CIO Musings

APRIL 3, 2012

A blog about things that interest me as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) working for a local government. The Top 10 issues to be aware of when using social media in local (or any) government: # 1 Ethics & Acceptable Use. Although I work for a government entity, my opinions are my own and do not reflect on my employer.

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CIO Musings

MAY 5, 2014

Do you believe that the involvement of citizens in the management of the government makes government better? I agree that the vast majority of the population only wants the government around when their house is on fire or they need some other service. citizen engagement local government' You won’t have to ask them.

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CIO Musings

APRIL 5, 2020

From the train I reached out to a few people and said something to the effect of "hey, we should probably talk to other local government CIOs about preparing for this pandemic thing, in case it becomes a big deal." Think about this from an local government technology leadership perspective. We are used to dealing with demanding users.

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CIO Musings

JULY 25, 2012

A blog about things that interest me as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) working for a local government. They have been advocates for innovation at the local level, always recognizing contributions by the level of government closest to the citizen. This is not an official government site but it is a cool one. Post a Comment.

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CIO Musings

MARCH 22, 2012

A blog about things that interest me as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) working for a local government. I also like talking about citizen outreach, challenges of local government, and all things digital. Although I work for a government entity, my opinions are my own and do not reflect on my employer. Thursday, March 22, 2012.

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CIO Musings

JUNE 27, 2012

A blog about things that interest me as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) working for a local government. Although I work for a government entity, my opinions are my own and do not reflect on my employer. This is not an official government site but it is a cool one. CIO Musings - Life as a Public Sector CIO. Newer Post.

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CIO Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2014

GovLoop is a group based in Washington DC focused on all things government and tech. BENCH-MARKING IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT IT IS VITAL. I was too lazy to cross-post the entries as I wrote them, so I wanted to summarize them here. Its some good stuff, if I do say so myself. Federal, state and local. They do good work. Curse or opportunity?

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CIO Musings

JULY 15, 2010

A blog about things that interest me as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) working for a local government. I do not travel much anymore with my job in local government. Although I work for a government entity, my opinions are my own and do not reflect on my employer. This is not an official government site but it is a cool one.

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CIO Musings

MAY 12, 2013

A blog about things that interest me as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) working for a local government. The intersection of public employees, social media, and the internet is causing friction within government (Thalacker & O’Mara, 2012). This is not an official government site but it is a cool one. Newer Post.

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CIO Musings

MARCH 12, 2009

A blog about things that interest me as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) working for a local government. We have over 100 people from all over the USA and Canada registered, from all levels of Government. CIO Musings - Life as a Public Sector CIO. Primarily focused on technology, leadership and some of my recreational pursuits.

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CIO Musings

MAY 26, 2013

A blog about things that interest me as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) working for a local government. These cases are symptomatic of the larger issue: lack of communication regarding the boundaries of social media use by employees, and the conduct expectations of government employers. CIO Musings - Life as a Public Sector CIO.

Media 171

Media Social Government Meeting 171

CIO Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

A blog about things that interest me as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) working for a local government. 3) Publish school and government closing reports. 3) Publish school and government closing reports. Although I work for a government entity, my opinions are my own and do not reflect on my employer. Post a Comment.

Media 150

Media Social Government Report 150

CIO Musings

DECEMBER 29, 2008

A blog about things that interest me as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) working for a local government. Although I work for a government entity, my opinions are my own and do not reflect on my employer. This is not an official government site but it is a cool one. CIO Musings - Life as a Public Sector CIO. Richmond IT Jobs.

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CIO Musings

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

A blog about things that interest me as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) working for a local government. In case you havent heard, the state of South Carolina has suffered one of the worst breaches of private information ever for a state government. As you have seen, I write primarily about local government issues. Newer Post.

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CIO Musings

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

A blog about things that interest me as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) working for a local government. Although I work for a government entity, my opinions are my own and do not reflect on my employer. This is not an official government site but it is a cool one. CIO Musings - Life as a Public Sector CIO. Newer Post.

Government 171

Government Development 171

CIO Musings

JULY 9, 2012

A blog about things that interest me as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) working for a local government. Although I work for a government entity, my opinions are my own and do not reflect on my employer. This is not an official government site but it is a cool one. CIO Musings - Life as a Public Sector CIO. Post a Comment.

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CIO Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

A blog about things that interest me as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) working for a local government. The Commonwealth of Virginia IT Symposium (COVITS) is an annual event that brings together the IT staff, managers, CIOs and dignitaries from state and local government in Virginia. CIO Musings - Life as a Public Sector CIO.

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CIO Musings

JULY 5, 2010

A blog about things that interest me as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) working for a local government. Although I work for a government entity, my opinions are my own and do not reflect on my employer. This is not an official government site but it is a cool one. CIO Musings - Life as a Public Sector CIO. Post a Comment.

Government 171

Government Comparison 171

CIO Musings

JANUARY 17, 2012

A blog about things that interest me as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) working for a local government. Although I work for a government entity, my opinions are my own and do not reflect on my employer. This is not an official government site but it is a cool one. CIO Musings - Life as a Public Sector CIO. Vegan Chili Recipe.

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Government 150

CIO Musings

JULY 4, 2013

A blog about things that interest me as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) working for a local government. Although I work for a government entity, my opinions are my own and do not reflect on my employer. This is not an official government site but it is a cool one. CIO Musings - Life as a Public Sector CIO. When I Grow Up.

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CIO Musings

AUGUST 5, 2012

A blog about things that interest me as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) working for a local government. If we want true citizen engagement, we will get out of our government comfort zones and get into the comfort zones of the citizens. No other role in government presents the same nexus. Sunday, August 5, 2012. Post a Comment.

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CIO Musings

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

A blog about things that interest me as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) working for a local government. The transformation of business & government places a renewed emphasis on efficiency in the core mission. Although I work for a government entity, my opinions are my own and do not reflect on my employer. Post a Comment.

Government 150

Government Industry Policies Examples 150

CIO Musings

MAY 26, 2013

A blog about things that interest me as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) working for a local government. Although I work for a government entity, my opinions are my own and do not reflect on my employer. This is not an official government site but it is a cool one. CIO Musings - Life as a Public Sector CIO. Newer Post.

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CIO Musings

JANUARY 27, 2011

A blog about things that interest me as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) working for a local government. Although I work for a government entity, my opinions are my own and do not reflect on my employer. This is not an official government site but it is a cool one. CIO Musings - Life as a Public Sector CIO. Newer Post.

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Mobile Network Government Applications 171

CIO Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2008

A blog about things that interest me as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) working for a local government. Although I work for a government entity, my opinions are my own and do not reflect on my employer. This is not an official government site but it is a cool one. CIO Musings - Life as a Public Sector CIO. Newer Post.

Government 150

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CIO Musings

MAY 1, 2013

A blog about things that interest me as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) working for a local government. Although I work for a government entity, my opinions are my own and do not reflect on my employer. This is not an official government site but it is a cool one. CIO Musings - Life as a Public Sector CIO. Post a Comment.

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CIO Musings

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Government is the most highly regulated industry of all. Support for IT Compliance Efforts Part of the problem here is that the workforce and the government leaders you deal with don't understand the WHY of what you are trying to do with compliance. See if you still agree with me by the end of this chat. Internal Audit.

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Government Policies Network Meeting 150

CIO Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2008

A blog about things that interest me as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) working for a local government. Although I work for a government entity, my opinions are my own and do not reflect on my employer. This is not an official government site but it is a cool one. CIO Musings - Life as a Public Sector CIO. Newer Post.

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CIO Musings

DECEMBER 15, 2008

A blog about things that interest me as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) working for a local government. Although I work for a government entity, my opinions are my own and do not reflect on my employer. This is not an official government site but it is a cool one. CIO Musings - Life as a Public Sector CIO. Newer Post.

Government 150

Government Internet Examples Industry 150

CIO Musings

JUNE 27, 2012

A blog about things that interest me as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) working for a local government. Although I work for a government entity, my opinions are my own and do not reflect on my employer. This is not an official government site but it is a cool one. CIO Musings - Life as a Public Sector CIO. Newer Post.

Media 171

Media Social Project Management Information Security 171

CIO Musings

DECEMBER 12, 2008

A blog about things that interest me as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) working for a local government. Although I work for a government entity, my opinions are my own and do not reflect on my employer. This is not an official government site but it is a cool one. CIO Musings - Life as a Public Sector CIO. Fun or Work?

Government 150

Government Examples Research System 150

CIO Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

In this video Simon Sinek codifies why great leaders, companies, governments inspire us to follow them and support them. To understand the attraction to Apple you need to watch the Simon Sinek youtube video on the golden circle. The basic thrust of the golden circle is that when you start with the why, you communicate a belief system.

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CIO Musings

MARCH 16, 2014

Will this technology make it into the mainstream business & government world? The rings that stand the best chance of making it in the market are the ones that do what the customer needs, simply and effectively. We can look forward to more of these, just as the Pebble ushered in a wave of smart watches. Time will tell.

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CIO Musings

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Realize the Timing For some people in government budgetting never really stops. Does the budget request for the email system upgrade help the Police department? Ask them to mention it in their budget presentation. It is always more powerful when multiple customers as on your behalf.

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CIO Musings

OCTOBER 28, 2013

They have a very strong security posture that makes them popular with regulation-intensive verticals like Government, Banking, Insurance, etc. Verizon Dumps 73666 Good Mobile Messaging is a leader in the BYOD mobile software space ( www.good.com ).

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CIO Musings

MARCH 2, 2018

In local government we won't be designing bio-reactive tattoo inks, but we can have equally impactful innovations that help thousands of people. Just one example of innovation I came across recently?. ?? ? Such a buzzword, Innovation. Means so many things to so many people.

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CIO Musings

JANUARY 7, 2017

Remember, the bad guys already have your information, they stole it from someplace else like the federal government, Yahoo, HomeDepot Target or any one of a thousand other places. Why, you ask? Whats that? Never been hacked before? Good for you. They just haven't gotten around to you yet.

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