On September 27th, Federal Employees from agencies all over the Washington Metropolitan area embraced the spirit of Red, White, and Blue Day and showed their support and enthusiasm for CFC by proudly wearing red, white, and blue. The response to CFC’s Red White and Blue day was overwhelming. Hundreds of federal workers displayed their passionRead… Read more »
One thing the government shutdown has made me think about is the need for some better core negotiating skills. I know there’s lots of different opinions and many different ways to make things work but I just speak for myself and say that anytime I’m trying to get something accomplished with somebody else and we’reRead… Read more »
Contrary to popular belief, teenagers are not the only ones posting pictures and content on social media platforms. Federal, state, and local government agencies have been implementing commercially provided media technologies to promote their services and support their missions. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlighted several distinct methods that 23 of 24 major agenciesRead… Read more »
This week’s research agenda continues on governance and the interfaces of controls with decisions processes for portfolio management. The further I dive into COBIT 5 the more I like the taxonomy and structure. While there are gaps, these are explicitly called out in the management guide where research is needed. Which is interesting as thoseRead… Read more »
Now that we are into the second week of this shutdown, I wanted to give a perspective on the shutdown from our company. My partner Ron and I have spent just over 6 years creating our company, building and serving our clients, finding and training amazing employees, and building a culture that I would stackRead… Read more »
Individuals and communities throughout Indiana are safer as a result of a new information sharing initiative funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance Ashburn, VA. (October 8, 2013). The IJIS Institute—a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security—is pleased to announce the successful enhancement of the informationRead… Read more »
Quote: “We are what we repeatedly do.” – Aristotle A sprinter knows that the only way he can perform at his highest potential is through a rigorous training program. He will not just focus on one area of his body, but he trains every part of his torso. He will even cross-train in other sportsRead… Read more »
I was looking for a book in my bookcase and As A Man Thinketh by James Allen seemed to fall off the shelf. The well-worn copy begged to be read again. So much is in limbo with the government shutdown, the thoughtful and literary words used by James Allen reminded me I can still beRead… Read more »
Summary: Part I of a three-part series offers 11 basic suggestions to help you control email. Tips are provided for setting a strong foundation, managing the flow of messages, and clearing your inbox. Part II outlines ways to manage email throughout the day, and Part III offers tips for better email creation and delivery. AdditionalRead… Read more »
On a regular basis, around the world, governments rise and fall. We see this most commonly at local levels – with councils merging and demerging, however it also occurs at a slower rate at state and national levels, with new nations created out of the ruins of older states on a regular basis. I’ve beenRead… Read more »