There are several different avenues for private enterprise and government to work together in the technology field these days. This can benefit all parties involved, from the government agencies to the industry, to the consumer. I want to explore a couple of them today and look at what they can mean to you. Technology TransferRead… Read more »
We were fortunate in getting Tom Ridge, John Gannon, and Roger Cressey to share their eyewitness observations about the founding of DHS, its performance to date, and the evolution of the terrorist threat that ignited the largest U.S. government reorganization in half a century–in a well-produced documentary at AOL Government http://bit.ly/p3EWpN . Ridge of courseRead… Read more »
Translink, the company that runs public transit in the region where I live (Vancouver/Lower Mainland) is getting ready to launch a real time bus tracking app that will use GPS data to figure out how far away the next the bus you are waiting for really is. This is great news for everyone. Of courseRead… Read more »
Judge Greg Mathis, host of the “Judge Mathis” television show, addressed the need to educate young people about the history of the civil rights and labor movements on AFGE’s ”Inside Government.” The show originally aired on Friday, Aug. 19 as a special broadcast from the AFGE’s Annual Human Rights Training Conference. Click here to listenRead… Read more »
Seems like everyday we are getting more and more bleak news about the Post Office. Numerous news outlets have reported that the Post Office is on the brink of defaulting this month. I read an article today from Gov Exec that reports that by the end of the month, the Post Office could be inRead… Read more »
Federal Government efectively embracing diversity in the workplace, how do you differentating between stereotypes and generalizations?
During these days prior to the tenth anniversary of the worst day in the history of this country the Government Man will dispense with the usual satire and comedy. Poking fun at what people take seriously is something I enjoy doing but there is nothing funny about 9/11. Since it has become fashionable to trashRead… Read more »
I originally published on GovWin Communication is an important aspect of any business, but how do new media tools affect government contractors seeking to team with others? In addition to social media tools like LinkedIn and Twitter, there are additional tools like company blogs and webinars that all play a part in extending the voiceRead… Read more »
How do you solve a problem like Belgium? Two countries living under one government – or more accurately 45 governments since the end of WWII – and no government for the past 451 days. The June 2010 victory of the separatist party in Parliament could have set in motion an end to the country ofRead… Read more »
Can someone explain to me why so many people like to throw around what grade they are? I think it is a sign of no class, everyone counts no matter what GS grade they currently possess. My GS grade or job title does not define me; my willingness to be a good public servant forRead… Read more »