Book Review: The Fifth Risk by Michael Lewis
The author of Moneyball and The Blind Side takes a look at the Trump transition team – and then at government itself.
Posts By Mary Beth Barber
A Look at Peer-Review Panels for Grants
Ever wonder how government and foundations choose who gets funded? Take a quick look at the peer-review process.
Communication Tips From Actors, Production Crews, and 4-Year Olds
Utilizing three ideas – the emotional check-in, the creation of a safe environment for truth, and utilizing a series of what’s good/what needs work questions (and waiting for the team to answer, not me) – might be an approach worth trying in the workplace.
How a Small Agency Became a Big Information Provider
As the sole communications staffer at the time, I was bombarded by emails from the field about opportunities for republishing. Then a friend in the web-design field said some magic words that changed everything: database-managed content management systems, or database-driven CMS.
Arts & Corrections: A Unique Partnership in California
Two very different state agencies in California have teamed up for the specialized Arts-in-Corrections program. The result? A unique program that’s gaining positive national–and international–attention.