1.) “Daily Dose: Another Government Shutdown?” by Jeff Ribeira, When the threat of a government shutdown came to light in February, GovLoopers were clearly concerned. They debated whether or not they believed the government would resolve its differences by the spring, launching this Daily Dose into the top spot by far. 2.) “Daily Dose: WhiteRead… Read more »
Earlier this week, I was reading one of the many online newsletters I peruse regularly. It felt a little like I was reading the same stories over and over. Every year at this time we are bombarded with articles about the year in review, lists of newsmakers and game changers along with reminders of notableRead… Read more »
1.) “What would a ‘government shutdown’ mean in practical terms?” started by Chris Stevenson When the government first threatened to shut down in February, many govies were confused about what exactly this meant to them – what were the consequences? What would change? Would their agency close it’s doors, or remain open? Will they getRead… Read more »
Early on during the Expertnet consultation last year, I shared the following (sadly, the Expertnet wiki is locked due to its paid subscription having expired, but Google still has most of it cached): re: Notifying Experts tbonnema Dec 18, 2010 12:43 am It looks like ExpertNet is trying to solve at least two distinct problems:Read… Read more »
It seems that the tides have turned in the Government contracting world firmly in the direction of IDIQs and GSA/VA schedules. If you are the Government, it is hard to imagine why it would not be the case. Instead of a lengthy 12-18 months procurement process, the Government can award a contract in two toRead… Read more »
[If you do not wish to receive my free mailings, email [email protected]] Hi, As we rapidly stream through the holiday season and New Year, I hope you can reconnect with loved ones, whether in person or electronically. I hope too you will take the time to pause and recall both fond memories and any feelingsRead… Read more »
Oftentimes federal workgroups innovate and/or develop best practices, but we do not share across systems. How do high-performing government agencies or private sector companies spread best practices to ensure integration? – Supervisor (GS-15), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Anyone who’s worked in a large organization can tell you how it is difficult to spread bestRead… Read more »
The essence of government transparency is accessibility. Today I’ll demonstrate how search can instantly link your staff and citizens to information they are looking for. Not only does it drastically reduce the amount of time you spend responding to information requests, but it also saves time for website visitors! Read more on the Granicus Blog
The results are tallied, but before I announce the final winner of the GovLoop 2011 Charity Challenge, I just wanted to acknowledge all of the government member organizations that are giving groups of public sector professionals with common backgrounds and interests a place to connect and collaborate with their peers. GovLoop is proud to haveRead… Read more »
By Leilani Martinez and Jessica Milcetich The USA.gov team is launching a series of interactive, multimedia campaigns that package the most useful and relevant government information around specific topics. The whole USA.gov family — including GobiernoUSA.gov,Kids.gov, social media outlets, email lists and more — is working in a coordinated fashion for these campaigns in orderRead… Read more »