 as a means of increasing Federal transparency, and allows users to track $80 billion ofRead… Read more »

DHS sets privacy policies for selected social media tools

More than discussion sensative material, embarrasing an agency or starting a movement – do not be “Big Brother” This includes personal identifiable information. How identifiable? Zip codes, phone numbers – along with normal informaion. Oddly Facebook and Twitter where not covered. Whole article at http://fcw.com/articles/2011/03/24/dhs-sets-privacy-policies-for-social-media-tools.aspx?s=gov2_310311&admgarea=TC_GOV20

Hold the Date: National Press Club Event for Government Librarians Hosted by LexisNexis

Mark your calendar for a special breakfast event at the National Press Club especially for government librarians hosted by LexisNexis. PROGRAM: e-Initiatives and e-Efforts: Expanding Our Horizons DATE: Thursday, April 28, 2011 TIME: 8:00 ¬ 11:00 a.m. We have an exciting panel of speakers lined up for this event including: James King, Information Architect atRead… Read more »

Daily Dose: Are You Being Too Close Minded About Your Job Search?

Are we being too closed minded when it comes to job searching? In the Washington Post article, “Want a federal government job? Think outside the box” by Derrick T. Dortch, he thinks along with diligence, networking and self-promotion that we need to think outside the box when it comes to the job search. He usesRead… Read more »

Research and Best Preactices eNewsletter

ResearchConnecting with citizens (03/14/2011) – Government executives recognize that citizens are frustrated with government’s ability to fulfill their expectations, according to a survey by the Government Business Council. Opportunities for improvement include helping citizens help themselves, designing seamless multi-channel and cross-channel citizen experiences and listening and engaging proactively. http://www.rightnow.com/blog/government/bridging-the-divide-government-efforts-to-connect-with-citizensMobile devices and community information (03/14/2011) –Read… Read more »