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Kris van Riper

Kris van Riper
Ideas

How the Federal Government Can Bring More Women into IT Leadership

Finding leaders means hiring people with potential. Here are three recruiting tactics to do that.

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How to Improve the Health of Your Agency's IT Portfolio

There is a long list of uncertainties for federal IT organizations given the upcoming administration transition.

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FITARA: The Messy Reality of Unintended Consequences

Mismanaged implementation may actually result in delays for IT delivery speed and effectiveness.

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5 Ways to Get a Leg Up on FITARA

Although the impact on IT decision-making processes remains unclear, federal IT leaders should consider how FITARA can create an opportunity for positive change in IT governance.

Digital Government

A Call to Action for IT Leaders

Federal acquisition regulations have become a counter-force to innovation and evolution in technology.

Digital Government

Analysis: The Federalist IT Papers

What advice would James Madison and Alexander Hamilton have for federal CIOs?