Yearly Archives: 2012

RNC kicks off – tips for feds to stay out of the fray and can open data really help you do your job better?

On today’s program The Republican National Convention kicks off tonight — so what should feds be doing to stay out of the election crosshairs? Click here for the full recap. When we talk about open data we often talk about transparency. But the makers of OpenPlans says open government can also help you do yourRead… Read more »

Just a Reminder

The GovLoop NFL Footbal pool is up and running in the NFL Pool discussion in The Break Room group. The first pick sheet of the season is up. Check it out for details. We would love to have you join in!

Project Management Terms – Project

A Project is a temporary set of actions which aim to create a unique, final deliverable. This concise project definition reveals the major differences between characteristics of projects and operations: Is temporary which means that is subject to change at a certain moment. In fact since it might change at any moment in time makesRead… Read more »

Finding Efficiency with Data Center Consolidation

This post is part of GovLoop’s ongoing blog series around one of our latest resources, Navigating the Digital Government Roadmap. In the guide, the most pressing technology trends are identified. The guide is intended to provide a broad spectrum of government technology. Our blog series will dive deeper into each section, so be sure toRead… Read more »

Former soldiers plot to kill President Obama — DorobekINSIDER 7 stories you need to know

The SEVEN stories that impact your life for Tuesday the 27th of August, 2012 Prosecutors in Georgia say four soldiers plotted to kill President Obama. The Atlantic says the anarchist group stockpiled assault weapons and plotted a range of anti-government attacks. The four soldiers are also accused of killing a former comrade and his girlfriendRead… Read more »

Incumbent Contractors: Never Assume Success When Re-Competing

here was a time when incumbent contractors had the luxury of assuming they would win a re-compete. This mindset was often founded upon the organic, year-over-year growth that had become common over the past 10 years. Unfortunately, contractors no longer have the luxury of basing their business development strategies on assumptions. Just because a governmentRead… Read more »

Don’t micro-manage the bureaucracy

Shortly after entering domestic government for the first time in my life, I spoke to a former classmate of mine about how to make bureaucracies more effective. This classmate has one of the deepest and most intricate understandings of the Federal bureaucracy of anyone I have ever known, and likely will ever know. He recommendedRead… Read more »