Recognize a Leader Who Inspired You
Have you ever wondered how to best recognize a current or past boss that has truly inspired you to produce your best work or reach new heights in your career?
A Peek Into Boston’s New Process for Evaluating IT Capital Investments
This past year, for the first time, departments were instructed to isolate their technology-specific investment requests and submit them for review by DoIT and their budget analyst ahead of the capital budget proposal deadline.
How to Be a Top Federal Disruptor
I’ve had the privilege of recently working for two disruptors in the federal government.
Logo (Re)design: Lessons Learned in the Trenches
Creating an organization’s logo can be a drawn-out, painful process. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are examples of two very different experiences.
After the Storm: Resilience in the Face of Adversity
When storms come (literally or figuratively), remember that the pain will eventually go away or become more manageable. Remember that you have what it takes to weather that storm. Remember that you are not alone.
Volunteering Can Pay Off
If you’re a recent grad, or considering a career switch, a lack of experience to land that first job or move into a new role can be intimidating. Don’t give up. You may be able to get the skills you need by donating your time to organizations who are looking for eager volunteers
The IoT is Really GEOIoT
If your organization has an IoT initiative, include plans to integrate it with your GIS. The benefits of both technologies will be much more substantial.
How to Get Yourself Back on Track After a Career Setback
When you’re unhappy at your job and you’re not feeling supported or valued, it’s easy to lose your confidence in your abilities. When your confidence wanes, make sure you find other ways to build it back up.
Rise of the Smart City SuperCluster
Many theories have come out of the study (and mistakes) of urban planning. The latest is the concept for a Smart City.
The Risk of Change
The purpose of software oversight is nothing more than to manage the risk of failure. The cost of oversight is more of the cost of risk avoidance.