Rainmaker 17 – Breaking The Invisible Wall
Last month’s GMU Annual Startup Challenge Competition was the first I remember where I got to sit in the audience and watch… I wasn’t presenting. What I saw (and remembered) is an idea that because we are presenting, we have to respect that invisible wall that separates actors from the audience, the cast of CheersRead… Read more »
How Good Teaming Partners Are Like Parking Spaces
Once you have identified a few candidates for teaming, you should investigate them further to learn more about their capabilities and intention for this pursuit. Good teaming partners are like parking spaces in an office building’s parking lot. The closest ones to the building get taken by those diligent souls who arrive to work beforeRead… Read more »
Using Agile Project Management within the confines of Federal Government reporting structures
Hello. I’m curious if there’s anyone here who has tried to use Agile, or an Agile philosophy no Federal projects. Specifically, I’m interested in learning how people have managed to report project status within the structures that have traditionally been used for “waterfall” projects. Agile doesn’t seem to fit with the CPIC or Exhibit 300Read… Read more »
Leveraging the strengths we KNOW we have instead of worrying about the advantages we THINK others have
I drive a 2002 Kia Rio and over the last few years I have noticed countless others driving the same vehicle. Each time I see a Kia Rio, I cannot refrain from comparing our cars. Is my car in better shape? Does their car come with power windows with extra leg room? Although I continueRead… Read more »
Uber in Vancouver: Some Thoughts for the Passenger Transportation Board
So last week the B.C. Passenger Transportation Board (PTB) effectively shut down Uber in Vancouver by compelling the rides they arrange must charge a minimum $75 a trip, regardless of distance. Shortly after being announced, twitter lit up as Uber notified its customers of the decision and the hashtag #UberVanLove began directing angry (and deserved)Read… Read more »
The Power of a Platform
Creating a platform that works for you There is a lot of buzz around the word platform recently. From the source of all knowledge (Wikipedia): “Platform technology is a term for technology that enables the creation of products and processes that support present or future development.” The key word in here is enables. For companiesRead… Read more »
Governments Playing In The Cloud
Hello, A today posted survey-based study by IDG Connect entitled Why Governments Are Playing Catch-Up In The Cloud reveals that [I cite]: “Nearly half of those surveyed (46%) picked out regulation as the prime concern, with more than a third reporting no issues at all. Interestingly, where government acceptance and promotion of cloud technologies isRead… Read more »
Non-Emergency 311 Centers Can Save Lives
When disasters strike towns and cities, 911 centers quickly become inundated with calls beyond those that are truly life-threatening situations. The result is that emergency response is delayed which can sometimes lead to deadly consequences. A case in point is a story in the New York Post about how New York City’s 911 center wasRead… Read more »
Air Force Cyber spending could increase, Symantec releases anti-malware software and more
By RyanKamauff Here are the top cyber news and stories of the day. Air Force CIO: Cyber spending could increase – While the overall DoD budget will be receiving cuts, the Air Force CIO, Lt. Gen. Michael Basla says he intends to see cyber spending either stay the same, or increase in the future. TheRead… Read more »