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Replacing the Use of Cubits

Monday, August 31, 2015

A “cubit” is an ancient measure of length – from your elbow to your middle fingertip. We no longer use it, because everyone’s is different, and we get different results. The federal government has a project underway to move from its version of cubits to a

Weekly Roundup: August 24-28, 2015

by John Kamensky

Friday, August 28, 2015

Articles from across the Web that we at the IBM Center for The Business of Government found interesting, August 24 – 28, 2015. Dan Chenok OPM bringing new perspectives to helping agencies on HR enhancements. OMB leading efforts to improve training

Beyond Facebook and Twitter – How Government Organizations Leverage Other Social Platforms Effectively

by Darcie Piechowski

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

I plan to explore innovation, social media, and the intersection of the two as government’s look to better achieve their missions and serve the public.

Budgeteers MAXimize Their Line of Business

by John Kamensky

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Budgeting is often viewed as an arcane profession that projects an image within the federal government not unlike that of IRS auditors in the private sector. Everyone knows the job is important, few want to be one, and no one wants to sit next to them in

Weekly Roundup: August 10-21, 2015

by John Kamensky

Friday, August 21, 2015

Articles from across the Web that we at the IBM Center for The Business of Government found interesting, August 10 – 21, 2015. Dan Chenok Recommendations for OPM on future workforce improvements Do agencies still need to do performance appraisals? On

Meet the Center's Newest Fellow: Darcie Piechowski

by Dan Chenok

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

For several years, our Center has promoted and welcomed dialogue with government stakeholders around how best to encourage innovation and social media.....