Contractors could soon be forced to use federal cybersecurity requirements — 7 Stories you need to know

The SEVEN stories that impact your life for Wednesday the 29th of August Soon federal cybersecurity requirements could be extended to contractors. Fierce Government IT reports the FAR Council is proposing a change to the Federal Acquisition Regulation that would require contractors to secure computer systems that contain government information. Can you crowdsource arms control?Read… Read more »

Social Mentoring: From Telemachus to Telecommuters

This afternoon, I’m leading a webinar entitled “Using Social Learning to Mentor Agency Professionals” through an invitation from ASTD Government and The Public Manager. My slides are below. In brief, I suggest that mentoring involves three basic elements (and has since the word first appeared in Homer’s Odyssey): 1) Advice 2) Admonition 3) Assistance WhileRead… Read more »

Strategies to Get Through Writers Block

We’ve all been there, staring at a blank document or sheet of paper, trying to get started writing a blog, essay or a report. It’s one of the most frustrating feelings, and when pressed up against deadlines, the anxiety to produce increases. Over the last few months, I’ve been writing, researching, blogging quite a bitRead… Read more »

Campaigning for the future — Samuel Lovett takes on Rhode Island

It’s election season and like many American’s I am tired of all the nasty campaign ads splattered across my TV. Both Democrats and Republicans are guilty of slinging mud and focusing on non-issues. It gets so bad sometimes that its hard to focus on the real issues. But then you meet someone — someone likeRead… Read more »

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 »

Open Data – Can it actually help you do your job better?

We talk about the values of open data all the time — openness and transparency. But can it actually help you do your job better? The makers behind opensource technology company Open Plans says yes. Philip Ashlock is the program manager at OpenPlans. He told Chris Dorobek on the DorobekINSIDER program how OpenPlans works. OpenPlansRead… Read more »

Beyond the Conventions — How feds are stuck in the campaign muck

It’s the end of August and we’re just hours away from the Republican National Convention — but for feds who are stuck in the election crosshairs this time of year is unsettling to say the least. Tim McManus is the Vice President for Education and Outreach at the Partnership for Public Service. He told ChrisRead… 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 »

Meet the fed sorting through black boxes and discover the app that helps predict wildfires — could it help you too?

On today’s program Meet the fed who is working to investigate traffic accidents — and make sure they don’t happen again. His work has made him a finalist for the Service to America Medals. Click here for the full story. Predicting wildfires — there’s an app for that. You’ll meet the Code for America FellowRead… Read more »

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