What is a ScrumMaster? An agile project manager emphasizes facilitation, leadership and communication over traditional command-and-control activities. In the Scrum framework, this role is called “ScrumMaster” as a constant reminder of the differences between agile and traditional project management. The ScrumMaster’s role is to maximize the team’s efforts toward its goals while removing the impediments that stand in its...

MARCOM Connections invites you to our 1st Annual Charity Social Event at Clydes in Chevy Chase, Maryland. As part of our social responsibility, we like to to give back to the community. Our non-profit organization supported this year is Family Services (www.fs-inc.org) in Gaithersburg, Maryland which strengthens families and communities through innovative education, child development and behavioral health services. As part of the event, attend...

This all day small business conference will give small businesses the opportunity to demonstrate their products and services to MCSC personnel through 6’ table top displays, and the opportunity to participate in business matchmaking with representatives from all of the Product Groups and Independent Program Managers. The conference will include interesting and motivating keynote speakers and at least one presentation on a small business...

How effective is your agency's digital strategy?How do you stack up to other agencies and commercial websites?What are the key digital trends that you need to consider in 2012?A report released by comScore in September 2011 showed that .GOV site visitation is lagging that of the rest of the web. Click here for access to the press release from the report, Government Sites Reach 40 Percent of Americans but Lag Behind Overall Internet Growth. Joi...

For novices and industry veterans doing business in the government sector, Business Over Breakfast™ is the National Capital Region's most productive networking breakfast for developing meaningful business relationships and accurate, useful industry information. Business Over Breakfast™ features a straightforward and simple format with group introductions and dynamic networking with individuals from Government and Industry. Particip...

What makes work more meaningful? Join Shuzika Modica and MSBCoach for this all new webinar where you will learn the universal nature of meaningful work, how we “make” meaning, and how to increase the meaningfulness of your work. You will learn how to make personal choices based on need strengths and job orientation to create more meaning in your work. you will also learn how to increase the meaningfulness in the work of others by c...

Current economic conditions make it imperative that government organizations partner in new ways to better leverage their technical infrastructure and improve public services. Failure to do so creates a missed opportunity that can no longer be afforded. From four states collaborating on a cloud based solution for GIS data to the eCityGov alliance which includes 39 municipalities, government organizations are re-thinking how they provide servic...

The purpose of the Annual Marine Corps Systems Command Small Business Opportunity Conference is to provide a forum to educate, guide, and assist businesses, specifically small business concerns, in supporting the warfighter through PEO-LS and MARCORSYSCOM requirements. This all day small business conference will give small businesses the opportunity to demonstrate their products and services to MCSC personnel through 6’ table top display...

“Building the Army’s Warfighter Enterprise of 2020 -- Effective, Affordable and Defensible” IT Day: Building the Army’s Warfighter Enterprise of 2020 is the 2011 “must attend” Northern Virginia IT conference for anyone doing business with the Army. Last year’s event was attended by over 900 Government and Industry professionals. Topics to be covered this year include: The Army’s Network of 2020 i...

Join Salesforce.com and Carahsoft for an informational webcast on Cloud Computing for NOAA and the Federal Government. Cloud Computing is a popular topic and many within NOAA, the Department of Commerce, and other agencies are starting to take advantage of the flexibility and tremendous cost savings that the Cloud can offer. Unfortunately, there is also a great deal of confusion on exactly what Cloud Computing is, why it can be a benefit, and...