Yearly Archives: 2013

Looking back at 2013 – The Wins and Losses

The end of the year means two things: setting unrealistic New Year’s resolutions and endless retrospectives. While we can’t force you to put down the cake and pick up a carrot, we can help you do your job better by highlighting some of the biggest and best innovations to come out of government in theRead… Read more »

TSP Talk Weekly Wrap Up

Stocks did not disappoint those expecting the positive seasonality rally during Christmas week. The holiday shortened week produced solid gains with the I-fund leading the way, while bonds and the F-fund were the losers. Here are the weekly, monthly, and annual TSP fund returns through Friday, December 27… The S&P 500 (SPY / C-fund) hasRead… Read more »

Terrain Files for 3D Worlds

For some time I’ve experimented with creating terrain for use in 3D immersive spaces. Usually I am trying to alter DEM files to create simulations of project sites. But lately I’ve started to explore creating specific shapes or designs, and I think I’ve finally found a work flow that might make the whole process aRead… Read more »

WIT Invites You to “2014 CIO/CTO Agenda” Panel Discussion

Women in Technology (WIT) is putting together a panel discussion on January 16th titled “ 2014 CIO/CTO Agenda.” So far, we have Michele WeslanderQuaid, Chief Technology Officer (Public Sector) & Innovation Evangelist at Google, Linda Howard, Deputy CIO, SAIC, and Lisa Davis, CIO, Georgetown University confirm their participation in the panel. Our distinguished speakers willRead… Read more »

Listen to the Experts – Best Insights from DorobekINSIDER Live in 2013

The end of the year means two things: setting unrealistic New Year’s resolutions and endless retrospectives. While we can’t force you to put down the cake and pick up a carrot, we can help you do your job better by highlighting some of the biggest and best innovations to come out of government in theRead… Read more »

Smart Feds Never Stop Learning

“He who stops being better stops being good.” – Oliver Cromwell The Japanese have a word that symbolizes constant, never-ending improvement. That word is kaizen. Many of the world’s most successful people have adopted this philosophy as well. Achievers commit to ongoing continual improvement. What about you? In today’s world, a certain amount of improvementRead… Read more »

Are open government advocates our frenemies?

Open government advocates create both opportunities and headaches for public administrators. On one hand, exposing government’s information and internal processes to the public strengthens democratic control–a core value of many public administrators. And greater openness can admit creativity and innovation that advance an agency’s mission. But on the other hand, public administrators work in anRead… Read more »

National Assoc. of Government Communicators survey on the use of digital communications in North America

https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=o5PBpg3DFdAAfRRtvkfgUA# Do you communicate either outside or inside your government agency using digital media as a tool? If so, we request your participation in a North America-wide survey on how government departments and agencies are increasingly transparent using digital communications. The National Association of Government Communicators, FedInsider and Adobe are conducting a study on digitalRead… Read more »