Aphorism 93
There is a difference – often elided – between a probability and a degree of confidence in a forecast. It is one reason why we are better at avoiding drizzle than financial crises. John Kay Original post
Appropriate use of LinkedIn in politics? Should there be a social media electioneering blackout prior to elections?
Yesterday I received the following message from a Linkedin contact: Dear LinkedIn Friend I hope you may be able to help me… Over the coming weeks the Joondalup community will decide who will lead their City for the next four years when Local Government elections are held via postal vote. All electors residing within theRead… Read more »
Successfully Quarterbacking Government Contract Closeout Files
By Clarence Pittman, CFCM Imagine a college football game day – large crowds of fans, student colors, marching bands, and the cacophony of noise. Once the last touchdown is scored and the crowds leave, the crew that remains behind has the important job of ensuring things are brought to a close and all is inRead… Read more »
iOS 7: 5 small but useful highlights of the latest upgrade
It is once again time to grab your kid or grandkid and have them explain the new iPhone to you. For those of you have not upgraded to iOS 7, it is likely to be fairly confusing when you first get going but I think you’re going to rapidly grow to love it. I knowRead… Read more »
You Forgot Your Socks… Again?! Leadership Priorities in a Time of Change
Today’s post was written by How Gov Lead’s new contributing author, Amber Hansen. Amber has worked in Government contracting for over nine years. She is currently a Project Manager working with Federal Government clients at The Ken Blanchard Companies. Watch this blog for more thought leadership from Amber. Have you ever met someone who isRead… Read more »
Social Media: For Some Has Target Marketing Gone Away?
Instead all of us feel targeted. We have a bullseye on our backs. I thought the “do not call” list was bad enough where we have to put telemarketers one by one on the do not call list. We can mark unwanted emails as spam. We can ignore ads on Facebook or MySpace. We canRead… Read more »
NASA, DHS Demo Victim Location Radar
NASA and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday demonstrated a portable radar device intended to detect heartbeats and breathing patterns of victims trapped in large piles of rubble after a disaster. The Federal Emergency Management Agency will also test the Finding Individuals for Disaster and Emergency Response system this year and next, NASARead… Read more »
Internship Opportunity at US EEOC Office of Information Technology
Internship%20Announcement%20Tester.pdf No compensation is involved; but it’s a great opportunity for a recent grad to gain experience for future resumes. Please do not send resumes directly to me. If interested, follow the instructions in the attached announcement to send a resume.
Brookings Starts New Public Sector Research Center
The Brookings Institution has launched a new research center under its governance studies program that will work to help identify and solve challenges in the public sector. The Center for Effective Public Management will seek to identify the country’s top governance and political issues of the day and involve leaders and domestic policy experts fromRead… Read more »
September 27th Red, White and Blue Day
On Friday, September 27th we urge all of you who make it possible to show your support of the Combined Federal Campaign in your own unique way by wearing Red, White and Blue. Spread the word, encourage your friends and colleagues to don their patriotic attire, and don’t forget to do the most important thingRead… Read more »