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Could government manage sequestration? – DorobekINSIDER 7 Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Just like sports, government websites should be accessible to everyone. Tips and tools to make it happen. Click here for the full story. Federally Employed Women — they have a new president and an updated mission. We found out what’s on tap and where they are aligning their priorities in thisRead… Read more »

White House outlines sequestration cuts: DorobekINSIDER’s 7 Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Shane Morris played a crucial behind-the-scenes role for the State Department during the Arab Spring uprisings in 2011, ensuring that U.S. embassies were able to dispatch and receive critical classified documents and equipment to fully carry out their diplomatic missions. We’ll find out how she did it.Click here for the fullRead… Read more »

Learn from Experts: How to Build a Great Government Website

Did you miss “Govloop’s Government Innovator’s Online Summit”? Never fear, you can learn what you missed at our training on “How to Build a Great Government Website” right here. Right now. You ready? This past Thursday, we were delighted to have Sheila Campbell, (Director of the Center for Excellence in Digital Government), and Hillary Hartley,Read… Read more »

ACT-IAC Oct. 4 Forum to Address Big Data Blues

In spite of the Obama Administration’s recent $200 million investment in the Big Data Research and Development Initiative many agencies continue to struggle to find the necessary funds for Big Data projects, while others are challenged to build the proper infrastructures to handle them. Simply put, agencies recognize the importance of Big Data, yet ITRead… Read more »

White House threatens veto on sequestration bill — 7 Stories you need to know

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Want real time economic data? The Census Bureau has lauched an App for that. It’s called America’s economy and it brings together data from 16 different economic indicators. Click here for the full story. The SEVEN stories that impact your life The House is expected to pass a measure today toRead… Read more »

Government Reform: The Colombia and South Africa Examples (Part 3)

Several developing countries are making seemingly breathtaking progress in developing performance management frameworks from scratch. What can we learn from them? Today’s focus is on Colombia and South Africa. The World Bank seminars this past Spring on international progress in performance management continue to have me mulling about the progress of the performance movement internationally,Read… Read more »

U.S. Ambassador killed in Libya – DorobekINSIDER 7 Stories you need to know

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: 12.5 million Americans are currently unemployed. But there are also a record number of jobs that need to be filled. What’s the disconnect? Deloitte’s Bill Eggers fills in the gaps. Click here for the full recap. The word sequestration sends shivers up the spines of government employees and contractors alike. ButRead… Read more »

Budget Battle – House proposes Continuing Resolution – DorobekINSIDER 7 Stories you Need to Know

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Feedback — it is so important to accomplishing your mission, but we all hate it… to give feedback… to get feedback. But there are ways to deliver that feedback effectively. Click here for the full recap. Click here for the full recap. Bone marrow — most of us don’t fully understandRead… Read more »

NAJIS Conference | October 9-12, 2012 | REGISTER NOW

Join us in Portland, Maine | October 9-12, 2012 for the annual NAJIS conference. Register at www.NAJIS.org This year’s agenda will cover trending topics of importance to criminal justice technology practitioners. Topics include SAVIN IEPD, eEverythingThe Good, The Bad and The Ugly, Re-Entry of OffendersThe Hampden County project, and Mobile Apps for Government, to mentionRead… Read more »