Has Walmart discovered a “Better, Faster, Cheaper, Greener” philosophy?
In this brief interview, Scott Price, President and CEO of Walmart Asia, makes the case for sustainability in the Walmart business plan. Original post
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PRESIDENT GAGE FEATURED ON C-SPAN’S “WASHINGTON JOURNAL”
President Gage was featured on C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal” on August 16. NP Gage discussed how the debt ceiling deal and the Super Committee could affect the federal workforce. Other topics included job elimination, pay and hiring freezes, and other reductions in benefits. You can click here to view President Gage’s feature. Filed under: Federal Agencies,Read… Read more »
Customer Service Answers You Can’t Do Without
Sometimes what’s needed may not be in the book…just simple understanding. Today’s customers are emotional and want to blame someone. We may not be able to fix the problem ourselves, but we can help; the big problem is getting them to listen. We know what makes great customer service. We know what keeps customers comingRead… Read more »
ScotGovCamp tickets available
The wonderful Lesley Thomson has once again put together ScotGovCamp for another year. It takes place in Aberdeen on Saturday, September 24. All the details and booking is here. Don’t forget the event blog and networking group. Not sure if I will make it as I’m heading north of the border for the Epic SocialRead… Read more »
PRESIDENT GAGE FEATURED ON C-SPAN’S “WASHINGTON JOURNAL”
President Gage was featured on C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal” on August 16. NP Gage discussed how the debt ceiling deal and the Super Committee could affect the federal workforce. Other topics included job elimination, pay and hiring freezes, and other reductions in benefits. You can click here to view President Gage’s feature. Filed under: Federal Agencies,Read… Read more »
A Look at NASA’s Sustainability Base
Here is a quick follow up on last Friday’s post about sustainability at NASA. In the video below, USA Today interviews Steve Zornetzer, Associate Center Director, NASA Ames – and GOVgreen participant – about NASA’s new ultra-efficient building, and takes us on a brief tour of the construction site. Original post
4 Steps To Recover From a PMP Exam Fail
I get to help people with all kinds of questions about their project management careers, and I absolutely love doing it. I offer and recommend training to teach general project management knowledge, career coaching, and to help with things like PMP certification. But what happens if you fail the PMP exam? It’s Not All PuppyRead… Read more »
Okay, last in a summer series: the Fish Taco from Tacofino, delicious
okay, look at this photo. Tell me that does not look good: On the left is the classic fish taco from Tacofino, on the right, their halibut special. Both are as good to eat as they look in this photo. Both are pretty minimalist, with the traditional fish taco serving up some lightly fried whiteRead… Read more »
Kundra’s “Reflections on Public Service”
Outgoing Federal CIO Vivek Kundra had an impressive legacy advancing the open government movement both at the national and local levels. He ended his tenure as U.S. Chief Technology Officer last Friday, and will be transitioning to a teaching position at Harvard University. Today, he posted a thoughtful piece, reflecting on his time in publicRead… Read more »
Enhancing Collective Defense with Taxonomies for Operational Cyber Defense
Cyberspace is our interconnected information technology. And since everything either is or is becoming connected, one of the defining characteristics of cyberspace is its complexity. This adds burden to cyber defenders. Defense teams require experience, education, training and a mindset that lets them continually learn. They also must forge broad teams across multiple subject andRead… Read more »