How to Avoid the Dangers of Rear-View Metrics
Virtually all reporting in government today looks backward, using data sources that can be old or misinterpreted. There are ways, though, to make rear-view metrics more real-time.
Posts By Marina Nitze
5 Ways to Emerge Stronger from Your Next Crisis
It is possible to emerge from a crisis stronger and more resilient, with clearer priorities and cross-functional communication, and with a clearer eye for metrics that matter.
How to Set the Perfect Blend of Short- and Long-Term Goals
Planning out your short- and long-term goals and projects can help ensure a steady stream of progress, earn your colleagues’ trust, and contribute to an excellent performance review.
5 Pitfalls of Digital Transformation (and how to avoid them)
It feels like everybody’s in the midst of a digital transformation these days. I had the privilege of having a front-row seat to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs successful transformation when I was its Chief Technology Officer and have since served as a crisis engineer on many failing digital transformations. Here are five pitfallsRead… Read more »
5 Ways to Work Down Your Backlog
In government, tasks and processes can easily become backlogged, but there are five strategies to help you scale down the growing pile of work.
5 Ways to Work With Your Mainframe
Despite talk about the importance of completely replacing agency mainframes, there actually are five ways to make mainframes work for you, explains a GovLoop featured contributor.
5 Strategies to Get What You Want at Your Next Meeting
Getting the result you want from a meeting requires some pre-meeting strategy, not extemporaneous speeches. Here are five ways to secure the meeting outcomes you want.
How to Be the Queen on the Chessboard
While other chess pieces have their limitations, the queen can navigate freely in all directions — forwards, backwards, diagonally — and cross any distance. Here’s how to translate that into your workplace experiences.
How to Get IT to Say “Yes”
Approvals from the IT department can be slow in coming. Learn strategies to increase your chances of hearing “yes” on your next request.
10 Ways to Enhance Equity and Accessibility in Identity Verification (Part 2)
Here’s how to implement a robust identity verification system that doesn’t unfairly exclude people from services they deserve.