Critical Insight from Jim Collins, Front End of Innovation
RT fei_innovation Jim Collins – “Greatness is not a function of circumstance but a function of constant choice” #FEIBoston.
Train of Pain – Day 2
The Train of Pain – a group of cyclists who are current and former military folks- are on Day 2 of their annual ride. The week long ride is the brainchild of Carter Goodnough and Kevin OBrien. Carter is the Director of Sales of ClearedJobs.Net. If you are into cycling or beautiful scenery of theRead… Read more »
When the power goes out – will Gov 2.0 follow
Web 2.0 did so much during H1N1 outbreak that helped people. Its easy to see the solutions – yet what if the power goes out? For newbie and vetran preppers please take twenty min to watch these two videos. The documentation about the technological wonder we live in and how people do not not alwaysRead… Read more »
The Future of Search Engines?
The debut of Wolfram/Alpha, a computational knowledge engine, perhaps provides a glimpse of what is to come, with respect to the future of search engines. Wolfram/Alpha not only displays data graphically, unlike traditional search engines, but also displays data relationships to what is being queried. In it’s current state Wolfram/Alpha may not displace Google anytimeRead… Read more »
The Difference a Tweet Makes- Tips for Social Networking
Hey guys, I’m new to GovLoop- look forward to meeting you all. Here is a link to a blog I wrote with tips on Social Networking. Look forward to your feedback! http://gtra.org/blogs/parham-eftekhari/differecnce-tweet-makes-tips-successful-social-networking
Waterwings: A Quick Start to Online Communities
Originally posted at my public sector design blog. A month or so ago I spoke about creating hyperlocal community websites at the Cleveland Westside Leadership Training Collaborative. This is a three session course offered by a group of Cleveland CDCs to assist in training up-and-coming neighborhood activists/leaders. I was part of their guinea pig groupRead… Read more »
Do you plan your online strategy in the same way you plan your media strategy?
Republished from eGovAU. Typically government and commercial media teams spend time identifying publications and journalists that have the most appropriate audiences for an organisation’s products and services. They commit energy to building constructive relationships with those that have influence over the members of the public they are trying to engage, tailoring stories to suit theirRead… Read more »
SES Leadership Horizons: The Executive Zenith
Executive excellence results from the ability to create a resourceful and positive state of mind while wrestling with the myriad of leadership challenges that entangle members of the Senior Executive Service. Achieving leadership performance at the highest level possible –the zenith of one’s ability – is even more pressing and demanding as public servants striveRead… Read more »
SES Leadership Horizons Program “Lost” For Leaders: Leadership in Chaos and Crisis
In times of chaos and crisis, even the best leaders can falter and fail. Leadership success and survival in perilous and tumultuous circumstances improve dramatically when we have considered in advance our reactions to stress, planned to handle those responses with resilience, envisioned effective team leadership, and practiced decision making under pressure. Few leadership cohortsRead… Read more »
Leadership for a Global Society
As a Federal leader, you must address the international implications of nearly every major issue you face. Whether you’re working on trade or transportation, law enforcement or land management, education or the exploration of space, global considerations influence the decisions you make. In the Leadership for a Global Society program, you will assess the roleRead… Read more »