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Boots on the Ground: Open-Source Research in Action for Federal Agencies

By John Steed
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Open-source research improves government services, but is it an exaggeration to say open-data also helps federal agencies save lives? We don’t think so. Just look at the COVID-19 pandemic. In…

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How to “Tidy Up” Your Federal Agency’s Information

Drowning in Data? How to “Tidy Up” Your Federal Agency’s Information for Better Decision-Making and Execution

By Andrea Castle
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With massive amounts of accumulated data (and no sign of it slowing down), coupled with increasing regulations and requirements on how to collect, store, and manage it, federal agencies face…

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Information Continuity in the Federal Government

By Fred Hassani
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When federal agency leadership and staff change, institutional knowledge gets lost and missions are put at risk. Knowledge management helps preserve the agency’s information continuity and set up future staff for success.

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Curating Your Data for Better Outcomes

By Brie Gilvin
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Data curation and management – when done right – can be a powerful tool that leads to better outcomes. Here are a few tips to point you in the right direction.

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What Is Open Source Research?

By Tyler Wilson
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Here at Tesla, there are 4 pillars to our open source research process, all working together to help our clients be better informed and make better decisions. Take a look.

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Marie Kondo-ing Our Geospatial Data

By Delwin Leung
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The Marie Kondo craze extends beyond your closets and attic: Learn from our GIS team, who is decluttering geospatial data to build a better product!

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Using Knowledge Management to Present Your Data With Impact

By John Steed
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Data is often unorganized and overwhelming. It could be difficult to recognize significant connections and trends and even harder to grasp a clear picture of what your data is trying to tell you.

This is why data visualization often becomes a key part of your knowledge management program.

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Data Management is a Team Sport

By David Grosso
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Tesla In the News: A conversation with David Grosso, senior geospatial analyst at Tesla Government

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Building a Corporate Culture of Excellence Through a Better Commuting Experience

By Dale Roberts
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At Tesla, we help clients act with confidence because they have the right information to make the right decision at the right time. But this wouldn’t be possible without our team, so we make a point to hire only the best and the brightest from a variety of backgrounds. To attract and retain our talented team, we look for ways to show how much their work means to us.

One way is by offering innovative teleworking and commuting options.

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New Year’s Resolutions to Kick-Start Knowledge Management and Information Curation

By John Steed
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If you’ve been to the gym lately, you know a lot of people are all-in on their New Year’s resolutions to get in shape and improve their health. If you’re not one of them, we promise not to judge you.

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Distilling Your Data to What’s Important

By Andrea Castle
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In our previous post, we looked at how knowledge management can solve your information overload. More isn’t always better. Deep down, you know it’s true. But it’s easy to forget, especially when it comes to collecting data.

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Cutting Through Information Overload so You Can Make Better Decisions

By Tyler Wilson
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When you need to find a key document, the last thing you want to hear from a colleague is, “It’s on the shared drive” or “It’s in SharePoint.” Searching for…

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