How to Stop Over-Apologizing
A lot of people find it difficult to say, “I’m sorry.” However, women tend to overuse the phrase, especially in workplace communication. Here are a few ways to stop over-apologizing.
Why We Should Stop ‘Recognizing’ Employees and Start Appreciating Them
In many cases, recognition programs actually are backfiring and creating negative reactions among team members. In fact, the three most common reactions I receive from employees when they talk about “employee recognition” are apathy, sarcasm, and cynicism.
Executive Order Reaffirms CIO Budget, Hiring Authorities
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on May 15 that reinforces many of the provisions concerning CIOs that were previously establish by law. The order also extends term appointments for IT professionals brought in to fill critical positions.
What DevOps Means to Cloud Computing
For cloud, adopting a DevOps approach is a powerful way to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
What Will You Experience at NextGen?
Are you wondering what NextGen was like for folks who have attended the Summit in the past? Hear directly from past attendees and speakers to help determine whether a professional development opportunity is right for you.
Case Study: Accelerating Digital Transformation in the Ocean State
The state of Rhode Island has the potential to become the innovation hub for New England and a model for the rest of the country. In an interview, the Director of Government Innovation discussed how Rhode Island is digitally transforming government by improving digital accessibility and cross-agency collaboration.
How New Centers of Excellence Are Driving IT Modernization
The model is serving as a new way for tackling issues across government in five key areas: cloud adoption, IT infrastructure optimization, customer experience, contact center and service delivery analytics.
Nebraska’s Playbook for IT Centralization
Nebraska CIO Ed Toner shared his initial insights into his state’s centralization process and offered advice for future IT consolidators in government. Specifically, he offered four themes to consider as other states pursue centralization.
4 Fatal Career Don’ts You’re Still Doing
If you’re still making these fatal career don’ts, you’re shooting yourself in the foot when it comes to your career and professional development.
How GIS Can Strengthen the Nation’s Infrastructure
Learn how GIS can assist government in implementing infrastructure improvements in a data-driven and cost-effective manner.