The Basics of Project Management: Lessons from the Holidays
Techniques for ensuring project success.
Project Management
Data as a DevOps Driver, Not Drag
It’s not Dev versus Ops, it’s Dev plus Ops. The communication between development and operations departments is crucial to eliminating red tape from government software development. DevOps is a process of integrating the two departments with a goal of changing and improving their relationship. Some of the benefits of empowering DevOps include faster development time,Read… Read more »
Managing Government Funds
As kids we were beyond ecstatic when we heard that extra change jingling around in our piggy banks. We may have used the extra cash to treat ourselves, but the main goal was to keep as much money in the piggy bank as we could, for as long as possible. Unfortunately, government doesn’t function inRead… Read more »
3 Ways to Help You Do More With What You Have
Advanced degrees, training, learning conferences: these are all good and should be part of your professional development. They just shouldn’t be your first call for help when you have to solve problems at work. So today I’m going to discuss three ways you can solve a lot of challenges without having to do everything on… Read more »
How to Get Rid of IT Sprawl
So you’ve officially decided that the obsolete, inefficient way of managing information technology at your agency should no longer be utilized. Congratulations! You’ve effectively decided to get rid of IT sprawl, a reality too often seen in government. As a refresher, IT sprawl happens when information is separated, disparate applications are deployed, and there areRead… Read more »
3 Lean Six Sigma Tools Everyone Can Use
Learning these three tools can help you efficiently map out projects, identify problems and implement effective solutions.
Solving the Issue of IT Sprawl
By consolidating one-off solutions and leveraging a common platform for business applications across the enterprise, government IT leaders can reduce costs, streamline operations and, ultimately, provide better service to citizens.
Military Extends Communications to the Community
Have you every wondered what’s happening behind the secured walls of a military base? Who lives there? Oftentimes, life on a military base can be very isolating from the neighboring community. It’s often difficult for service members to integrate themselves effectively with the surrounding community and vice versa. But that’s all changing. Thanks in largeRead… Read more »
A Cloud Management Revolution
Cloud computing models often require agencies to rethink their processes because cloud actually introduces a new velocity and a new cadence.
Don’t Build Applications in a Vacuum
It’s the start of the new FY, and new projects are getting initiated all across the government. As these initiatives get underway, the post gives you three things to focus on, and three things to stay away from.