We are all familiar of the story of the three little pigs. Each pig built his different house to the best of his abilities – one with hay, one with sticks and one with bricks. Despite their efforts, however, the pigs’ houses were blown down one-by-one by the big, bad wolf. When it comes toRead… Read more »
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Leap Not Creep Course Schedule
Welcome to “Leap Not Creep: Accelerating Innovation Implementation” Please review the course schedule and access the weekly assignments via the links below. Pre-Course Activities Week of July 22 – 25 You have 3-4 activities to complete before the course launches the following week. Please be sure to complete these activities in advance. Week 1: Orientation and The Path toRead… Read more »
Cloud: Government’s Best Friend
I remember it like it was yesterday. August 9, 2001, the day that my dog Dexter became the newest – and cutest – member of our family. I recall cuddling him in my arms as he nuzzled his fuzzy body in my lap on the car ride home. Every fiber in my being rejoiced atRead… Read more »
GSA, OMB, DoD, OPM: CBG Round-up, 07.18.2014
Gadi Ben-Yehuda Three Stories about GSA. How ‘Bout These Apples? The GSA turned a snarky BuzzFeed listicle into an earnest hastag, asking people to share their favorite government structures. Challenges Come of Age. Steve Kelman, writing in FCW, says that government challenges “may be one of the single largest changes in government management in theRead… Read more »
Would You Wear Flip Flops to Work? – Plus the 7 Gov Stories
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Just a few years ago social media was seen as an adolescent playground. Selfies, Facebook pokes, and pointless status updates created what seemed to be a cesspool of millennial playtime. Times have changed. If you don’t have an ongoing social media campaign you’re out of the loop and your business isRead… Read more »
Fireworks, Festivities, and Connections II Dashboard Launch
In July, we celebrate America, our independence, and our freedom. Thousands of fireworks take off one after another across our beautiful night skies and we have fun with family and friends. This year, we have one more reason to celebrate — at least in the IT and data communities. Over the July 4th weekend, ourRead… Read more »
Five Annoying Coworkers – And How To Deal With Them
We’ve all been on our way to refill our coffee cups when we notice a certain coworker is there already – and we retreat to our desks on the double. Everyone has a person or two in the office that he tries to avoid. Maybe they’re too negative, maybe they’re too needy, maybe they’re aRead… Read more »
Using Data to Improve Citizen Services – Plus the 7 Gov Stories
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: We depend on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to protect our health by providing information and regulation for drugs and medical devices. But sometimes when times get tough, the FDA needs to depend on someone as well. Marcia Crosse, Director at the Government Accountability Office (GAO) for the Healthcare team,Read… Read more »
Confusion Marred Police Response to Navy Yard Shooting – Plus the 7 Gov Stories
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Sometimes looking to your past can improve your future. We talk with Robert Shea about a new kind of assessment. You can find all of our programs online: DorobekINSIDER.com and GovLoop Insights at http://insights.govloop.com. The SEVEN stories that impact your life Washington Post: Confusion Marred Police Response to Navy Yard Shooting,Read… Read more »
Best Practices for Improving Your Federal Agency’s Stakeholder Engagement
In 2009, the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) had to face an unsettling fact: when it came to generating stakeholder engagement, the old way of doing things just wasn’t going to cut it anymore. After conducting research, DOI realized that despite being a federal agency with a huge stakeholder base and a wealth of importantRead… Read more »