How CIOs Can Enable Innovation
The successful application of CIO-enabled innovation within the federal government offers a sustainable way to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and performance of government while often also reducing costs.
The Washington Redskins Talent Management Revisited – Add Culture
Drastically better talent management including a culture of high performance – it’s a proven, winning formula.
Open Data Dispatch #1
I’ve started this newsletter for our internal open data community of interest (DataCOIN) and thought others might find it useful. I read a lot about open data and I bet some of you do too. To pool our knowledge and prevent FOMO (fear of missing out), I’m starting a mini bi-weekly-ish newsletter that highlights what’s going onRead… Read more »
Who Would You Hire: The Silver Spoon or the Scrapper?
The pecking order of who gets an interview is at the heart of diverse and inclusive recruitment.
How Race Neutrality and Diversity Undermined Affirmative Action
I miss the days of affirmative action. Without it, I would have never received a college scholarship. Back in the affirmative action day, people of color and women received special consideration in employment, college admissions and federal contract competition. The thinking behind affirmative action was based on the rectification of historic wrongs perpetuated against peopleRead… Read more »
Why Quitting Isn’t Wrong
There are times when quitting does make sense, and other times when pushing through to the finish is the right thing to do. How do we know the difference?
How to Take the First Step and Start Something New
With so much to do, how do you make the mental space to start something new? How can you take the first step toward fulfilling those intentions you set for the new year?
Diversity and Inclusion: The Big Lie
We may be diverse but we are far from inclusive. We have hit the snooze button when it comes to true equal opportunity. I hope we have not waited too late for our wake-up call.
The FSIS Escalade Leadership Development Program
“Do more than is required. What is the distance between someone who achieves their goals consistently and those who spend their lives and careers merely following? The extra mile.”–Gary Ryan Blair If you get the opportunity, PLEASE apply for this program. I had the pleasure of being selected to attend the 2015 FSIS Escalade LeadershipRead… Read more »
The Force Awakens: New Year’s Business Tips
You can ring in the new business year with more joie de vivre than in the past by mastering business lessons inspired by the recent Star Wars movie.