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 »
I’m a sales guy and I’m going to spend the day tomorrow making cold calls. If I were to send an email or place a telephone call to a C-level in your company, how would he or she respond? Would he or she even respond? The answers to those questions will tell me a greatRead… Read more »
My company, Skillsoft, recognizes that the current budget impasse is a very trying time for many in and out of the Government. As many know, Skillsoft provides a wide range of learning and performance support assets throughout the Federal Government and to many Government contractors as well. I am very curious how these and otherRead… Read more »
Posted from Federal Blue Print – http://federalblueprint.com/2013/national-cyber-security-awareness-month-kick-theme-shared-responsibility/ This month the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) kicks off the 10th anniversary of its National Cyber Security Awareness Month, which is lead by NCSA and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This year’s theme is “Our Shared Responsibility,” and today the NCSA is hosting an event atRead… Read more »
The U.S. Air Force is planning to launch a new potential seven-year, $2 billion sensor systems contract and make up to six awards, the Washington Post reported Sunday. Marjorie Censer writes the Sustainment and Modification of Optical and Radar Sensors program has drawn interest from more than 400 Deltek users. Heath Studer, a Deltek analyst,Read… Read more »
Many thanks to my friends at the EPA and USCG who joined together and ran through lower Manhattan in the Federal Furlough 5K on Friday, October 4, 2013.
NASA has granted an emergency exemption for a University of Colorado program to examine Mars’ atmosphere to avoid delaying the project until 2016, according to a report by the Daily Camera. The $485 million Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution spacecraft will launch between Nov. 18 and Dec. 7 because the Earth and Mars are inRead… Read more »
At the 2012 NCDD national conference in Seattle, NCDD member and filmmaker Jeffrey Abelson sat down with over a dozen leaders in our community to ask them about their work and their hopes and concerns for our field and for democratic governance in our country. Today we’re featuring the interview with Joan Blades, who isRead… Read more »
Quote: “One’s only security in life comes from doing something uncommonly well.” – Abraham Lincoln In the corporate world, competitive advantage is defined as an area of excellence that gives a company a distinct edge over its competition. What is your personal competitive advantage in the work world? What do you absolutely excel at thatRead… Read more »
In today’s economy with gas prices as high as they are, timing couldn’t be much better and in our favor to officially introduce the new branch of office, the one that is going to be open when we have time, and when we need them. It’s 2013, if your not in Corporate America, or inRead… Read more »