I know things work as they do for the reasons they do. I realize that our current form of bureaucratic insanity is the result of centuries of careful, refined and deliberate progress. I accept that trying to alter the direction of how things are done is as effective as trying to hold back a hurricaneRead… Read more »
Note: This is a re-post from my blog that I wanted to share directly w/the Govloop community, your feedback is appreciated) 1. If you don’t act, you don’t exist 2. If you don’t share, you can’t engage 3. If you can’t act or share, you can’t empower Act, share and empower. That’s what we want,Read… Read more »
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) responds to more than 100,000 questions each year. Regularly asked questions become Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). NLM Reference and Consumer Health FAQs are at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/services/faqref.html. We review and update our FAQs frequently. The FAQ resources include national and international government agencies and non-profit organizations. Three of our FAQs areRead… Read more »
Hi Everyone, I am sitting here at the Executive Leadership Conference in Williamsburg, VA, with Paul Adler, US Business Development Manager for the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade), an Australian government organization. We are engaging in a quick live tour of GovLoop. Paul facilitates collaboration and conversations between the US and Australian governments on a rangeRead… Read more »
From The Acquisition Corner There has been some discussion recently on a case study of shortening the procurement cycle from the lessons learned of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle. The MRAP is an armored all-terrain vehicle whose purchase and desire for rapid deployment was motivated by the continuing deaths of troops in IraqRead… Read more »
How big of a security problem is Web/Gov 2.0 in Government? 30.0% Huge Issue 38.0% Just Needs Training 22.0% Minor Problem 10.0% What Problem
Originally posted on Unleash the Monster When President Barack Obama took office, the role of diversity within organizations heightened. For more than 200 years previously, the presidency was held exclusively by white males. Now, more than ever, organizations across the board are recognizing the need to commit to diversity. Why is it so important thatRead… Read more »
You can read my blog post that has all the information, but this shows you how a simple idea, and the RT power of Twitter is helping raise money for school children through the DonorsChoose program. Full story: http://bit.ly/EgokB Note: This post is of my own personal opinion and is not endorsed or supported byRead… Read more »
Below is a blog I posted internally on our Oakland County web site. I wanted to share it with you to see if people outside Michigan have some thouights for us. Here you go! Are there tough times in Michigan? Are people wondering if they have a future and what that future will hold? IRead… Read more »
Earlier I read an interesting article on state government in Utah, and what the results are for them going to a 4-day workweek – $4.1 million in savings for the year!!!! Interesting! If you’re interested in reading the article, I’ve included the link! Does anyone know – What ever happenened to the USPS? Aren’t theyRead… Read more »