Author Archive
Kris van Riper
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How the Federal Government Can Bring More Women into IT Leadership
Finding leaders means hiring people with potential. Here are three recruiting tactics to do that.
- By Kris van Riper
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Want to Keep More Women on the Path Toward IT Leadership? Here’s How.
Women currently represent 38 percent of all federal leaders.
- By Kris van Riper and Kathryn Stewart
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How to Improve the Health of Your Agency's IT Portfolio
There is a long list of uncertainties for federal IT organizations given the upcoming administration transition.
- By Kris van Riper and Nelson Wolf
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FITARA: The Messy Reality of Unintended Consequences
Mismanaged implementation may actually result in delays for IT delivery speed and effectiveness.
- By Kris van Riper and Audrey Mickahail
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5 Ways to Get a Leg Up on FITARA
Although the impact on IT decision-making processes remains unclear, federal IT leaders should consider how FITARA can create an opportunity for positive change in IT governance.
- By Kris van Riper and Lon Zanetta
Digital Government
A Call to Action for IT Leaders
Federal acquisition regulations have become a counter-force to innovation and evolution in technology.
- By Kris van Riper and Lon Zanetta, CEB
Digital Government
Analysis: The Federalist IT Papers
What advice would James Madison and Alexander Hamilton have for federal CIOs?
- By Kris van Riper and Lon Zanetta, CEB