DoD Takes Novel Approach to Network Security with “Hack the Pentagon”
It’s not every day the Department of Defense invites people to hack its networks with no fear of repercussion. But that’s exactly what they’ve done—and good for them.
How Strategic Foresight Can Help the Next President
How can we bring Strategic Foresight into conversations on management priorities in the next presidential administration? Why is this even worth discussing, especially given the urgent pressures of dealing with today’s challenges?
Establishing GSA Order Pricing May Become More Complicated
Over the past several years, concern about pricing variability among the same or similar items on different schedule contracts led some agencies to publicly question whether they could rely on rates negotiated by GSA.
Why Mindfulness Matters in the Workplace
Work throws us in a million directions and tests our ability to balance thought and action. But what if there was a way to channel your thoughts to become a better worker?
How to Craft a Winning Federal Resume
To make the cut, craft your résumé to instantly win over hiring managers. Here are some ways to do so.
Cyberthreats and More: A Conversation with FBI CISO Arlette Hart
Arlette Hart is the chief information security officer (CISO) at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. As CISO of the FBI, she has a unique perspective. On the one hand, she is tasked with securing vast amounts of highly sensitive information. On the other, she has the inside track on the emerging cyber-threats, and some ofRead… Read more »
The 4 Components of an Empowered, Successful Federal Agency
An empowered organization is one in which individuals have the knowledge, skill, desire, and opportunity to personally succeed in a way that leads to collective organizational success.
TSP Talk Weekly Wrap Up
Stocks eased up this week after five straight positive weeks. The market held up after the news of the Brussels attacks but traders took cover after some hawkish comments by FOMC members. Pullbacks are healthy for markets especially after long upward momentum. Most of these indices have support lines to help the bull cause whenRead… Read more »
The Politics of Bias
In the 2012 race for the White House, Republican nominee, Mitt Romney’s primary support came from White voters at 88%. Only 12% of Romney voters were people of color. His opponent and ultimate winner of the 2012 Presidency, Barack Obama was swept into the White House with voters who were 56% White and 44% peopleRead… Read more »
Celebrate This Spring
Celebrate the little things at work.