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Posted by on Feb 14, 2023

Professional Certifications – Additional Work or a Ladder to Success for Federal Employees

Professional Certifications – Additional Work or a Ladder to Success for Federal Employees

In many professions, certifications remain a crucial component of professional growth. They are a critical component of the talent development chain and work best in fields with high risk, exposure, and stakes fields. It also holds many government positions. Getting certified is a viable strategy for federal employees to help them reach their objectives, whether […]

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Posted by on Feb 8, 2023

How The 10 Most Common Federal Jobs Benefit From Project Management Certifications

How The 10 Most Common Federal Jobs Benefit From Project Management Certifications

The term “project” has different interpretations in different professional domains. Academically leaning organizations engage in research projects, while agencies working directly with the public may undertake welfare projects. There are infrastructure and construction projects like the Hoover dam and the Transcontinental Railroad with a massive influence on American history. In contrast, we can also call […]

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Posted by on Apr 5, 2022

Project Management Ownership in Federal Agencies

Project Management Ownership in Federal Agencies

Projects exist to solve problems and bring ideas into reality. Instead of limiting their focus to scope, deliverables, schedule, work breakdown structure, and change management, project managers can feel empowered to take ownership of a project by answering these three questions: Why does the project exist? What are the key activities and milestones? How will […]

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Posted by on Feb 7, 2022

How to Effectively Implement Agile in Government Projects

How to Effectively Implement Agile in Government Projects

You have a new project! That’s generally exciting news. It means you have the opportunity to build something from scratch and generate new prospects for your team. But then, the other shoe drops. “We’d like an Agile implementation.” While Agile has been around for two decades, many government agency project managers are just now beginning […]

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Posted by on Dec 7, 2021

Cybersecurity and Federal Project Management

Cybersecurity and Federal Project Management

In the world of cybersecurity, confidentiality, integrity, and availability form the mantra of every security specialist. These three factors ensure that the data in every information system are kept within the confines of the organization. They ensure that the retrievable data is the same data that was placed in the system and that it is […]

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Posted by on Jul 7, 2021

Streamlined Procurements: What Should Be in Your RFP?

Streamlined Procurements: What Should Be in Your RFP?

While there are some flexibilities, depending on the type of contract (e.g., time and materials, cost plus fixed fee), the majority of contracts are firm fixed price (FFP). To achieve the most realistic pricing, particularly for FFP contracts, federal entities should recognize that the burden of risk is on the bidder, who must factor in […]

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