It’s that magical time of year, when lights are strewn, carols sang and way too many sugary treats are eaten. For most offices, it also means that some kind holiday party will be held. With cash short on hand in most government offices today, that means even more parties will be taking place right thereRead… Read more »
There may be widespread public dissatisfaction with Congress’s performance, but GAO has issued a new report that highlights Congress’s role in overseeing agency performance. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a set of briefing slides, “Managing for Results: Opportunities for Congress to Address Government Performance Issues,” which it is using to bring Members of CongressRead… Read more »
I know I normally write about about GSA Contractsand federal government Marketing, but I figure if you are reading this you are a federal government Contractor or employee and continually hunting for productivity tools. I have already been using Evernote for a few years now, but only recently has the impact of how useful thisRead… Read more »
Welcome to the ongoing discussion of issues in the government workplace at the intersection of leadership and coaching. In my last post I discussed dealing with fear and uncertainty in government which is certainly present given the churn and turmoil around delays in approving federal agency budgets, the stress of the Holiday season, and theRead… Read more »
Don’t try and take the PMP exam immediately after your PMP exam prep class. Similarly, don’t wait for months either. The right moment is usually between 2-5 weeks after you finish your class. A good PMP Exam preparation course provider will tell you to do more reading and practice exam questions. They should also directRead… Read more »
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Deltek Analyst Evan Halperin reports. On September 22, 2011, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) during the next generation 911 (NG911) proceeding. On October 12, the Federal Register published the NPRM on NG911, giving vendors and others the ability to file comments for 60 days. Yesterday, the initial 60-dayRead… Read more »
FILING FREQUENCY CHANGE IN THE NEWS. A super PAC changed its filing frequency recently and it made the paper here. “Restore Our Future announced a $3.1 million ad campaign backing Romney in Iowa this month, making the group obligated to file a disclosure report on Dec. 22, which is 12 days before the Iowa caucus.Read… Read more »
Irish officials launched the Leap smart card yesterday, allowing Dublin commuters to ride buses, trams, and trains on a single ticket. Original post