by m4gadmin | Jun 16, 2016 | Innovation, Technology
Transparency is a concept that has been discussed by governments for years now and we have seen some amazing progress. There have been great strides towards making data more accessible via readily downloadable spreadsheets and PDFs. That is progress but it still...
by m4gadmin | Jun 16, 2016 | Innovation, Leadership
Examples of innovation are everywhere. We don’t have to look far to find countless books and articles highlighting the companies that have been able to successfully achieve it. The problem comes when we try to copy those companies and have little success. Copying what...
by m4gadmin | Jun 16, 2016 | Innovation, Leadership
In my experience, failure and risk management in government is a taboo subject. Old school style leaders are quick to bring down the hammer anytime someone makes a mistake. It reminds me of one of my favorite quotes from Zig Ziglar. There is no shortage of research...
by m4gadmin | Jun 16, 2016 | Innovation, Leadership, Organizational Structure
Originally published on LinkedIn here. To evaluate the current state of something you often have to take a step back and ask a reflective question. If I could start over would I make any changes or would I do it all the same? How we got to where we are is mostly...
by m4gadmin | Jun 16, 2016 | Innovation, Leadership
Originally published on LinkedIn here. How successful do you think investors would be if their entire strategies focused on one specific investment? What if they kept doubling down even when the investments where showing volatility or negative returns? I know I would...
by m4gadmin | Jun 16, 2016 | Innovation, Leadership
I have been known to be that guy. You know the one. The one who always argues the opposite even if they agree with what you are saying. It does not always make me popular with my wife but I have found it especially effective in my professional life. This realization...
