Poof! It’s your lucky day you just rubbed some random object in your office and out popped a genie that will grant you one wish for Open Government. What are you wishing for? – An awesome data site? – A world class developer? – An agency that really gets the Open Gov concept? You canRead… Read more »
Here’s a question to mull over for a minute – who is your work spouse? I’ll give you a moment to think about it, and I’ll be back. Okay, I’m back. According to Wikipedia, the term ‘work wife’ was coined in the 1930s by Faith Baldwin’s novel of the same name. Eighty years later, youRead… Read more »
If you’ve ever belonged to an organization that relies on volunteers, you know one thing to be true: It’s always the same handful of folks who show up to pitch in and provide the energy to power your programs. So I’m wondering: does this phenomena ring true for web- and mobile-based citizen engagement activities? AfterRead… Read more »
Let me explain. I receive many questions from my Project Management Career Newsletter about degrees. Should I get an MBA or a Master’s degree in Project Management? I have a BS or BA in an unrelated discipline. Should I go back to school for an advanced business or PM degree? I just got laid off.Read… Read more »
There are some people who still don’t have regular access to computers and the internet. This is the first part of a GovGirl video series exploring the concept, and its challenges for government. Get your own valid XHTML YouTube embed code Please comment with your thoughts on why the digital divide sucks and ideas forRead… Read more »
I’ve been trying out all kinds of technology. The Droid Incredible, the motorola Xoom, iPad, chrome os laptop cr-48 and comparing those to the experience I have on a traditional legacy desktop. So what’s my conclusion? It’s really freakin hard to go mobile. In a way you could say that it’s not the technology orRead… Read more »
I am a major proponent of using social media in learning, education and training. I dedicate a good deal of professional and personal energy explaining how organizations improve knowledge flows, how social media becomes a means for collective intelligence and how individuals and groups can improve performance, collaborate and innovate as knowledge and speed increase.Read… Read more »
Most of us have a favorite sports team affiliation – whether it’s a pro team or our alma mater from college days. And some of us proudly post our unwavering love as fans on our cars, on our chests and, yes, in our offices. But what if your favorite sports team is a political partyRead… Read more »
Call me a sucker. I’m 42 and on my first visit to Disney World. Yes, it’s the happiest place on earth. Dreams do come true. Heck, it’s the land of milk and honey. And the Federal Government should run more like Disney. Why would I make such a bold audacious statement? Have I been drinkingRead… Read more »
Feds do some cool work, and their work deserves to be showcased. Last year, Federal News Radio profiled some federal workers with more unconventional jobs as part of the series “Cool Jobs in Government.” We’re continuing the series – this time with more multimedia (think more photos, audio slideshows and video). I’m looking for suggestionsRead… Read more »