Yearly Archives: 2014

Standardizing Innovation

Originally posted at www.cpsrenewal.ca. Voices have been asking how government could take advantage of interesting models such as gamification, crowdsourcing, nudges, etc., looking for opportunities to innovate. I’ve tended to think that, if there is value in such approaches, the better question would be “Why are we not already using them?” And there’s a reasonableRead… Read more »

My current favourite toy

Just before Christmas, and as a bit of a Christmas treat for myself, I bought an iPad mini with retina display and 3g mobile broadband access (ie not the wifi only model). I love it. Up til now my tablet of choice was a second generation Nexus 7, produced by Asus but sanctioned by GoogleRead… Read more »

Sustainability Marketing Is Green…and More

Sustainability marketing is fast becoming a business best practice. With its focus on social justice, economic prosperity and environmental protection, sustainability is really all about addressing the needs of people, profits and planet. Sustainability marketing, when done right, is a holistic marketing strategy that enables a brand to do good things for people in theRead… Read more »

Telecom, Security, Cloud and the State of California – Your chance to join the discussion

On Monday, February 10, 2014 the Public Sector Technology Exchange (PSTE) will be hosting a government and industry panel discussion on “Telecom, the Cloud, and Security” from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the CalPERS Building Auditorium located on 400 Q Street in Sacramento, California. The PSTE is an independent forum that discusses the issuesRead… Read more »

It’s time to CodeAcross

Since 2012, each February, Code for America has gathered in communities across the country to Code Across America. This February, we’re doing it again, but this time, we’re going worldwide. Join your us, join your neighbors February 21-23 and together, let’s CodeAcross the world. CodeAcross 2014 is a weekend full of events that are takingRead… Read more »

Top Organizational Development Challenges Facing the Federal Government

Check out this article about some of the leading trends: http://www.forbes.com/sites/joshbersin/2013/12/19/ten-predictions-for-talent-leadership-and-hr-technology-in-2014/ Register for this upcoming FREE webinar to learn more about key challenges and what Federal agencies are doing NOW to address most pressing issues discuss with other Federal employees Top Organizational Development Challenges Facing the Federal Government Thursday, January 23, 2014 11:00 – 11:45Read… Read more »

What are the top challenges that will impact the Federal Government Acquisition Officers in 2014?

Check out this article about some of the leading trends: http://www.forbes.com/sites/joshbersin/2013/12/19/ten-predictions-for-talent-leadership-and-hr-technology-in-2014/ Register for this upcoming FREE webinar to learn more about key challenges and what Federal agencies are doing NOW to address most pressing issues discuss with other Federal employees Top Organizational Development Challenges Facing the Federal Government Thursday, January 23, 2014 11:00 – 11:45Read… Read more »

What are the top challenges will impact the Federal Government in 2014?

Check out this article about some of the leading trends: http://www.forbes.com/sites/joshbersin/2013/12/19/ten-predictions-for-talent-leadership-and-hr-technology-in-2014/ Register for this upcoming FREE webinar to learn more about key challenges and what Federal agencies are doing NOW to address most pressing issues discuss with other Federal employees Top Organizational Development Challenges Facing the Federal Government Thursday, January 23, 2014 11:00 – 11:45Read… Read more »