At our first-ever Fellowship Projects webinar, three of our 2012 fellows shared an in-depth look at projects they’ve been building this year and had a chance to answer live questions from our audience: Textizen, OpenCounter, and LocalData. Watch the full recording below to find out the answers to audience questions like: How did Textizen, builtRead… Read more »
The New Kindle Fire is ready to compete (and pretty cool in it’s own right) Here is today’s top technology news. Without a doubt, the biggest happenings of the day occurred at Amazon’s Kindle event. Amazon unveiled the updated Kindle Fire, the Fire HD 7″ + 8.9″ versions, and a new Kindle reader. The wholeRead… Read more »
Mark Drapeau (Charlotte, NC) — When the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) needed an app that convention delegates could use to vote for their next Presidential nominee, Microsoft helped provide a solution. Partnering with San Diego-based InterKnowlogy, they designed, developed, and deployed an app that was used on the floor of the Time Warner CableRead… Read more »
A year ago I blogged about an inspiring guy I work with, 20 year-old youth worker Dan Davies, and how he uses Facebook for young people in Monmouthshire. I had a catch up with him this week and found out about more cool ways of engaging young people using Facebook and thought I share someRead… Read more »
At 18, I got a mega-dose of life. I was young, sure, but the old, bald guy sitting next to me on that bus ride had enough wisdom for both of us. He had a lot to say, and due to circumstances beyond my control, I had the time and patience to listen. A tenRead… Read more »
Join Cherry, Bekaert & Holland for an educational webinar to discuss Limited Scope Audits, with a focus on compliance with labor categories, to include a summary discussion of: Overview of GSA IG audits of MAS contractor compliance with contract labor qualification requirements Compliance techniques and tips for handling limited scope audits Key areas and theRead… Read more »
Join the Coalition for a dialogue with new OFPP Administrator, Joe Jordan, on September 11, 7:15 a.m. at the City Club, for an in-depth look at the Office of Federal Procurement Policy’s initiatives for FY 2013 and a conversation about the potential impact on contractors. After being appointed Administrator, Office of Federal Procurement Policy inRead… Read more »
Last week marked the beginning of the GovLoop Fall 2012 Mentors Program, starting with the official kickoff on August 28th, 2012. At that event, Andrew Krzmarzick and I discussed the progression of GovLoop’s mentors program, goal setting for your mentoring relationship, and the characteristics of successful mentors and mentees. It was a great event, andRead… Read more »
New Zealand’s government reform efforts over the past quarter century have yielded both positive results as well as cautionary tales. Its proposed next steps, however, are worth examining. At the World Bank’s series of forums on performance management, I found John Whitehead’s insights particularly interesting. Whitehead is a former secretary of the Treasury in NewRead… Read more »
By John Verrico, Director of Professional Development for NAGC On September 16, government communicators in the nation states of South Eastern Europe will be signing an historic declaration of commitment to the principles of open government. The signing will be the culmination of the first ever South Eastern European Government Communication Conference (SEECOM) in Budva,Read… Read more »