Performance management is all about clarity: clear expectations about both performance and on-the-job conduct or behavior. While it takes time and effort to set up a performance management program, there are some things managers and employees can incorporate into their regular work activities. Here are ten things to know about performance management: Remember that performanceRead… Read more »
Http://LeonardSipes.Com (PR and social media for government, associations and nonprofits) I wrote an article describing assistance from Google regarding assistance to nonprofits, seehttp://leonardsipes.com/kudos-to-google-help-for-nonprofits-and-associations/. Now, YouTube (owned by Google) is offering an array of incentives to encourage nonprofits to take advantage of its services. One of the challenges of working with nonprofits and associations is gettingRead… Read more »
Have you ever been a program manager of a new program? The first thing you do as PM is look at the statement of work and other contractual artifacts. Laboriously you take inventory of the grenade the proposal team just handed to you. Then you notice there is no longer a pin in the clipRead… Read more »
Hi GovLoopers, I wanted to take a second and introduce myself. I’m Emily and the newest staff member on the GovLoop team! My primary role here will be producing the new daily DorobekINSIDER radio show. The goal of the show is simple, help you do your job better and that’s where I need your help.Read… Read more »
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Mark Drapeau (Washington, DC) — Rahm Emanuel, flanked with executives from five large technology companies, announced the formation of five innovative “early college STEM schools,” which are six-year high schools focused on preparing students for a modern, information-laden, tech-savvy future workforce. Students will also have the opportunity to be “first in line” for interviews withRead… Read more »
We’re going to do a 6-word essay project for Earth Day. That is, people will write essays exactly six words long. For example: I recycle. Do you? Why not? Earth: we only get one planet. My planet. My home. My environment. We need a short, catchy name, so we’ve set up a quick 1-click poll.Read… Read more »
LightSquared, the company recently blocked by the Federal Communications Commission from going forward on its wireless broadband project is now looking for a new CEO. The company announced in a statement yesterday that Sanjiv Ahuja has resigned from his position. The organization is currently seeking new leadership and has affirmed its goal of building outRead… Read more »
With any organizational realignment or restructuring the challenge and real work is in the gritty day-to-day details of implementation. There are a lot issues and risks to identify, address and manage. Realignment can be as small as rearranging a few positions and responsibilities or a major realignment of major divisions, along with changes to theirRead… Read more »
The Internet is full of sites and blogs that help you prepare for the PMP Exam. As part of your PMP Exam Prep, you should take advantage of the many free, on-line sample exams. These will help you assess your readiness to take the actual exam. Whether you can or cannot find time and moneyRead… Read more »