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Chris Cairns replied to the topic How to respond to a request for information on a system’s architecture without compromising security? in the forum Technology 7 years, 5 months ago
That any better?
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Chris Cairns started the topic How to respond to a request for information on a system’s architecture without compromising security? in the forum Technology 7 years, 5 months ago
Let’s say that I am a Federal CIO and need to respond to a request for information on the architecture of a human resource management system. I want to demonstrate that the system is capable of supporting multiple customers (multi-tenancy), can scale to thousands of users, includes modules A, B, C, D, etc., is interfaced to systems X, Y, Z. How…[Read more]
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Chris Cairns replied to the topic Best and worst government websites that you’ve ever used? in the forum Miscellaneous 7 years, 10 months ago
That is a pretty awesome one. How did you come across this?
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Chris Cairns replied to the topic How Could Federal Employees Help Avert or Mitigate the Effects of Sequestration? in the forum Budget / Performance 8 years ago
Agreed.
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Chris Cairns replied to the topic Best and worst government websites that you’ve ever used? in the forum Miscellaneous 8 years, 2 months ago
Great improvements! I really like. Very easy to navigate.
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Chris Cairns started the topic Key factors in deciding which government data to open up? in the forum Technology 8 years, 5 months ago
By now, you’re familiar with the new federal open data strategy. Agencies are running around in circles deciding which sets of data they’ll open up to the public via API’s and content delivery platforms. This begs the question: how are they making these decisions? I suspect there isn’t an overly rigorous methodology, so I’d like your help in…[Read more]
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Chris Cairns replied to the topic How do you communicate the status of your federal capture project? in the forum Program and Project Management 8 years, 5 months ago
Thanks for your feedback. Definitely encouraged now to post some related topics.
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Chris Cairns started the topic How do you communicate the status of your federal capture project? in the forum Program and Project Management 8 years, 5 months ago
Now this may come as a surprise to some of you govies out there, but at the end of the day, the majority of contractors want to deliver you a solution that can be executed to the benefit of all. The practice of pursuing and winning federal contracts is called capture management. In a lot of ways, a successful capture effort comes down to good…[Read more]
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Chris Cairns replied to the topic What activities led to your most successful strategic brainstorming session? in the forum Leadership, Management, Supervision 8 years, 5 months ago
The key is a great facilitator. Sometimes worth hiring one, if it’s really important.
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Chris Cairns replied to the topic Do you consider PowerPoint jockeying a skill? in the forum Miscellaneous 8 years, 5 months ago
Carol, great tips! You’re absolutely right about providing a style manual — even better, a template.
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Chris Cairns replied to the topic Do you consider PowerPoint jockeying a skill? in the forum Miscellaneous 8 years, 5 months ago
I really like that approach of relying on visuals to give the presentation, but delivering text read-aheads if needed.
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Chris Cairns replied to the topic Do you consider PowerPoint jockeying a skill? in the forum Miscellaneous 8 years, 5 months ago
That sounds like a great workshop. Thanks for sharing the link to it.
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Chris Cairns replied to the topic Do you consider PowerPoint jockeying a skill? in the forum Miscellaneous 8 years, 5 months ago
There’s no worse feeling when you’re delivering a terrible PowerPoint presentation. You also know when you’re delivering a bad one when the audience starts flipping through the slides in front of you.
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Chris Cairns replied to the topic Should Project Management be a required college curriculum? in the forum Program and Project Management 8 years, 5 months ago
Thanks for the comment, Jenn! Great analogy with the supply chain management education. This is what I’m talking about w/r to Project Management. Come right out of the gate swinging.
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Chris Cairns replied to the topic What If Government Could Innovate Without the Risk? in the forum Program and Project Management 8 years, 6 months ago
Nothing can be done without some risk. However, the government’s risk exposure can be greatly reduced. This is just a risk response strategy called TRANSFER. Before I can say that I’m all for non-profits doing this type of work, I’d really like to understand the economics of it all.
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Chris Cairns replied to the topic BYOD vs CYOD in the forum Technology 8 years, 6 months ago
I really like the CYOD approach. Perfect solution to the issue of ownership.
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Chris Cairns replied to the topic Should Project Management be a required college curriculum? in the forum Program and Project Management 8 years, 6 months ago
At least they are electives now. Wasn’t even an option when I was an undergrad.
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Chris Cairns replied to the topic Should Project Management be a required college curriculum? in the forum Program and Project Management 8 years, 6 months ago
That’s true, for sure. Every field can benefit. Good point.
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Chris Cairns replied to the topic Do campaign apps violate voter privacy? in the forum Technology 8 years, 6 months ago
If there is a TOS, then legally no. I forget the app’s name, but it tells what info online services collect on you so that you have complete visibility.
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Chris Cairns replied to the topic Are you an Angry-Admin? in the forum Technology 8 years, 6 months ago
Pretty clever.
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