On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Frequent DorobekINSIDER guest and federal rockstar Linda Cureton is retiring on Wednesday. It is a sad day for government. But before she sails off we wanted to pick her brain on how she had such a successful career? And get her insights on how you can chart a similar journey? ClickRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: If you’ve ever had the privilege to visit Arlington National Cemetery you know the grounds are vast. In fact there are more than 290,000 soldiers buried throughout the 624 acres of hallowed ground. The terrain can make it difficult for families to locate the headstone of their loved ones. So ArlingtonRead… Read more »
On February 12, President Obama issued the Cyber Security Executive Order which focuses on protecting “critical infrastructure” to enable greater sharing of classified intelligence on cyber threats between companies and the government. The Executive Order defines critical infrastructure as “systems and assets, whether physical or virtual, so vital to the United States that the incapacityRead… Read more »
The DorobekINSIDER Sequestration reader: Day 5 — Snowquestration Sequestration is here, and it’s here to stay for at least a little while. And this new reality has created some major management challenges for government leaders. So how do you manage through the uncertainty? Insights from the Partnership for Public Service. The DorobekINSIDER Sequestration reader: DayRead… Read more »
Last week, we held a virtual government career fair with over 6,000 registrants. During the event, I answered 100+ questions from attendees in our networking lounge and our “Ask the Expert” series. The number one question I received was: “Is the Government Still Hiring?” Most people were worried that, with budget cuts and sequestration, theRead… Read more »
Budget cuts, scandals and travel restrictions have caused the General Service Administration to cancel their 2013 Expo. “It is the first time in almost 20 years that GSA has put on the Expo that they have decided to cancel it. Even in 2012 when the agency was racked by conference related scandal, they moved forwardRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: The government is using more and more competitions. But how do they work? What about security and privacy issues? We pick the brains of TopCoder. Click here for the full recap. Sequestration Reader: Washington Post’s Dickerson: As sequester nears, federal workers who face furloughs express themselves The Impact of the FiscalRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: The President issued the Cybersecurity Executive Order during his State of the Union earlier this month. But some say the Executive Order doesn’t go far enough. What’s missing? Click here for the full recap. But up front: Sequestion, of course, with just days before those automatic spending cuts start to kickRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: What is the high risk list? What makes a program high risk? How did you get off it? Insights from the Government Accountability Office. Click here for the full recap. Coming up Wednesday – the DorobekINSIDER LIVE… and we focus on BYOD — bring your own device. Register now for theRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: The President unveiled his long awaited Executive Order to improve the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure during the State of the Union. But what was in it? And how does it affect you and your agency? Insights from TechAmerica. Click here for the full recap. But First: Gov 2.0 It is aRead… Read more »