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Anatomy of a Message … or: What to Say During Times of Change?
Change can be difficult for leaders at all levels to discuss with their teams. What helps? Clear, honest conversations about what will happen, why, who the change affects, and how.
Caution, Change Leaders! Beware of Catch Phrases
What’s consistently proven to be untrue? That to create change in an organization, leaders must “get buy-in” and “overcome resistance” in order to “drive adoption.”
On-Point Forecasting Helps Capitalize on Federal Spending Surge
Federal contract spending likely will surge in 2024. That means federal contractors should be asking themselves how ready they are to pounce on new opportunities — how well they can forecast rates, costs and pipelines.
Testing AI Calls for New Tactics
Recent advances have made it deceptively easy to build artificial intelligence (AI)-driven applications. But that doesn’t mean that testing AI-based software should be quick as well. Testing should be thorough, and performed by independent teams.
FPLOE Contract Type – Innovatively Used or Abused?
One type of government contract — the firm-fixed-price, level-of-effort (FPLOE) contract — specifically relates to research and development. But some agencies are using FPLOE contracts for unauthorized purposes, and that’s not innovative, says one GovLoop featured contributor: It’s abuse.
Look Back and Ahead
To move forward, you first should look back and appreciate your progress, says a GovLoop featured contributor. Pause and recharge, then visualize where you want to go and create a plan to get there. An advisor or coach can help you on the journey.
Robust Supply Chains Only Happen When People Think About the Future
Supply chain disruptions can have devastating consequences on our daily lives. So how can agencies prepare for worst case scenarios? What questions should they ask?
How to Avoid the Dangers of Rear-View Metrics
Virtually all reporting in government today looks backward, using data sources that can be old or misinterpreted. There are ways, though, to make rear-view metrics more real-time.
Who’s Your Customer?
In the world of government contracting, “customer” is a somewhat complicated term that applies to various parties involved in the process. A GovLoop featured contributor breaks it all down.