Several people have asked me what I took away from Transparency Camp, an “unconference” held this past weekend here in DC (read the Twitter stream to get an idea what it was like). I did get a few concrete facts out of it, but fundamentally to me, it was all about basic research, not applied.Read… Read more »
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2009 iGov Research Institute, University of Washington and Seattle,
Sharon Dawes informs me that doctoral students from all countries are invited to apply for this week-long, intensive residential program on the impact of information and communication technologies on government and governance. The iGov Research Institute is a program of the Center for Technology in Government at the University at Albany/SUNY and is supported byRead… Read more »
McCrindle Research on Gen Y
Generation Y has a reputation for little company loyalty and poor job commitment. Clearly Generation Y have a shorter tenure in a job but the cause isn’t so much a lack of loyalty or commitment but a desire for variety, challenge, and change. This high job mobility is not just a factor of being young,Read… Read more »
Getting Into Civic Tech
Civic tech needs all of us, working together, for the greater good. However, it’s not always easy finding that special role. Here are some tips.
Smart Maps Help Open Tight US Housing Market to Buyers in the Margins
Ginnie Mae used GIS-based analysis to find new opportunities for lenders and investors to make loans available to underrepresented borrowers.
Zig + Zag = Interagency Collaboration
Interagency collaboration, a.k.a. the zig-zag career method, has multiple benefits that can help an individual move up the organizational ladder.
What’s in Store for the Rest of 2024 (and Beyond)
A GovLoop featured contributor offers seven predictions for government technology in 2024 and beyond.
Cracking Encryption: The Quantum Threat
Quantum computing offers great promise but also great risk, and current encryption standards are especially vulnerable to the quantum threat. There are actions that agencies can take today, however, to safeguard their systems.
Beyond Business Cards: Creating a Supportive Community for Long-Term Growth
Demystify the process for successful professional networking, including actionable steps you can take today to position yourself for career growth and overcome common challenges.
Personal Brand Building: The Power of Your Network
By building and leveraging a strong professional network, you can enhance your personal brand. Learn what that means, as well as strategies for increasing your credibility and visibility.