Considerable controversy surrounded the introduction of DOGE. Then came the government shutdown followed by lay-offs. We often lose sight of the one thing that these two controversies have in common: mission. The Crisis When I hear people object to funding cuts or the treatment of federal employees, I usually encourage them to understand the starting…
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Doing Things Better
System Development: It’s a Circle, not a Line “Doing Things Better” is part of the Lessons Learned series. Ever wondered how you can create something? And after that, make it better? And after that, make that process the foundation of improving your business, advancing your career and even improving your life? It’s been given a name. We…
Shutdown — Lay-offs: A Game Changer
Lay-Offs? You Can’t be Serious. In a previous article I shared the perspective of a federal employee going through a typical government shutdown experience. But this time there is one huge difference – the prospect of actual lay-offs. No furloughs. Just plain, old fashion, termination. That’s a real game changer at many different levels. But…
Government Shutdown — A Federal Employee’s Perspective
Another government shutdown. What’s it like to work for free? Or is a furlough nothing more than a government handout? When I started writing this article, a government shutdown was looming. During my second edit, the shutdown began. By the time it gets posted, it may hopefully be old news, with the shutdown ended. Things…
Saving Cracker Barrel
Is the Cracker Barrel we had loved going to vanish? The Crisis Cracker Barrel has had unwanted attention in the past few weeks with its “woke” changes going viral. Once again, loyal customers were being subjected to another marketing disaster, all in an effort to “broaden our customer base.” News services and podcasters were declaring…