The Federal Government isn't always the best at project management. But, it appears they are utilizing some newer technology to avoid the negative perception. From Web 2.0 technologies, software-as-a-service, and wikis, the government may be on their way to valuable improvements. This article discusses the best practices at work to improve the government's project management woes.
OK, I know. Looking back at my blogs, it's probably starting to seem as if I am obsessed with the government's poor record on project management. But lately I’ve been intrigued by reports about how the federal government’s use of Web 2.0 technologies such as software-as-a-service and wikis might help.
While I've previously spotlighted reports about the feds, it's great to see that states are tackling the problem as well. Exhibit A: a Wisconsin Technology Network item that relates therecommendations of a state Task Force on Information Technology Failures (ouch). They are:
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