Do you have a program or project that is evaluating “big data” approaches to the solution. You are not alone. With the explosion of data hitting almost every facet of IT, project leaders and program managers everywhere are downloading and evaluating the open source Apache Hadoop. Since the word Hadoop is so frequently used toRead… Read more »
As some of you learned last night, Embassy Magazine broke the story that all of Statistics Canada’s online data will not only be made free, but released under the Government of Canada’s Open Data License Agreement (updated and reviewed earlier this week) that allows for commercial re-use. This decision has been in the works forRead… Read more »
This week’s episode of The Project Management Podcast: In our first interview with Jamal Moustafaev, PMP (www.thinktankconsulting.ca) we looked at what portfolio management is and what benefits it will bring to a company once they have it implemented. But how do you implement it? Where do you start with portfolio management and what strategic approachesRead… Read more »
As new attacks and vulnerabilities are being rapidly discovered on expanding defense networks, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has launched a new way to keep pace with attackers with its Cyber Fast Track program to quickly fund cybersecurity research. Cyber Fast Track increases the agency’s agility by looking at unconventional sources, hackers and boutiqueRead… Read more »
Workshfting is a term used by Citrix to describe the fluid movement of your workspace (projects, documents etc.) across the multiple modes and devices you have: Laptops, smartphones, tablets, etc. For example you work on your home PC and then travel to a client site, meaning you’re mobile for some time and then within aRead… Read more »
It’s Thanksgiving in the USA today. So here’s something I’m thankful for. Those of you who strive for competence, instead of just a title. Those of you who value real knowledge and wisdom, instead of a piece of paper. I know you are someone who values competence and the ability to add real value, becauseRead… Read more »
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE Issue Date: October 2011The Manderscheid Report Reform goes localAmerica’s counties emerging as key agents for healthcare service delivery by Ron Manderscheid, PhD In the new era of healthcare reform, we must revisit our assumptions about how behavioral health services are organized and how they actually operate in the field. I suspect that weRead… Read more »
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE Issue Date: July-August 2011 Departments—Manderscheid Report Reflecting on Social Justice Despite tough times and tight budgets, we cannot fail to value life, health, and equity for all by Ron Manderscheid, PhD President Franklin Roosevelt gave his annual State of the Union address from the White House instead of the Capitol in 1944. ARead… Read more »
This week, Code for America launched the “Change by Us” initiative in Philadelphia. Change By Us allows citizens to share ideas, projects and resources to dive change in their cities and neighborhoods. The falls under a free and open license, so it is available for any city to pick up and implement. The Code forRead… Read more »
Confession time: I owe North Dakota an apology. About six months ago, in light of the economic pressures on government employees, budget cuts and downsizings, further calls for their jobs or at least slashing their pensions, I wrote a satirical “Shrink Rap” ditty called “The Reorg Rag.” It started: It can’t happen here, I haveRead… Read more »