A Techno-Pessimist’s Guide to Government AI
Even “techno-pessimists” like me believe that we should be preparing government AI to minimize harms to the public we serve.
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Level Up Your Docs: Making Government Word Documents Accessible to All
Are your Word documents accessible to vision-impaired colleagues? A few simple steps can improve your written communications for those who use screen reader technology.
Prioritizing Data in Government Technology Modernization
In government, digital modernization often overlooks enterprise data management, which results in fragmented ecosystems that limit modernization’s full potential.
Keeping AGILE from becoming FRAGILE
Here are seven tips for using agile to launch a new digital government process — successfully.
Prepare & Persevere: Navigating the Challenging Rivers of a Fed Gov Job Search
Applying for a government job requires planning, patience and belief in yourself. Here is real-world guidance for securing a federal position.
Wasting Your Greatest Resource? Get the GOAT in the Game!
The greatest performer in your agency may be someone you don’t call on much anymore, someone who’s older or has survived multiple layoffs and in-force reductions. But overlooking those employees is a mistake.
Glancing Through the Overton Window at Your Organizational Culture and Leadership
Both leaders and followers shape workforce culture, including what is and isn’t acceptable to discuss. By examining your leadership style through the concept of an Overton Window, you can “read the room” and identify growth opportunities.
The Importance of Looking Up
Effective change leaders look up often and share what they see “out there” with their teams to inspire a culture of insight and innovation.
Embracing “Diverseability”: Transforming Workplace Inclusion Beyond Diversity
Despite advancements in DEI, there remains a significant employment gap between individuals with and without disabilities, and organizations are missing out on the knowledge, talent and valuable perspectives that disabled persons offer. Here are specific ways to change that.
Building Resilient Federal Agencies With AI and Cybersecurity Initiatives
Agencies can improve their cyber defenses by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their cybersecurity strategies. Here are specific benefits of an AI-powered approach.