Organizational Change: 4 Models for Success

Whether you're directly or indirectly affected by changes within OIT, understanding different change models helps you recognize the organizational change process. Keep reading to learn about four models for organizational change - Lewin's Model, Kotter's 8-Step Change Model, McKinsey's 7-S Model, and Compass for Agility. Then decide which model resonates most with you.

AI Explorer Program Pilots Workplace of the Future

An innovative new pilot program is setting the course forward for artificial intelligence at CMS.

Data Quest: Vanquishing Myths and Discovering the Truth About Data Science

Hearing a lot of hype about data science and AI, but don’t know what’s really true? Let’s debunk some of the myths while identifying some of the valid reasons for vigilance as we adopt new technologies at OIT.

What is Data Science Literacy?

What is data science literacy and why is it so important?

Simply put, data science literacy is understanding what data means. This includes the ability to read graphs and charts, work with the data, analyze it, and draw conclusions from data.

February is Data Science Month

This February, we'll be taking a deep dive into what it means to be a data scientist and telling stories about the current and future role of data science within OIT and CMS. Applying data science into our work and building a data-driven workforce will help us work more effectively and make smarter, evidence-based decisions to benefit the people we serve. Keep reading to learn more about what we'll be covering this month.

Data Science Pop Quiz

Here are our pop quiz terms with their correct definitions.

OIT Cameras On/Cameras Off Survey Results

Want to know more about what your colleagues think about being on camera? Keep reading - the results might surprise you!

DEI: Best Practices in Government

The federal government has long been a leader in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Here are some initiatives making a big impact on the federal workforce across the nation.

All Access: Making Authentication Work for Everyone

Think decoding CAPTCHA imagery to prove you're not a bot is hard? Imagine if you had a vision impairment. Learn more about how Division of Investment Oversight and Governance Director Antoinette Johnson, Deputy Director Ann Turner, and IT Management Specialist Aaron Allen work to build accessibility into CMS internet security protocols.

Using Inclusion to Unify Remote Work Teams

Managers can help build this dynamic by taking stock of their team's unique needs and ensuring all team members have what they need to communicate and collaborate effectively. Keep reading to learn how Division of Investment Oversight and Governance Director Antoinette Johnson and Deputy Director Ann Turner promote inclusion and engagement on their virtual teams.