We’ve seen how complex government IT projects are. From the healthcare.gov projects to countless small-scale initiatives, learning how to properly implement and deploy technology projects is a huge undertaking for government agencies. So where can we begin? It’s clear that dynamic leadership in the public sector is needed to successfully deploy and implement an ITRead… Read more »
The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities. The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. Live out of your imagination, not your history. Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holdsRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: 2013 may go down as the year of big data and data analytics. But according to a new report by IBM and the Partnership for Public Service, big data has been around since the 1970s. We take a look at five case studies. But up front: The Washington Post: State spendingRead… Read more »
Look around you, there isn’t a single person you know who hasn’t faced some challenge(s) in their lifetime. It may be a bully at school or in the office. It may be someone badgering you because of your beliefs. It may be just the aches and pains of growing older. In today’s economic crisis itRead… Read more »
On Thursday, November 21, SPICE Toastmasters heard from a dynamic speaker — 2013 District 27 Table Topics Winner Clarence Featherson! Our Toastmaster of the Day kicked off this special meeting with the pledge of allegiance, mission statement, word of the day, and inspirational quote. Word of the Day: Cogent – Convincing or believable Inspirational Quote:Read… Read more »
‘Tis the season, Federal employees. Open season, that is. We know this time of year can be something less than joyful. In fact, we know that’s true because you told us. In our survey of more than 250 federal employees, just over half of respondents said that they feel “fuzzy, but know just enough toRead… Read more »
Your boxes are packed; you’re ready to go, right? Unfortunately, moving office spaces is not as simple as packing up your favorite pen and timing a new commute. Even in the age of the cloud, telework and BYOD, transferring the operations of your agency into a new space can be a difficult process. Recently, GovLoopRead… Read more »
This morning I read a post on Forbes.com that spoke to what mentally tough people DON’T do. These 13 “never do” points originally compiled by Amy Morin, a psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker originally shared in LifeHack, are critical for anyone who wants to live a life above the ordinary negativity of daily upsRead… Read more »
“You have to think anyway, so why not think big?” – Donald Trump In a 2009 New York Enterprise report, “the Donald” gave 10 secrets for entrepreneurial success. As federal employees we have to think like entrepreneurs if we want to get ahead. Here are his tips: 1. Realize that being an entrepreneur is notRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: There is a major disconnect that exists right now about the use, state and function of the information highway. Many leading internet policy experts simply don’t understand how the internet works on a physical level. They don’t know how the networks connect, worse yet, they don’t seem to care. Check outRead… Read more »