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Fighting more than one battle? Take them all on. 💥 No battle is too big for the Kraken. It rises to every challenge. This is what we were made for. 🐙 Lose a tentacle? Grow another. 💪 Don’t panic. Do the work. ⚡️ Keep pushing. Keep evolving. Let nothing stop you from success. 🚀 #UnleashTheBeast #ReleaseTheKraken #KrakenMindset #KrakenGameStrong #BigKrakenEnergy #Minecraft

♟️Chess and Innovation: Strategic Moves in the Department of Defense 🚀 In the world of Chess, as in the Department of Defense, every move counts. Both arenas require strategic thinking, anticipation of future scenarios, and the courage to take calculated risks. Just like a grandmaster, the DoD must stay several steps ahead, adapting to ever-changing landscapes and outmaneuvering challenges with precision. Innovation within the DoD mirrors the complexity and elegance of a chess game. From pioneering technologies to groundbreaking strategies, every advancement is a testament to the ingenuity and foresight of our dedicated teams. Our ability to innovate and evolve is what keeps us resilient and prepared for any challenge that comes our way. #innovation #departmentofdefense #strategicthinking #chess #resilience #leadership

How to Build a POAM When Stakeholders Won’t Give You Deadlines (Asking for a Friend 😜) Step 1: Assume They’re on a Secret Mission Since they won’t tell you when things are due, just assume they’re off solving world crises. Build your project goals around that mystery timeline. 🕵️♂️🌍 #TopSecret #ProjectMystery Step 2: Depend on the Indecisive Because relying on others who won’t commit is always fun, right? Document every “maybe” and “I’ll get back to you”—for accountability, of course. 📋 #TrustIssues #ItsFineReally #ItsOKImUsedToIt 😭 Step 3: Set Imaginary Deadlines Since real deadlines are a no-go, go ahead and make some up. Who doesn’t love scheduling tasks with a ✨wild guess✨? 🕰️ #ProfessionalPsychic #DeadlineByVibe Step 4: Send “Friendly Reminders” Ask again (and again). Maybe throw in some dramatic irony: “Just checking to see if you have any updates on that timeline. No pressure… just our entire project depends on it. 😅” 📧 #NoBigDeal #CasualReminder Step 5: Log Every Delay as a ‘Risk’ Write down each vague answer as a “possible risk.” That way, when things inevitably go sideways, you’ll have receipts. 🧾 #NotMyFault #CoverYourAssets Step 6: Pretend You Love Surprises If they won’t commit, just embrace the unknown! After all, who needs stability in a project? Just go with the flow, right? 🎢 #ProjectChaos #LivingOnTheEdge Step 7: Keep Everyone “In the Loop” Update your POAM like a journal entry. “Today I learned… still nothing! Can’t wait for tomorrow’s non-update!” 🔄 #LoopedIn #ItsTheJourneyNotTheDestination In the end, stay flexible. And by “flexible,” we mean prepare to hold the project together with duct tape and sarcasm. 🛠️😂 #POAMOrBust

Have you ever played Magic of Government? 👀 🐉 🧌🧙♀️🔮⚒️⏳🪱🐍👑☠️

Government & Industry leaders, how are you balancing your IT portfolio composition? 🚐💨 According to our community of collaborators and researchers, finding the right balance in government IT is essential for success. Whether utilizing custom/bespoke solutions, open-source software, or commercial/proprietary solutions, each approach has its strengths and trade-offs, and understanding when to apply each within the system of systems is crucial for achieving mission objectives and finding the right balance between flexibility, control, and sustainability. ⚙️ Commercial/Proprietary Solutions – Off-the-shelf options that promise rapid deployment and ease of use can be an excellent choice for organizations looking to implement technology quickly and deliver value fast. However, as agencies often tailor these products to fit their unique workflows and data models, they may end up exceeding recommended customization levels. This can lead to higher costs, increased complexity, and potential technical debt, making upgrades and integration with other systems more challenging. 🔑 Custom/Bespoke Solutions – These tailored solutions are designed specifically to meet the unique needs of government missions, offering complete control over security, compliance, and lifecycle management. Organizations can create software that perfectly aligns with their processes and requirements, enabling enhanced efficiency and effectiveness. While developing custom/bespoke solutions may require significant resources, the long-term benefits of a well-aligned system can drive innovation and success. 💻 Open Source Software – Open-source software provides incredible flexibility and adaptability, allowing organizations to modify and enhance the software to meet evolving needs. This approach fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, empowering teams to build and improve solutions that truly serve their missions. With the right in-house expertise, open-source options can be highly cost-effective and sustainable, ensuring that agencies remain agile and responsive in a rapidly changing environment. We invite our community to share their experiences: How are you managing the balance between these different approaches? What strategies have you found effective in architecting your system to support your mission goals? 🧭 #InnovationInBalance #CommunityCollaboration #RightToolForTheJob #GovTech #MissionReady 🚀

Our mascot just couldn’t resist a photo op in front of the massive inflatable SSBN that docked up on some bar stools at work today! 🛟📸 Now he’s plotting: where should we set sail in this colossal submarine raft? 😂 Drop your wildest route suggestions below and let’s chart this ridiculous course together! #MascotAdventures #InflatableFleet #CommanderOfChaos #USSWisconsin #SubmarinesSaveLives 🌊🐙

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👻🎃Our team doesn’t just face the spooky unknown—we transform it! 🌌✨ From frightening inefficiencies to phantom data gaps, we’re here to light up the path forward with creativity and courage. 🧙♀️✨ With every challenge we tackle, we’re brewing up fresh ideas, pushing boundaries, and keeping your systems protected from lurking tech goblins. 🧌⚙️🔐 This Halloween we hope you stay inspired, stay secure, and have a bunker of treats 🍬🍭… and maybe just a few tech tricks to cast out the shadows of the past and keep innovation moving forward. 👻 🎩👾 We hope our Halloween art inspires you. Vote for your favorite art or share yours in the comments!!🎃 💫 #HappyHalloween #IgniteInnovation #TechMagic #MissionReady #SpooktacularSolutions 🚀👀🎉

…but we POM’d so hard for this. No amount of money, time or resources matters if we don’t ensure the users benefit from it. #userexperience #organizationalchangemanagement #metrics #measurewhatmatters