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Understand First, Then Form Your Opinion
Practical advice on how to gather enough information to get a basic understanding of an issue to form you own opinion.
What Are the Benefits of Cloud Data Storage for Government?
Data pertains to many government operations and decisions. So how do you ensure the data is protected and accessible? Cloud data management is one option.
Getting into Government: A Guide for High Achievers
This guide is all about getting into government. It provides you with the resources, tips and even a few tricks to navigate the maze of public service jobs.
Practical Ways AI Helps Agencies Save Time, Money
The National Institutes of Health and Bureau of Labor Statistics are among the agencies using AI to save time and money and free up employees to solve more complex problems.
“Wantedness” in Government Service
Take time to understand the “me” in your public service domain and strive to make 2018 a little more authentic, a lot more personal and better than last year. Let’s rise to serve the “me,” putting the person before the process.
Quick Tips for Driving Productive Debate
When we make quick decisions in relative isolation, others are left in the dark trying to understand the rationale behind the decision. The result being delays in execution. That’s why becoming a Debate Maker is key to improved leadership.
10 Years, Moving On, & More Awesomeness
10 years of GovLoop, and some news from our founder, Steve Ressler.
How Retrospectives Improve Project Success
Imagine you just completed a big project. For the most part, you consider it a success, but inevitably no project goes 100 percent according to plan. While the “woulda/shoulda/couldas” are fresh in your mind, it’s easy to assume you’ll remember them when it comes time for the next project. Learn how a retrospective can help.
An Update on Cloud in Government
Particularly in federal government, cloud adoption seems to be on the rise. The budget for provisioned services is increasing each year, and policies are in place to encourage “cloud first” approaches to procurement. But while a broad view of government IT trends shows an increase in cloud adoption, a closer look shows a more scattered… Read more »