The Beauty in Simplicity
We’ll never get anywhere if we assume every path in front of us is overly complex and beyond us. Assume that your challenge is simple, and start with that next step.
Posts Tagged: Acquisition
Here Are 10 Reasons Why YOU Should Attend FAST 2020
Government employees who perform acquisition functions will benefit from training sessions that outline how to buy for the government.
Misnamed but Mission-Critical: FITARA Five Years Later
FITARA is misnamed, but that’s not to suggest the law has failed to transform the way federal agencies go about investing in technology.
Operational Effectiveness in the Public Sector: What it Can Offer and How to Get Started
Although the mandates surrounding operational effectiveness are all intended to promote the adoption of private-sector best practices, it is not always clear how best to implement them within the federal environment. This creates an interesting opportunity for forward-thinking leaders to design implementation approaches that will work best for their environment.
We Have to Get the Requirements Right!
In most IT contracts the first phase requires the contractor to develop a set of requirements. If the requirements weren’t known when the Request for Proposal (RFP) was written, how can we expect a valid bid in the contractor’s proposal?
3 Tips for Talent Acquisition Strategy in Government
With a narrow talent pool, very specific IT needs, and stiff competition from the top STEM organizations, government agencies can struggle to recruit the right talent. Here’s some advice.
How to Modernize Digital Services Without Throwing out the Baby With the Bath Water
How do you deliver modern and user-friendly digital content and services when anchored by years of acquired habit and vintage infrastructure?
Federal Leaders Tout Big Ideas on Mission of Tech
The MGT Act has revamped national efforts to upgrade IT systems, but there remain fundamental questions about the government’s role in technology.
Fast Track Your OMB Acquisition Goals for 2018
There are many contract vehicles that are at the ready to be used; however, while navigating those choices can be unnerving, it doesn’t have to be done alone.
How to Overcome the 3 Most Common Barriers to Innovation in Government Acquisition
Learn about the most common barriers to innovation in government acquisition — and potential ways to overcome them to truly wrap innovation into acquisition efforts and help government keep pace with technology.
