Applying Agile to Planning Your Workday
I thought to myself, “Once I achieve a consistent, noise-free routine, I’ll be able to work seamlessly.” To be honest, that kind of workflow still hasn’t happened.
Posts Tagged: planning
4 Things to Know About a Good Financial System
Government financial information systems are often glitchy and challenging to deal with. A foundation is only as good as the materials and the craftsmen who build it.
4 Things That You Should Know About Strategic Planning
Strategic planning is necessary to guide a department or agency into the future. Comparing where we are to where we need to be can stimulate ideas for steps and strategies involved in the formulation of a plan.
Capabilities Based Planning
What you need to know about capabilities in the planning process.
What’s Our Plan to Reach Done as Needed?
It is the discipline that requires the most focus for the planners and program controls staff. Without this discipline, the development of a credible baseline is simply not possible.
4 Types of Questions for Better Brainstorming
Ever been in a brainstorming meeting that seemed to go nowhere or not include all voices? Beat brainstorming pitfalls by focusing the conversation on these four types of questions.
A Modern Approach to Improving Budgeting Efficiencies for Government Organizations
You are closer to a modern budgeting system than you might think.
Preparing for the Unexpected: How to Plan in the Digital Age
Creating plans that can adapt and evolve based on advancements in technology is one of the biggest challenges facing all government organizations. Here’s how you can do it successfully.
How Strategic Foresight Can Help the Next President
How can we bring Strategic Foresight into conversations on management priorities in the next presidential administration? Why is this even worth discussing, especially given the urgent pressures of dealing with today’s challenges?
Transitions: Out With the Old and In With the New
Remember the old saying: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it?” It is our usual go-to answer when processes and programs are, at the bare minimum, functioning. However, within the next year we will have a new president and a new administration. With that comes new leadership across the federal government and ultimately leads toRead… Read more »