Student develops app for Transit Windsor
A University of Windsor student has developed an iPhone application for Transit Windsor (ON) and hopes to get agency support. Original post
looking for new government job – with relocation
So this is a good question I have. I have over 15 years doing Program and Project Management and Management consulting both as a consultant and most recently as a Federal Employee. So, how does one go about obtaining a new federal position in another region of the country? I am applying like a maniacRead… Read more »
Leadership: Learning by Doing
A learning curve is a natural part of just about everything we do. Learning to walk, children stumble and sometimes break things. Learning to play an instrument, we often miss a note. Learning to lead people has a learning curve too. It takes time, patience (from everyone involved), and practice. Lot’s of practice! There isRead… Read more »
Big week for insurance exchanges: White House releases report, as does Deltek
Deltek Analyst Amanda White reports. On Wednesday, Jan. 18, the White House released a report on state efforts in implementing health insurance exchanges. The timing of this report comes as no surprise considering the Supreme Court ruling on health reform is just around the corner. In fact, its timing perfectly aligns with Deltek’s latest report,Read… Read more »
EASY cards pose problems for some Tri-Rail riders
Some Tri-Rail (FL) passengers are having trouble using the EASY card, saying that they have been charged twice or that the validators are not working. Original post
VIDEO: How to Write a Federal Resume
Kathryn Troutman is the expert when it comes to writing resumes for Federal job announcements. Here’s a GREAT video she produced on “How to Write a Federal Resume”. While it’s focus is on assisting veterans, the guidance Kathryn offers is universal! She gives excellent examples of the GOOD, the BAD, and the UGLY resumes andRead… Read more »
Northern Indiana plans to add WiFi to commuter trains
The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District plans to install free WiFi on its South Shore Line trains this year. Original post
Walker rejects $37m federal early innovator grant
Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin is sending $37 million back to the federal government. The money was an award for the state’s health care exchange under the early innovator program. The move follows an earlier announcement from the Governor that Wisconsin will not move forward on health care reform requirements until the Supreme Court rulesRead… Read more »
10 Ways To Turnaround A Dysfunctional Team
Eric Jackson as a regular contributor to Forbes Magazine writes some very interesting management articles. In addition to writing for Forbes, Jackson is the Founder and Managing Member of Ironfire Capital LLC and he has completed his Ph.D. in the Management Department at the Columbia University Graduate School of Business in New York, with aRead… Read more »
Should GSA eLibrary Add NAICS Code Search?
One of the most common places for that contract specialists perform market research is the GSA eLibrary. It can search by the usual key words and GSA Schedules among other methods. Unfortunately, one of the most common methodologies of search in federal procurement — NAICS (North American Classification Code System) Codes — is missing. IRead… Read more »