In the private sector, big data has been used to improve customer engagements, gain efficiencies in processing requests, streamline internal processes and even as a means to have information tailored to suit a customer’s specific needs. Although the way we measure success is different between the private and public sector, the general theme is theRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Let’s be honest, right now the federal government is being pummeled by scandals. So how does government improve its reputation and get back in the public’s good graces? We get insights from the Partnership for Public Service. The SEVEN stories that impact your life A Senate committee on Tuesday questioned DanielRead… Read more »
The National Aeronautic and Space Administration has been a leading global pioneer in science and technology since its inception in 1958, boldly going where no man has gone before. NASA has produced technology that has been adapted not only for the grandeur of space exploration but also for non-aerospace uses in the private sector, bringingRead… Read more »
Right now the federal government is being pummeled by scandals. The IRS is facing the double whammy with its conference spending and its handling of Tea Party tax audits. Meanwhile the NSA is facing a scandal of their own in its secret phone tapping. So how does government improve its reputation and get back inRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Default open data; that was one of the big takeaways from the Digital Government Strategy released last year. But the DGS was a bit murkey on how agencies should implement open data. The White House has formalized that dilemma with the Open Data Directive released in May. Click here for theRead… Read more »
The armed forces all face a similar challenge: how to use technology to provide war fighters with the most reliable, up to date information, anywhere and at any time. As Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration, John Grimes, noted, “we can leverage information at the right time to allow decision makersRead… Read more »
Hundreds of unread emails, regulatory requirements, acquisition holdups, antiquated technology – in the government it seems there is always something to complain about. But that endless cycle of negativity can not only impact your job performance but your life too. Anya Kajich is a Supervisory Public Health Veterinarian for USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.Read… Read more »
Default open data; that was one of the big takeaways from the Digital Government Strategy released last year. But the DGS was a bit murkey on how agencies should implement open data. The White House has formalized that dilemma with the Open Data Directive released in May. Hudson Hollister is the Executive Director for theRead… Read more »
Everyone has been on a conference call in their work lives. For many people, they have at least one a week. For others, 2-3 a day. One thing I’ve noticed is that it can be difficult to run a conference call well. There is no training but it is really important. Here are my tipsRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: It seems you can’t turn around these days without hearing about another government conference scandal. But what gets lost in the horror stories of magicians and fancy hotel suits is the real reason why these conferences are essential for govies, learning. Click here for the full recap. The SEVEN stories thatRead… Read more »