The aging demographics of the Federal workforce has been apparent for years, and the latest set of data (March 2014) released by OPM show no improvement in the outlook. In the short term, the government has the benefit of the long years of service and experience of a seasoned workforce. Almost half of the IT […]
Read MoreHave you heard that we’ve launched a curriculum for Federal IT Professionals? If you work on an IT project, you’re responsible for the ultimate and overall success of the project, not just your specific responsibilities. In fact, everyone involved must know the ins and outs of IT project management to ensure overall project success. While […]
Read MoreYou know what else will help avoid Healthcare.gov repeats in the future? Better equipped Federal project and program managers. The Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) has just released updated guidance (new since 2007) on the Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) requirements. As Jason Miller, at FederalNewsRadio.com reported, “Under new requirements […]
Read MoreOn Monday I blogged about the pitfalls to written communications – especially within the Federal-Contractor relationship. Now we’re looking at a similar topic – the top pitfalls in face-to-face communications. Whether it’s your upcoming family-filled holidays, or a meeting at work, you’d be surprised how the rise of the smartphone has decreased our basic ability […]
Read MoreAs we near the end of 2013 and (hopefully) the end of “Obamacare-gate,” Feds and contractors alike need to get a jump on improving the management and collaborative work of these large-scale IT projects we’re expecting more of in 2014 and the years to come. A good place to start? Let’s communicate better. In a […]
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