We have all been there, stuck watching what seems like an endless panel, with panelists that drone on and on and on and on. There is no escaping the boring. What’s worse, you walk away without any new insights or understanding. Basically the entire thing was a waste of time. These horrible panel discussions makeRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Government and industry associations are undergoing major changes and shifts right to keep pace with government transformations. One of those groups is the Professional Services Council. They are moving their focus towards services rather than hardware. We get insights from President Stan Soloway. You can find all of our programs online:Read… Read more »
The Professional Services Council (PSC) is shifting focus. They have just announced a substantial expansion of their policy and advocacy portfolio. The goal is to align the association’s issue and policy agenda with the shifting direction of the federal technology and professional services market. Translation, they are going to be focusing on services and notRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: The past year has been tough for government works, the pay freeze, sequestration and then the dreaded government shutdown, to name just a few. But what made the year even more difficult was the lack of support and thanks given to public workers. The public’s faith in government dropped. Morale sagged.Read… Read more »
“Public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation.” – Margaret Chase Smith The past year has been tough for government works, the pay freeze, sequestration and then the dreaded government shutdown, to name just a few. But whatRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Just like Ben and Jerry’s 170 different flavors of ice cream, political appointees also come in a variety. You have your political types, your regulators, your implementers and your collaborators. So how can the Office of Personnel match the right political appointee to the right job? Insights in part two ofRead… Read more »
Just like Ben and Jerry’s 170 different flavors of ice cream, political appointees also come in a variety. You have your political types, your regulators, your implementers and your collaborators. So how can the Office of Personnel match the right political appointee to the right job? Paul Lawrence is a partner at Ernst & Young.Read… Read more »
The political appointee is one of the most prized and most difficult positions in government. These individuals are plucked (mostly) from the private sector, dragged through the Senate confirmation process and handed the top-job at an agency. They are expected to lead, but often don’t have the tools necessary to manage the difficult and nuancedRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: The political appointee is one of the most prized and most difficult positions in government. These individuals are plucked (mostly) from the private sector, dragged through the Senate confirmation process and handed the top-job at an agency. They are expected to lead, but often don’t have the tools necessary to manageRead… Read more »
Monday brought another round of winter weather to the DC metro region. The federal government was closed, but not for teleworkers. Teleworkers were able to continue on, business as usual. The question becomes, if telework is acceptable/necessary on days when the weather if foul, is telework also an advantage on days when the sun isRead… Read more »