OIT Kudos: Reggie Powell

Senior Technical Advisor Reggie Powell explains how empathy sets projects up for success.

Be the Change You Want to See: How Individuals Can Impact Change Initiatives

OIT is undergoing several transformational initiatives that may feel stressful. While change impacts us all, we can also impact change. For OIT to successfully implement improvements, everybody must be involved. Choosing an opportunity mindset over a fear mindset in the face of change is a good place to start.

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.