Writings about business, healthcare, government and product management.
Thirty-nine gubernatorial elections sit on the 2026 calendar, and roughly twenty-one incumbents are term-limited or otherwise not seeking reelection. That means at least twenty-one governors offices are guaranteed a transition before the 2027 governing cycle begins. My last post was advice to incoming CIOs about what an individual leader can do in their window. This is the Continue reading The…
If you’re starting your first job as a software engineer, designer, or product manager in healthcare, welcome. Truly. We need you. 🟢 Greens: Beginner When you re new to healthcare, there are a few things you ll quickly get up to speed on, including types of health data and data privacy. Types of health data Start with Continue reading The greens, blues and black diamonds of Health Data…
Building the Capacity You’ll Need As we head into the 2026 midterm cycle, we’ll see dozens of governorships turn over, new mayors sworn in, and a wave of transitions in state and local IT organizations. For the incoming CIOs, CTOs, and digital service leads, this moment brings a rare kind of opportunity. You’ll inherit legacy Continue reading Advice to Incoming Government CIOs
(Originally posted Aug, 2023) With nine new Mayors taking office this year representing cities with the largest populations and countless others across the country representing smaller towns and mid-sized cities, it s a good time to think about how these new administrations can approach technology. With such large technology portfolios that span transportation, permitting, healthcare, public…
Thinking about software delivery cadences, team styles, and what frameworks work best for teams is one of the many, many, many parts of being a Product Manager. “How much process do you need? As much as you need to get the job done — but only as much.”— David Allen, Getting Things Done In large Continue reading Product Management Delivery Frameworks: My Go-To Books
Mountain Capital Partners has published a list of capital improvements for the next ski season. https://www.mcp.ski/resort-investments-2025 Notable in this press release is their continued effort to make mountain passes a year-round lifestyle membership, not just a ski ticket. Adding golf and bike park access isn’t just a perk. It’s a revenue strategy. Predictable cash flow, Continue reading The…
On April 15th 2025, this Updating Permitting Technology for the 21st Century Executive Order was signed. The new directive pushes agencies to ditch paper forms, speed things up with better tech, and make the whole process more transparent. It also asks the Council on Environmental Quality to create a tech roadmap for a shared system Continue reading Environmental Permitting
There are 3,144 counties and 55 states and territories in the United States, encompassing 19,500 incorporated cities, towns, and villages. Of those, 14,768 have populations below 5,000. Only ten have populations above one million, and none are above 10 million. 310 cities are considered at least medium cities with populations of 100,000 or more. 127 Continue reading AI in all levels of Government
We are deep into the 2024-25 ski season here in Colorado and I ve been peering around the corner thinking about what emerging technologies will impact the ski industry over the next few years. The ski industry is rapidly evolving, integrating cutting-edge technologies to enhance safety, efficiency, and accessibility. From wearable tech to automation, these innovations Continue reading Five Key…
It s been five years since I first scrubbed in and started working on government problems. One of my early impactful experiences after moving to DC for a year in 2017 was taking a walk next to the White House with my friend Natalie and talking about the 21st Century Cures Act. In that huge piece Continue reading Legislation + Product Management