A few years ago a colleague I had met through social media asked me to be part of an initial group of recruiters who were putting on an event here in DC. The event was to be geared for recruiters by recruiters talking about the challenges here in the Washington DC area. Many of usRead… Read more »
From PACE: “Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/680772210 Please join us on Thursday, March 22nd, for a webinar with Matt Leighninger featuring his newly released guide, “Planning for Stronger Local Democracy’. We have learned a great deal about the strengths-and limitations-of public engagement as it is practiced today. These engagement initiativesRead… Read more »
Take advantage of your NCDD discount! Dues-paying NCDD members are eligible for a 20% discount off registration for both the ‘What Would You Do If…?’ Master Class sessions (April 2-3, 2012 and June 11 -12, 2012). The regular registration rate for the training is $695 — or only $556 with NCDD discount! The classes takeRead… Read more »
Shifting federal mobility, ACT-IAC gets a new look and smartphone security, what you need to know! by GovLoop Insights Happy Monday — I hope you had a good weekend.And I’ve had a bunch of people ask me about the new iPad. I don’t have it… YET. Yes, it was supposed to be delivered Friday, but…Read… Read more »
Did you know that your Facebook Page is going to radically change in look and functionality on March 30th? Below is an overview of Facebook Timeline that we prepared for our Ketchum clients that outlines all of the major new features, and recommendations for how to use the new format. Keep in Mind that AllRead… Read more »
[If you do not wish to receive my free writings, email [email protected]] Agenda: 1) Link to an Internet Radio Interview with the Stress Doc Click here: The Stress Doc Mark Gorkin MSW LICSW 03/09 by H2O Netwo | Blog Talk Radio or http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theh2onetwork/2012/03/10/the-stress-doc-mark-gorkin-msw-licsw and 2) New essay: Burn-in, Burnout, and Workplace Griefbusting: Part I DiscoveringRead… Read more »
As government IT looks to cut costs and do more with less, data center consolidation is one of the key strategies most CIO shops look to. It makes perfect sense to consolidate as there is no reason to have hundreds of data centers for each federal agency as hosting costs are driven down with scaleRead… Read more »
ACT-IAC is shaking things up. The government-business partnership will focus more squarely on how they tackle business challenges. IAC Chair Jim Beaupre and ACT chairman Marie Davie told Chris Dorobek on the DorobekINSIDER program why the council is looking to make changes now. ACT-IAC talks with Chris Dorobek by cdorobek What other changes do youRead… Read more »
Basic Info Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? by Seth Godin Why I bought it I like the way Seth Godin thinks. I first saw Godin on TED. The talk not only prompted me to the book but also subsequently write about it here. Moreover, his ideas on leadership and standing out generally appeal to the artistRead… Read more »
The City of Portland has designed a public toilet that it has patented and is selling to other municipalities. The public restroom contains the following features: Stainless steel anti-graffiti wall panels mounted on a slim-profile steel structure, that weighs a fraction of a typical restroom, making it easier to install in high traffic locations. ItRead… Read more »