Exciting Times in Civic Tech Innocation

Exciting Times in Civic Tech Innocation

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...
An Equation for Innovation

An Equation for Innovation

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...
Why Government Should Embrace Failure

Why Government Should Embrace Failure

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...
3 Tips to Start Innovating Like You Invest

3 Tips to Start Innovating Like You Invest

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...