An open letter from Scott Harra, former Director of Oregon’s Dept of Administrative Services
Dear State Agency Leaders, I hope this letter finds you well amid your demanding and impactful roles. As a fellow leader who has navigated the complex waters of state governance, I am writing to share insights and experiences that I believe could be of immense value to your own leadership journeys, especially during these challenging […]
Insights from “Improving Government Performance” Webinar with Max Williams
Welcome to our latest blog post, where we delve into the fascinating insights from the recent webinar titled “Improving Government Performance: A Conversation with Max Williams,” hosted by Aaron Howard of Mass Ingenuity. Introduction In an era where data drives decisions, understanding how to leverage this asset to enhance government performance is crucial. This webinar, […]
The Power of Enterprise Performance Management in Government
On April 6th we had the privilege of attending a fantastic webinar with Aaron Howard, the Founder and driving force behind Mass Ingenuity. Aaron shared his insights on implementing Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) in government organizations and how it differs from the private sector. Government agencies face unique challenges, such as a diverse array of […]
Dashboards and Data Visualization for Government
As with business enterprises, governmental agencies can greatly benefit from using enterprise performance management tools in more ways than you might have thought possible. For instance, imagine you are the head of a governmental agency. In carrying out your various duties, you are required to hold meetings in which you and your team often discuss […]
Managing Performance in the Cloud for Remote Teams
Team and unit performance assessments play a key role when it comes to growing a business. When conducted appropriately, such evaluations can prove to deliver a treasure trove of critical information to help run your organization’s core operations more efficiently. They also may be very useful in improving employee retention rates and keeping your staff […]
6 Data Trends in the Government Sector That Are Driving Competition in 2021
As the world continues its massive shift toward digital-first functionality, the government sector is following suit. The massive shifts in how the world operates with data have caused nearly every industry to move toward big data management and analytics – a reality that was once seen as relegated to the tech industry alone. Data is […]
The Power of Organizational Change Management
A few years ago, Scott Harra and I were talking about organizational change management (OCM). I mentioned that OCM seemed like a “squishy discipline based on very little data”. Whereupon Scott passionately said, “Absolutely not true,” which definitely got my attention! Scott pointed me to an article he had written describing the power of OCM […]
Mass Ingenuity Team Profile – Meet Scott Harra
“As the CEO and Leader of Mass Ingenuity, I am focused on assembling the best team possible at all times.” Scott Harra was a three-time customer of ours and became a real evangelist for Results, so it made sense to bring him on board to serve as our Vice President of Marketing and Government Relations. […]