8 Tips to Avoid Reckless Technical Debt
A little bit of technical debt can sometimes be strategic, but keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn’t get out of hand. And as always, plan ahead.
Posts Tagged: strategy
How to Win Over Opposition and Gain Traction
Overcome opposition and achieve success. Try these 5 tested and tried tips when pitching your idea.
Changing Our Perception of the Word Strategy
When someone mentions the word strategy it creates one of two types of responses: dread or excitement for a new opportunity. Here’s an opportunity to “right-size” your perception regarding the development of a strategy.
The Tennis Ball Theory – How Leaders are Like Dogs
The real test of leaders, and what they won’t so loudly talk about, is focus and follow-through.
How to Integrate Video Into Your Daily Communications
To best communicate technical or sensitive information to your audience, consider integrating video into your communications plans in a greater way.
Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA) and Performance
“Make It So” The Need to Link Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA) to the Performance I believe that OMB Circular Number A-11, Part 6 entitled “Strategic Plans, Annual Performance Plans, Performance Reviews, and Annual Program Performance Reports” is a framework that can be refined and incorporated into the Performance Reference Model (PRM) and the Business Reference… Read more »
The Importance of Debriefing and How to Get Started
Sometimes I get so caught up in my work that it’s really easy to go from one project to the next, without having the time to think about how my previous projects turned out. I’m not referring to the project outcome but more to the process: what did it take for us to get to… Read more »
How to Make Innovation Labs Work
Organizations are increasingly embracing Innovation Labs to leverage new ideas in a practical, actionable way and as a means for moving government forward.
What Does the Data Say? Evaluating Social Media
Part of an effective social media presence is evaluation, so that you can determine whether or not your strategy is working and how to tweak it to accomplish your goals.
The Venn Diagram of Social Media: 3 Elements to Keep in Mind
Are you thinking about incorporating social media into your communications strategy? Already have it and are wondering if you’re getting enough return on that investment? Social media is a great way to reach a wide range of people or a niche audience. However, it also requires a strategic approach. It’s not enough to simply be… Read more »
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