I recently attended a webinar hosted by GSA’s Web Manager University who is hosting a series of New Media Talks. I attended a talk by Charles Birnbaum, who is responsible for Business Development and Partnerships at FourSquare.com. on the use of FourSquare in government. He was accompanied by Jill James, social media lead at theRead… Read more »
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When Contracting, It’s Not About You
{Originally published at GovWin.com, a Deltek network.} You might have the coolest new technology or most profitable business model on the block, but when you contract with the government, it’s not about you. The panel of experts at the latest GovWin webinar, Securing Government Contracts: Lessons Learned from Successful SMBs, explained why. [Watch the archivedRead… Read more »
Why Social Media behind the Government Firewall Matters
This comment, posted four months ago to my blog by Jesse G. in response to this post on GCPEDIA, remains one of the favorite comments posted to my blog ever. This is a public servant who understands the future and is trying to live it. I’ve literally had this comment sitting in my inbox becauseRead… Read more »
Band-aids on symptoms in the UK
The ridiculous proposition from the UK government overnight that access to social media for those participating in social unrest (and, yes, blatant criminality) beggars belief. The problems currently in the UK are, undoubtedly, symptomatic of a wide and deep set of infernally complex circumstances in that nation for which the seeds were sewn many yearsRead… Read more »
HopStop adds emissions calculator
HopStop, which provide transit, pedestrian, and bicycle directions, added a carbon emissions savings calculator on all search results. Users searching for local directions can quantify the positive impact of their transit-based travel on the environment in relation to driving a car and also identify the transit, walking, or biking route that minimizes their carbon footprint.Read… Read more »
Push Me, Pull You: Handling Multiple Offers and Interviews
Timing is everything in the job search. This statement is true when it comes to applying before a job deadline, applying early and often, getting your references to reply quickly, and most of all when dealing with job interviews and offers. If you are lucky enough to have had multiple job interviews, you will likelyRead… Read more »
Hundreds Attend AFGE Human Rights Training in Atlanta
AFGE activists from across the nation traveled to Atlanta this week for the annual Human Rights Training (HRT) sponsored by the Women’s and Fair Practices Department. The training included courses on diversity, conflict resolution and social media. Tuesday’s luncheon featured remarks by National Vice President and WFP Department director Augusta Thomas, National President John GageRead… Read more »
Make it so –the dream of cloud computing – Part 1 Cost and Service Models
Lately I’ve been embroiled in a series of debates between colleagues on the topic of Cloud computing. These “active” discussions revolve around a few themes; is cloud new or just timeshare rebranded, is there a market for I.T. professionals after cloud, the security red herring, everyone is going to the cloud, and finally implications toRead… Read more »
Diary of a Frustrated Young Professional -Working Hard for the Credit
Dear all knowing Internet, It has happened to all of us. We do the work and somebody takes the credit. In one such instance, I worked with my supervisor at the time on a response to a national technology survey on behalf of my state. When we get the results we and it turns outRead… Read more »
Report: A/E Firms Will Need New Tactics To Stay Competitive
This was originally published by our assistant managing editor Sean Tucker The federal government is expected to cut spending and reduce the number of contracts it issues in coming years — even in fields that have seen rapid growth over the last decade. For architecture, engineering and construction (A/E) contractors, this means a tough, competitiveRead… Read more »