Digital Government
Making IT Look Good to Minorities
<em>National Journal</em>, a Nextgov sister publication, will be hosting a discussion on "The American Workforce is Changing: Can the Business and Education Sectors Keep Up?" The panel will discuss "the changing demographics of the new generation that is entering today's workforce." An e-mail promoting the discussion, which will take place June 17 at the Newseum, says minorities now "comprise two-fifths of this new wave of workers."
Modernization
NARA seeks feedback on declassification priorities
The National Archives and Records Administration is using a blog and public meeting to collect feedback on a draft plan for its new National Declassification Center.
People
Telework: The future is on hold
Should feds be allowed to work from anywhere, as long as the work gets done? Experts say yes without hesitation, but readers' responses are mixed.
People
Social networking: Agency silos 2.0?
Prodded in no small part by the Obama administration, government agencies are now working hard to replicate this private-sector paradigm as Government 2.0.
People
Inherently governmental: Still a trick question
Response to the Obama administration's insourcing agenda finds readers all over the political map.
People
Bright ideas abounded during VA innovation contest
The Veterans Affairs Department's recent innovation contest attracted a high percentage of employees, says CTO Peter Levin.
People
Open government: Will it pass the Twinkie test?
From its first days in office, the Obama administration has whetted the public’s appetite for what has come to be known as open government. But is anyone buying it?
Modernization
Cloud computing: Skeptics still hold the floor
Mandate or no mandate, don't hold your breath waiting for federal managers to get behind the idea of cloud computing until they are sold on the benefits.
Digital Government
Cybersecurity needs McGruff the crime dog!
If user ignorance is the most obvious cybersecurity vulnerability, is a public awareness campaign the best solution? Or just a waste of money?
Digital Government
NASA's FISMA stance stirs up a debate
Numerous FCW readers are concerned that federal officials do not understand the real value of the security C&A process.
Ideas
Classroom Tech Questioned Again
<em>The Washington Post</em> ran an <a href=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/10/AR2010061005522.html>article</a> on Friday that questions just how much -- if at all -- the high-tech gizmos like whiteboards (which replaced chalk boards) that schools have been spending millions of dollars improve learning and test scores. From the article:
People
Critics rap Twitter's federal plans
Twitter's search for its first Washington-based government liaison announced this week has prompted a flurry of tweets and blog posts by Gov. 2.0 community members offering advice and comments, but skeptics are mobilizing, too.
People
Acquisition 2.0: How much industry collaboration is too much?
The debates about the merits of Acquisition 2.0 will be familiar to anyone who has been following the twists and turns of procurement reform during the past decade or two.
Ideas
Twitter Seeks "Government Liaison"
Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/job.html?jvi=oBbkVfwL,Job">announced</a> this week that it would be hiring its first DC-based "government liaison" to boost government presence on the social networking site. This sparked off an intense debate over the kind of person it would take to get the government to embrace social media.
People
Kids these days, with their Facebook and social networks
It could be called the Facebook litmus test: Are federal employees wasting taxpayer dollars when they log on to their Facebook accounts? Or are they honing their professional networking skills for big things to come?
People
Gov 2.0 -- Defining an era in 140 characters or less
Twitter is a key Gov 2.0 tool, but can it help define the movement? Readers try their thumbs.
Digital Government
Agency data management plan doesn’t fly, GAO says
The FAA is preparing to use more data in its risk management, but the efforts fall short, a new report says.
People
Feds: Don't come work for us!
Federal agencies, mired in outdated technology and bureaucratic management, are their own worst enemies when it comes to hiring and retaining top talent.
Digital Government
Army steps up data center consolidation after imposing server moratorium
The Army's effort at data center consolidation is in step with today’s announcement from President Barack Obama that all federal agencies must consolidate and reduce data centers.
Digital Government