The government runs on programs. Studies have shown effective program management saves the government time, and money. In a fiscal environment dominated by sequestration, how do program managers stay above the fray? In this four-part series we’ll take a look at managing schedule, cost, scope, and quality. We’ll give you valuable tips and feedback toRead… Read more »
I’m an HR guy, so I’m heavily involved in the recruiting efforts for my agency in the Atlantic region. What those close to me also know is that I’m a closet IT “wannabe”. I dabble as much as I can in all things tech, I’m actually (slowly) trying to teach myself how to do someRead… Read more »
Reporting is one of the most important functionality of computerized maintenance management software. Organizations spend a great deal of money to obtain data that they can use to make informed business decisions. The ultimate goal of implementing software for maintenance and facilities management is to achieve returns in the form of increased productivity and savings.Read… Read more »
Are you an employee or contractor who has produced a communication product for a Federal, military, state, regional, county or other government entity? Would you and your team enjoy seeing your products recognized for their excellence and impact? Then this is the competition for you! Be recognized! Enter your product in the NAGC 2014 BlueRead… Read more »
Stocks started the week with some selling but things turned around by Thursday morning; moving almost straight up after the Philly Fed Report which actually came in much weaker than expected. Investors saw this as a sign that the Fed will be less likely to taper their quantitative easing program any time soon as badRead… Read more »
Recently in Illinois several communities unfortunately experienced extensive tornado damage. And over the last week I’ve seen several GIS-related efforts set up to offer information that could be helpful to those working to recover and rebuild. Below are a few quick summaries of these efforts: OpenStreetMap According to their website, OpenStreetMap is “a free, editableRead… Read more »
On Thursday, November 21, SPICE Toastmasters heard from a dynamic speaker — 2013 District 27 Table Topics Winner Clarence Featherson! Our Toastmaster of the Day kicked off this special meeting with the pledge of allegiance, mission statement, word of the day, and inspirational quote. Word of the Day: Cogent – Convincing or believable Inspirational Quote:Read… Read more »
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The danger organization must be aware: backstabbing performance culture will encourage politics performance and discourage true organizational performance. Politics performance culture will drive high performers out of the door! “Microsoft’s implementation – “stack ranking”, a bell curve that pits employees and groups against one another like rats in a cage – plunged the company intoRead… Read more »
Posted by John Verrico. Pre-established relationships between reporters and agency spokespersons are never so important as when something goes awry, a piece of equipment you’re demonstrating suddenly doesn’t work, or someone does or says something unexpected. It is truly an “oh, s#*t!” moment when, at a press event, someone makes a statement to reporters thatRead… Read more »