New MTA exec makes commitment to smart card technology
The new chairman and CEO for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY) said that the agency is “fully committed” to moving forward with smart cards. Original post
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5 actions human services agencies should take now to make the most of the ACA
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) will expand health coverage in the United States by more than 35 million people. This expansion requires states to take a fresh look at eligibility and customer service operations, and develop new business processes for interacting with stakeholders. Existing IT systems are outdated, and under-resourced state agencies are challenged byRead… Read more »
Do You Have To Be Narcissistic To Be An Elected Official?
Don Hambrick Professor of Management at the Smeal College of Business at Penn State has studied how damaging Narcissistic CEOs can be to their companies. Hambrick defines a narcissist as someone showing the following four personality characteristics: (1) Exploitativeness/Entitlement –> I insist upon getting the respect that is due to me; (2) Leadership/Authority –> IRead… Read more »
Winner announced for “I heart my transit card” video contest
A Miami Beach surfer won the I Heart My Transit Card video contest, which was open to smart card users in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, and Minneapolis. Original post
Purchasing preferences for veteran-owned businesses on the rise
Deltek Sr. Analyst Kyle Ridley reports. As the unemployment rate for Iraq- and Afghanistan-era veterans continues to climb, more states and localities are establishing purchasing preferences for veteran-owned businesses (VOBs). Current-war veteran unemployment is more than four percentage points higher than the national average of 8.5 percent. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 13.1Read… Read more »
Write Your Hamburger Cover Letter–Preparing to Cook
So you know how to write a Hamburger Essay. So what, right? How does this translate into a top notch cover letter? Before I get too deep into this topic, I need to explain my philosophy on cover letters (and resumes too, for that matter). I am a utilitarian — give the employer what theyRead… Read more »
Better Solar Cells and Batteries from Particle-free Silver Ink?
Photo via S. Brett Walker at UofI What is particle-free silver ink, and why should you care about it? A researcher at the University of Illinois, Jennifer Lewis, and a graduate student, S. Brett Walker have developed a new particle-free silver ink. This is the kind of ink that transmits electrical current, so it hasRead… Read more »
Law Enforcement vs. Tourism
We posted a new poll on linked-in regarding Law Enforcement vs. Tourism. Would appreciate you taking a moment to cast your thoughts on this important Survey Question. Thanks Gabe www.betterpublicofficials.com
Want to Get ‘er Done? Introducing My 3-Part Strategy
It’s a new year, and a new fresh chance at our ever-enduring quest to be a little more awesome. And alongside that fresh chance, comes a fresh slew of blogs, books, trainings, and talks on Goal/Resolution/Theme/How to Kick Ass-setting. As a personal addict of self-improvement, I admit, I read my fair share of this saidRead… Read more »
Leadership and Entrepreneurship
Leaders need to be Entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs are creators. They work with little structure or resources. They see opportunity and have the internal drive and resourcefulness to make it reality. A Leader will benefit from developing entrepreneurial skills such as identifying new areas for development, initiating new projects, spotting opportunities, and encouraging managers to create newRead… Read more »