Who am I? (aka: Resume2.0)
I got a great idea from @JesseDee to create a resume that tells the story of your work and not just facts and dates. So here it is, my creation:Kevin R. Carter’s Resume View more presentations from elcartero.
Miscellaneous
If You Won’t Vote, I Don’t Want to Be Part of Your Revolution
This article was originally published in the Huffington Post. Memo to all progressives, activists, eco-warriors and Lefty paradigm shifters: I get it, I get it. Obama is a wimp. The Senate is completely dysfunctional, and your congressperson isn’t doing nearly enough. Right. Check. Now get over yourselves and vote. I agree that the stimulus billRead… Read more »
The Federal Coach: Guiding Your Staff Through a Reorganization
In today’s column, I tackle readers’ questions including how to guide your staff through a reorganization. To read the column, please click here.
Photo Series – Gov’t In Wild – Fatherhood.gov
This is the 3rd part in my series of “Gov’t in the Wild” – where I see gov’t info in weird spots….Send me if you see one. Today – I was at Einstein bagels as I had no food at home. Was watching the Einstein bagel TV they have which shows stocks, some ads, andRead… Read more »
What language do you speak? Talk like a Pirate Day September 19th
I am very tickled with the idea of “Talk like a Pirate Day” as it gives us all another opportunity to give rise to a variety of our voices. Many may think that talk like a pirate day is a folly, however, did you ever look at how you talk normally? No matter the industryRead… Read more »
GovDeal- Free Passes to the HCI Gov Summit
Alright GovLoopers this one is quick and easy. GovLoop has 3 free passes to the 2010 Government Talent Management Summit and since the event is next week there’s really no contest this time. The way we are giving these away is pretty much first come first serve. Just friend me and shoot me an e-mailRead… Read more »
Competition in Contracting Starts with the Program Office
http://www.fedinsider.com Non-competitive award of contracts continues to be a bugaboo of federal contracting. Like weeds, it is resistant to attempts at hacking it back. A recent look at contracts from several departments, conducted by the Government Accountability Office, found that although the level fluctuates, about a third of contract obligations are attributed to non-competitive contracts.Read… Read more »
2010 Sammie award winners named
I was honored to be a Finalist for a Sammie in 2009; now I’m happy to hear about this year’s awards. http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20100915/PERSONNEL02/9150302/
9 Rules of the Road for Reaching Millennials
Yesterday, I posted a slide deck about “Social Media: Time Saver or Sucker?” from my talk at a National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) professional development event. Well, I was busy at the event and also presented on marketing and leading Millennials. Below is that deck: 9 Rules of the Road to Reach Millennials ViewRead… Read more »
Finally, A Name!
The Obama management agenda finally has a name: the Accountable Government Initiative. In a memo from President Obama to the 7,000 members of the senior executive service, he highlights six initiatives and their progress to date. He also says: “I have tasked our Chief Performance Officer, Jeff Zients, with leading the Accountable Government Initiative,. .Read… Read more »