AGILE Development in Government Training Workshop IV: Implementing and Managing Agile Development in Government: What Managers and Development Staff Need to Know -- A “How to” Workshop Discussing Best Practices and Lessons Learned Overview of the Workshop:Many federal agencies have begun adopting Agile principles and Lean methodologies with the goal of reducing risk and accelerating successful delivery of their IT investments. Acro...

Federal agencies have been charged with the use of agile technologies to jumpstart technology innovation with lower risk. From the health care systems to networks supporting war fighters in the field, agencies are looking to agile technology tools to curb costs while remaining responsive in the face of rapidly changing technology. The White House’s Office of Management and Budget recently kicked off compliance with this mandate with its...

With the government contracting climate changing, there is no such thing as business as usual. The federal government’s reduction in budgetary spending and an overall shift in organizational leadership have lead to a historical increase in mergers and acquisitions. Larger businesses are acquiring smaller businesses as a strategy to increase market share and beat the competition...

Export Control Reform has presented companies with a number of challenges and benefits. But like all things related to export controls, there are many gray areas and companies are making regulatory interpretations and new classification and licensing decisions all the time. At the same time, companies are under the gun to reduce paper and go electronic, so how do you go about re-creating paper files in the digital world? How can you maintain...

Dirty laundry and county board meetings - what do these have in common? Both could be subject to the Freedom of Information Act. Whether and when electronic communications such as emails, text messages, social media posts and tweets are subject to public records laws is a confusing and challenging question for public officials and journalists alike. This live webinar explains when such electronic communications must be disclosed and when they...

Capability Statements may be your most important marketing tool to open doors to over $500 billion dollars that will be won in 2015 government contracts. Unfortunately, most contractors make the huge mistake of taking the “one size fits all” approach by providing the same generic Capability Statement for every opportunity. Do you know how to effectively target your Capability Statement to specific agencies, prime contractors and te...

Get practical advice to avoid common mistakes so that you can prepare useful and legally compliant NEPA documents. Since 1970, the National Environmental Policy Act has been the cornerstone for environmental protection in the United States. To implement NEPA, federal agencies must prepare environmental impact statements or environmental assessments to study the impacts of their proposed actions. Unfortunately, some federal agencies, their cons...

DCAA Compliance Simplified Compliance doesn’t need to be a headache. We make it simple. Whether you just need a little guidance, a comprehensive review or ongoing support, we’ll give you the tools, software and expertise to make your compliance easier, more cost-efficient and reliable. And, we’ll teach your team the best way to remain compliant so you can rest assured that your contract is not at risk. Chances are, you won...

Does being beyond US shores mean relief from US export controls? Not as far as the US Government is concerned. This webinar is designed for non-US companies and US companies desiring a better understanding of how the US regulations impact their foreign affiliates, customers and distributors . US restrictions on reexports and other transactions (EAR, ITAR & OFAC) apply to companies physically located outside of the United States. This incl...

Get visual! Qualified companies who do not communicate with compelling graphics frequently lose federal contracts to vendors who do win. Responding to federal RFPs can be a high-stakes gamble. Average proposal costs have risen nearly 50% in just three years. Mike Parkinson, one of the industry’s best visual communications experts and published author, will teach you how to: Increase your odds to win contracts Differentiate your company M...