I’ve always felt that a lot of innovation happens where resources are scarcest. Scarcity forces us to think differently, to be efficient and to question traditional (more expensive) models. This is why I’m always interested to see how local governments in developing economies are handling various problems. There is always an (enormous) risk that theseRead… Read more »
I can’t remember where I found the video – it might have been on Facebook, I’m not sure. I still haven’t worked out the etiquette, actually, of crediting someone on Facebook who’s posted something awesome, but only on FB and chosen not to share on Twitter. Am I supposed to respect the fact they’ve decidedRead… Read more »
Dear Mr. LaPierre, I’m writing this open letter as a concerned citizen and interested observer to provide some sound public/media relations advice and analysis. The reason is because the NRA has shot itself in the foot yet again from a public relations (PR) perspective — and, no less, during the heart of the holiday season.Read… Read more »
I cannot understand how one will fail if you can lead by high expectations but compassion. My father and his entire family were in business and dominated a line of business prior to the fall of the Republic of Vietnam. I watched and learned how my parents and my father’s siblings treated their employees. TheirRead… Read more »
Stocks finally took a little dive off of the fiscal cliff on Friday morning, but they hung in there and saw just modest losses of less than 1%, and ended the week with some respectable gains. Here are the TSP fund returns for the week of December 17 through December 21. The early weakness onRead… Read more »
By BobGourley The Geospatial Intelligence Forum highlighted the capabilities of the Cloud Front Group in an assessment titled “Analysis for Action” This piece highlights the importance of well engineered systems to extract and move the right information. Cloud Front Group is known for their work with the best available American technologies including capabilities from SaratogaRead… Read more »
State Department is looking for USG talent to run a cutting-edge web shop in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. It’s a GS-2210-14 that heads up a team of web and social media experts who manage technology and provide expert advice in digital communications. Websites use adaptive and responsive design. It’s a Drupal shop.Read… Read more »
Social Connect via: I’ve always been bad at introductions and this blog post will not be any different. The idea for this post has been floating in my head for several months but I’ve only realized the inspiration for it recently. I’ve always said that this blog will be on subjects as they come toRead… Read more »
As I reflected on 2012 and the potential topic for this year’s forty-eighth blog post in 2012, it became obvious to me what I should write about. Thank you to our members for your support and participation in our collective effort to bring common sense to Government procurement. It has been an interesting and challengingRead… Read more »
This has been quite the year, for NCDD and all of us. Our tiny staff (me, Andy and Joy) and our amazing Board and volunteers do the best we can to support the dialogue and deliberation community. As always, we need your support to keep this work going – so please think us in yourRead… Read more »