We’ve been talking about The Four "Ws" Information Governance for awhile now and we’ve saved the best for last! For those of you that are just getting in on the conversation here are The Four "Ws" Information Governance: What are your information assets? Where are...
Whether it's a company or a local government, you're simply bound to meet people who are not exactly friendly. This is what happens to people who decide to work in crowded environments. Most of your co-workers will be absolutely fine, but you can expect a few to be...
By Jaymie Pompeo, Career Coach at American Public University Interviews can be static formalities that offer the opportunity to present your best self. Think about it: there is always the expectation of the interviewer controlling a rigid Q&A session to find that...
It was a stunning and unexpected defeat. My boss and I were briefing the administrator on our recommended policy position for the agency. We had the research and data; we had a thoughtful, reasonable recommendation; it seemed like a no-brainer. We miscalculated...
When I open up my computer every morning a deluge of great inspirational quotes are waiting for me. Many of these are aimed at success. SUCCESS IS 99% ATTITUDE AND 1% APTITUDE. SUCCESS IS A JOURNEY, NOT A DESTINATION. IN ORDER TO SUCCEED, YOU MUST FIRST BELIEVE. But...
In Harvey Pennick’s Little Red Book: Lessons and Teachings from a Lifetime in Golf, the author shares a story of a brief conversation with someone he met at his church. The story goes like this: “A woman at church remarked to me, ‘Harvey, that game you play doesn’t...
By Dr. Oliver Hedgepeth, Program Director, Government Contracts and Acquisition at American Public University What should be the focus of diversity in government contracting? It can be linked to different types of federal, state, or private contracting practices or...
Is an umbrella career right for you? Imagine you are holding a large umbrella. What colour or colours is your umbrella? Is the rain lashing down or is the sun beaming hot rays? Under your metaphorical umbrella are all your varied interests, the ones that energize you...
What does it take to become a master in effective networking? Should you follow up while networking? This article will try to answer all those questions that you have about networking. Read on! For most, networking is as tough as striking a conversation in a strange...