You can read part 1 of this blog series here. Once you’ve generated your ideas, the next step is to evaluate them and select an idea/s to take forward for further development. 1. Put ideas and solutions to the test Force field analysis. Draw a line down the middle of the page and put the ideaRead… Read more »
If evidence-based decision-making is all the rage in government these days, how do agencies develop the skills to conduct such analyses? And how do agencies create a culture to support this management approach so it isn’t just another flavor-of-the-month fad? New Jersey’s child welfare system may have cracked the code. A new report for theRead… Read more »
Over the past eleven years, I’ve worked in a communications capacity for five federal agencies. Chaired a best practice group for federal communicators across the government. And interacted with colleagues on task forces, working groups and listservs. They’re just as smart and capable as their private-sector counterparts. I’ve talked with many of them personally, too.Read… Read more »
Have you ever asked someone, do you want the good news or the bad news first? Many people ask for the bad news first, to get it out of the way. On that note, today and tomorrow on the podcast DorobekINSIDER, we’ll be discussing the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) with Sean Moulton, Director ofRead… Read more »
This post is an excerpt from GovLoop’s recent guide, The Future of Digital Services. In the guide, we explore five trends that are transforming the way government serves citizens in the digital age. Like any other major transition, there are ways to make government more efficient at developing and deploying digital services. To learn how agenciesRead… Read more »
It wouldn’t shock anyone to hear that 2016 budgets will be even tighter than 2015. In fact, in the President’s FY 2016 budget proposal, government infrastructure spend would actually go down. The drumbeat of “do more with less” has never been stronger. So what can agencies do to cut costs and be more efficient? WeRead… Read more »
I just wanted to simply report, from my female perspective, that progress is being made post-military for women veterans. Sometimes it may come from just opening yourself up to attending an event like I did with Grace After Fire. In fact, I went to serve – only to discover that I ended up being served…. Read more »
How can cities successfully partner with nonprofits, foundations, universities, and private businesses to improve service delivery to citizens using technology?
The details: We’re looking for 15 (or more!) great GovLoop voices to blog once a week for the GovLoop community for three months starting in late April. We want you to write about subjects you think are important — from experiences at your agency, to the way big data is impacting your job, to tips… Read more »
In the spirit of the Walking Dead’s season finale this Sunday, I’d like to take a stab at applying common leadership styles to the characters that claim leadership roles in the show. For those of you who don’t know what The Walking Dead is about, it centers on a post-apocalyptic world where almost the entireRead… Read more »