Digital Government

I lurk, therefore I am

Blogger John Klossner writes that "lurking" within a social network is the easiest way to actively participate without putting forth any effort.

Digital Government

The inside scoop on the Federal 100 Awards

Cartoonist John Klossner passes on trivia, fun facts and outright fabrications about FCW's annual awards program.

People

A new way to think about favoritism in the workplace

Cartoonist John Klossner suggests that everyone just admit that favoritism exists -- and to acknowledge that not all favoritism is bad.

People

10 suggestions for improving the USA.gov feedback process

Blogger John Klossner writes that nothing productive will come of the online suggestion process until we return to a world without anonymity, and offers 10 ideas to make the process more productive, as well as more entertaining.

People

In defense of teleworking

Blogger John Klossner writes that federal managers' worries about telework should be overcome by the fact that teleworkers are highly motivated professionals who don't take snow days, work through lunch and maximize the hour(s) they save each day by not commuting.

People

The funniest thing about mandating security certifications

The current push for mandatory security certifications reminds cartoonist John Klossner of America’s Funniest Home Videos.

People

How insourcing would work as a New Year's resolution

FCW cartoonist John Klossner envisions what goals an office could meet if it had 100 additional employees.

Cybersecurity

When did the CISO become sexy?

It wasn't too long ago that a chief information security officer was a hidden resource.

People

Pay-for-performance: A modester proposal

Blogger John Klossner thinks that pay-for-performance would work if it weren't for one small factor: human nature.

People

Crowdsourcing saves the day in 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'

FCW cartoonist and blogger John Klossner delivers a fresh, high-tech spin on the classic Jimmy Stewart film.

People

Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and women in technology

A Halloween party for some Cub Scouts reminds FCW cartoonist John Klossner about the challenges that women still face in the working world.

People

Klossner: Why the federal government is like the Red Sox

Federal agencies can’t be blamed for savoring their newfound ability to attract talent from the pinstripe-wearing private sector.

People

Klossner: The link between IT dashboards and '80s hair bands

Whatever the format, whatever the hardware, bad data is still bad data.

People

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Cybersecurity

Klossner: Could Obama unilaterally vote contestants off “American Idol”?

FCW cartoonist John Klossner discovers more cause for concern in a controversial Senate bill that would give Obama the power to discuss private networks from the Internet.

People

Klossner: How to recognize the mentors in your life

The 2009 Rising Star Award program makes FCW cartoonist John Klossner think about the accidental mentors that guide us all through life.

Digital Government

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Klossner: The secret of success in federal IT cartooning

In the 13-plus years I have been drawing cartoons for FCW, I have often needed a high learning curve on cartoon topics, writes John Klossner.

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Digital Government

5 clues that your IT project isn't going to get the green light

FCW cartoonist John Klossner offers readers a humorous look at how IT projects might get the boot.