Originally posted on #GovLife. First off, I’d just like to say, is Pharrell ever going to age???!! But seriously, he looks the same as he did in N.E.R.D. Yeah, I went there. But seriously, I haven’t followed Pharrell’s career that closely to know about a lot of the collaborations he’s done, so coming across thisRead… Read more »
Originally posted on #GovLife. I’m telling you, I click through to the most random websites. I found ‘Loving what you do is not enough‘ particularly interesting as a public servant. We talk a lot about pride in the public service – as employees, but also from the perspective of Canadians. The article really hit homeRead… Read more »
Over the summer I saw several notices about “walks with the mayor” in two different communities. While these efforts seem to focus on improving the health of people living in those areas by encouraging walking, I can see how these walks also have the potential to help build a strong community. (Photo credit: Mary R.Read… Read more »
It was a big week for the stock funds as investors were positioning themselves in front of the debt deal announcement, which we knew would eventually come. The surprise was not that we had a “buy the rumor” reaction before the deal was made, but that the buying continued after the deal was made whenRead… Read more »
This morning I started R&D for on developing business models for the Modern IT Portfolio Management Practice. Why Business Models for the practice one would ask? A answer is simpler and more complex than one would think. Over the past several decades I’ve continually been throw or volunteered to drive IT Economic methods in variousRead… Read more »
It’s easy to understand the terms “differentiated” and “self-paced learning.” Montessori and other private schools have used these learning techniques for years, but it is beginning to sound like public schools may be getting the same treatment if higher education has its way. However, it is a big change for the public schools. Probably evenRead… Read more »
I’m part of a small group organizing an online unconference on the topic of facilitating in virtual environments, using technology such as phone conferences, webinars, online forums, Google hangouts, social media… you name it! Our registration page has all the details: http://ofu13.eventbrite.com When it comes to helping groups and communities achieve their desired outcomes, technologyRead… Read more »
We all know that content is king. Every blog you read will tout the benefits of good, compelling content. But what they don’t tell you is how to create it. So without further ado: 1. Comprehensive How-To Articles This should be the epitome of your content. You should write comprehensive, in-depth articles that explain toRead… Read more »
Red Hat has unveiled a list of keynote speakers for this year’s Red Hat Government Symposium to be held in Washington on Nov. 9. The symposium aims to provide professionals a venue to discuss the impacts and changing role of open source technology, as well as innovations in the field, Red Hat said Friday. “(OpenRead… Read more »
All federal workers are entitled to a 1% salary increase effective January as part of the budget deal that reopened the government and raised the debt limit, Federal Times reported Thursday. Sean Reilly writes it marks the first across-the-board federal pay raise in three years and allows President Barack Obama to implement with his planRead… Read more »