A Call to the New Congress: Nine Ways to Improve How You Get Thing Done
November 1, 2014
Our system of Congressional governance is in need of change, and it will take real courage to do it.I believe in our Founding Fathers’ vision for a democratic system with the appropriate…
Is Big Data Important for Non-Technical People?
October 16, 2014
Over the past several years, it seems as if anyone who speaks the language of technology has reached the consensus that “Big Data is the future.” With the Big Data market projected to reach $50…
Public Managers and Politically Driven Change: A Retrospective
July 15, 2014
COE Principal Consultant, Dr. Paul Eder, co-authors a featured piece for The Public Manager titled "Public Managers and Politically Driven Change: A Retrospective" with Blaine R. Young of the Board…
Are Your Metrics Lying to You?
July 9, 2014
In today’s business world, it is almost impossible to find an organization that does not establish and track metrics for any number of business purposes. Accordingly, many relevant and beneficial…
Data Coalition
May 9, 2014
On May 9, 2014, President Barack Obama signed the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA Act), Public Law No. 113-101, which had been passed unanimously by both the House of…
Getting the Most Value from Virtual Decision-Making Tools
April 16, 2014
Multiple decisions occur every day in most organizations, and in a variety of contexts, from budget prioritization, to sequencing of project tasks, to the best wording for an advertisement. Often…
Chief Innovation Officer Tools: Developing a Socially Balanced Strategy
February 12, 2014
The identification of chief innovation officer roles in both the public and private sector is becoming commonplace. Governments and private organizations alike are creating new position descriptions…
Avoiding Complacency Risks: Basic Proficiency in Microsoft Office Isn’t So Basic
December 11, 2013
This is the 2nd article in a series on avoiding complacency risks in organizations. Although the Microsoft Office Suite isn’t always viewed to be at the cutting edge of innovation, for many private…
Avoiding Complacency Risks: Make SMART Goals SMARTer
November 20, 2013
Most organizational leaders have come across the concept of SMART goals at some point in time. SMART is widely touted in government agencies, private sector companies and academia. Even organizations…
Professional Development for the Innovative Organization
October 9, 2013
When employees in government hear “professional development,” the term often becomes synonymous with training. If there is a perceived knowledge gap, train it away. If there is a new topic employees…
