Did Open Government Hurt or Help The Obama Administration in 2010 Elections? It is usually during the first 100 days of a President’s term that are the defining Days of any Administration. President Obama defined his direction on January 22, 2008 day one. On November 2nd, 2010, with less than two hours away from theRead… Read more »
If there is one organization you’re supposed to join in the contracts world, it’s the National Contract Management Association (NCMA). And yet, I didn’t feel compelled to renew my membership for a measly $125. (I thought it was $75 and I still didn’t feel it was worth the cost). To be fair, it’s the nationalRead… Read more »
How many of us have thought (or said) those words? Whether we like it or not, social media has changed the way we communicate and interact with other people. For some that change has been exciting for others it has been exhausting, but for anyone engaged in social media, they have already accomplished one thingRead… Read more »
The 2010 midterm election will eventually become like many others in our nation’s history, relegated to a data point in the ebb and flow of political cycles—that is, unless our country has hit a point where it is no longer willing to tolerate radical extremism in disguise as leadership and mudslinging as a substitute forRead… Read more »
In some of my previous blog posts, I talked about some of the concerns about the cloud and also outlined the perceived benefits. These benefits included: Reduce and control costs Enabling Innovation Reliability High Availability Accessibility While from a technology perspective, we are able to explain and realize the benefits of the cloud, it seemsRead… Read more »
By Kathy ChristianEmployee Assistance ProgramNASA Dryden Flight Research Center I am a clinical psychologist at NASA’s Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in California. I have been manager of the center’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for 12 years. Image Right: Ella, NASA Dryden’s new therapy dog. The EAP office at DFRC isRead… Read more »
Hello, GovLoopers! I’d like to introduce This is Govable, a series that will highlight government examples of impressive social media tactics and improved collaboration through technology. This series might not always showcase the biggest campaigns, but it will highlight small, meaningful steps that the government is taking towards Gov2.0. Please feel free to send meRead… Read more »
The TBC Method is a highly specialized Public-Private Partnership process than enables government agencies and employees to thrive even in the worst of times! Go to http://www.AcquisitionInstitute.com and find out more about TBC and the upcoming TBC Method WEBINAR to be held on 1 DECEMBER 2010 at 1pm EST. For just $25 you can haveRead… Read more »
Dustin Haisler, CIO in Manor, Texas, announced his departure from Manor to take on the role of Director of Government Innovation for Spigit. This is a tremendous opportunity for Dustin and one he has certainly earned. His ability to create positive changes, working in partnership with leaders in local government, has been extraordinary. His move,Read… Read more »
Ressler’s Rules # 9: “It is OK to be stupid and it is OK to be arrogant, just don’t be both” Let me start this discussion with a bit of a digression – During the Vietnam War the phrase “Fragging” was coined to describe the practice of injuring or killing a superior officer who wasRead… Read more »