Posts By Christopher Dorobek

The age of disruption – or destruction? – Plus the 7 Gov Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: How to turn leaders into great leaders. Is the key a “gut feeling” coupled with lots of experience? Find out with career coach Julie Winkle Guillioni. You can find all of our programs online: DorobekINSIDER.com and GovLoop Insights at http://insights.govloop.com. But up front: The age of disruption – or destruction? ThereRead… Read more »

5 take-aways from GovLoop’s DorobekINSIDER LIVE on wearables – Plus 7 Gov Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: It’s well known that federal employee spirits are low, but how low? Record low? The answer is yes. So what can managers do? Insights from the Partnership for Public Service’s Tom Fox. You can find all of our programs online: DorobekINSIDER.com and GovLoop Insights at http://insights.govloop.com. But up front: 5 take-awaysRead… Read more »

12 Books to Help You Do Your Job Better – Plus the 7 Gov Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Sometimes you can’t choose your supporting cast. You have to manage what you have and make the best of it. Managers sometimes inherit employees they don’t know how to develop and they must work directly with peers they don’t mesh with. But the best leaders will always find a way toRead… Read more »

Furloughs Hurt Morale, Duh? – Plus the 7 Gov Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: The wearable tech craze has begun. A new Pew Internet report revealed that wearables will have a major impact on our everyday lives over the next decade. So what about government? Chris Dorobek and his panel of DorobekINISIDER’s discussed the ins and outs of government wearables on a special edition ofRead… Read more »

Cloud Moves for IBM Target Civilian Government, Defense – Plus the 7 Gov Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: The 2013 shooting at the Navy Yard. The 2010 attack on the IRS building in Texas. The September 11th attacks. All of these disasters took place on federal property. Work should be safe. It’s that simple. But federal buildings are often the target of attacks. So how can government do aRead… Read more »

What Does Cantor’s Primary Defeat Mean for You – Plus the 7 Gov Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Could the budget process get easier with performance information? Yes! We get details from John Whitley, Senior Fellow with the Institute for Defense Analysis. You can find all of our programs online: DorobekINSIDER.com and GovLoop Insights at http://insights.govloop.com. But up front: What does Cantor’s primary defeat mean for you Big changesRead… Read more »

Can You Disconnect on Vacation? Plus the 7 Gov Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Summer’s here. Are you vacation ready? Can you step away from your phone and disconnect from email? We take a look at how to take a vacation with the Partnership for Public Service’s Tom Fox. You can find all of our programs online: DorobekINSIDER.com and GovLoop Insights at http://insights.govloop.com. But upRead… Read more »

Mobile Phones, Without Phone Calls – Plus the 7 Gov Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Too frequently, small government agencies are stifled by budget cuts, lack of funding, and the fear of being stonewalled by a higher branch. So what can be done? We take a look with the Partnership for Public Service. You can find all of our programs online: DorobekINSIDER.com and GovLoop Insights atRead… Read more »

GSA’s Dave McClure and the VA ‘off with their head’ bill – Plus 7 Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: NASA has eyes in the skies, helping to monitor and protect us. Each day, NASA satellites collect and transmit valuable data about environmental conditions on earth, including climate change and the impact of natural disasters. Meet the Sammies finalist who is making it happen. You can find all of our programsRead… Read more »