TSP Talk Weekly Wrap Up
Bonds outperformed this week with poor earnings signaling trouble in the economy for investors.
TSP Talk Weekly Wrap Up
U.S. stocks were up for the week as the dovish fed continues to give stock investors what they want.
The Evolution of 311 and Government Customer Service
Inspired by customer expectations and feedback the 311 community continues to increase connectivity options. Today’s users access 311 through kiosks, chat, text, online, mobile applications, email, artificial intelligence, and social media.
We Have to Get the Requirements Right!
In most IT contracts the first phase requires the contractor to develop a set of requirements. If the requirements weren’t known when the Request for Proposal (RFP) was written, how can we expect a valid bid in the contractor’s proposal?
Long Reads for the 4th of July
What are your 4th of July plans? Mine include festivals, barbecues, fireworks, and catching up on some reading, the latter of which will probably be the easiest given the forecast. Whether you’ll be spending your weekend inside or outside, there are some great books to consider picking up that can offer some inspiration to takeRead… Read more »
How to Reduce Your City’s Income Inequality With Technology Training
Technological change happens quickly, and training the next wave of tech workers should be no different. It has to start planning for a new generation now.
How to Deal With Toxic People at Work
Toxic people are everywhere – and the workplace is no exception. I thought I had put stories of petty bullying and insults behind me when I left high school, and yet life quickly taught me how wrong I was.
7 Signs You Work with a Toxic Achiever — And How to Cope
Toxic achievers are like a large black walnut tree — it produces pounds and pounds of walnuts but nothing else can grow near the tree due to the toxicity of its leaves and root system. They produce, but nothing else lives.
To Meet Human Needs, Think Human-Centric
The public sector is full of buzzwords. Blockchain. AI. Agile. Machine Learning. Human-centered design. Sometimes these words are more fluff than substance. But when these technologies and approaches are implemented thoughtfully and effectively, they transcend mere buzz and can actually lead to successful outcomes. This has been my experience with human-centered design.
TSP Talk Weekly Wrap Up
All the TSP funds produced gains this week with credit to dovish central banks and word of trade progress.