Kim W Petersen, Ph.D.

Finishing on time and under budget is not success. It's just finishing. Real success is when the people who funded the project look back and say, that was worth it in my humble opinion.

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Well said! Effective project management isn’t just about tracking tasks - it’s about enabling teams to succeed, removing obstacles, managing risks, keeping everyone focused on the goal, and ensuring the right work gets delivered at the right time.

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Looking to grow your GovCon revenue in a tightening federal market? Deltek’s 2025 Clarity Report unveils how top-performing contractors are expanding their pipelines, improving win rates, and adopting automation to outpace competitors. Get the insights you need to adapt your strategy from GenAI integration to CMMC compliance. 📽️ Catch the on-demand webinar -https://lnkd.in/g2rs7Ttv __ #GCWDeltek #WebinarRecap

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🚀 Absolutely worth it — if you're serious about building (or advancing) a career in cybersecurity, this is one of the smartest moves you can make right now. Comtech’s live instructor-led CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) training delivers exactly what most people need: ✅ Real-time interaction with expert instructors ✅ Hands-on virtual labs that actually stick ✅ Practice exams + performance-based questions that mirror the real test Security+ remains the #1 most requested entry-level cybersecurity certification and is required for many DoD/government roles. In today’s threat landscape, the skills you’ll gain in network security, risk management, threats & vulnerabilities, and operational security are immediately applicable on the job. Whether you’re transitioning into cyber or leveling up your current role, investing 5 focused days in May can pay dividends for years. If you’ve been thinking about getting certified in 2026 — this is your sign. Spots are limited and the May 18–22 session is coming up fast. 👉 Secure your seat here: https://lnkd.in/g9Ka8dyi Who else is planning to knock this cert out this year? Drop a 🔥 or comment below — happy to answer any questions! #CyberSecurity #CompTIA #SecurityPlus #CyberStronger #ProfessionalDevelopment #Infosec

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Savita Chaudhary, City Manager of Vacaville, and I will be presenting an informative session! We look forward to seeing you there! October 28th/29th Strategic Cybersecurity Initiatives for Organizational Resilience This session will explore the core processes for developing a comprehensive Technology Strategic Plan and Cybersecurity Roadmap. Presenters will share strategies for building a compelling business case to secure executive support and funding, while ensuring security initiatives align with broader organizational goals. Key focus areas include compliance and regulatory gap assessments, prioritization of critical, medium, and low-risk projects, and defining a program vision supported by clear timelines and sustainable funding.

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Real leadership is measured not only by what you accomplish, but by who is ready to carry the work forward. A deep bench does not happen by accident. It takes trust, teamwork, and people willing to share knowledge and support one another. With yesterday being Employee Appreciation Day, it is a fitting reminder that the strength of any organization comes from the people who make it possible every day.

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Your customers are already deciding whether to trust you before they ever talk to a real person. They land on your site. They have a question. They look for answers in your support docs, your FAQ, your knowledge base. If they find what they need in two minutes, they feel smart. They feel taken care of. They feel like you respect their time. If they can't find anything, they feel ignored. Here's what I've noticed working in tech for over two decades: the businesses that convert customers into actual fans aren't the ones with the flashiest marketing. They're the ones that made it stupidly easy to get help without having to ask for it. They invested in content. Real content. How-to videos. Blog articles that actually answer the questions people are searching for. Webinars that teach something useful. Not sales pitches dressed up as help. The irony is this costs less than most people think. You don't need a massive team. You need to listen to the problems your customers actually face, then create answers to those problems. Then make sure those answers are easy to find. When you do that, something shifts. People stop seeing you as a vendor. They start seeing you as someone who gets it. What's the most common question your customers ask you that you're still answering one-on-one?

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The Near Me widget in Experience Builder quickly answers location-based questions. It can help you find and analyze features within a specified distance from various inputs, such as an address, selected features, a sketch, or the current map extent. https://ow.ly/OCgE50Vz7m6

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Most churn doesn’t start with a cancellation email... ... It starts with small “breadcrumbs” — lower engagement, slower replies, and a tone shift you feel before you can measure it. In this episode, I sat down with Cortney Mathews, PMP (VP of Client Success at Sandia Insights | Clarity360) to talk about what proactive, structured client success really looks like — and why reactive support quietly drains time, trust, and growth. Key takeaways: 1) Watch behavioral signals early: engagement, response gaps, missed meetings, tone shifts 2) Don’t wait for escalations — build 1:1 relationships that surface issues sooner 3) Run internal “client health reviews” to keep a pulse across accounts 4) Use QBRs to look forward: priorities, roadmaps, benchmarks, and risk forecasting 5) Use AI to reduce busywork (meeting summaries, action boards) and spot patterns — but keep human judgment in the loop Live today at 10 MT! https://lnkd.in/g6bB9ySX What’s the earliest “breadcrumb” you’ve learned to take seriously before churn hits? #NorthForgeIntelligence #NFILLC #AI #MSP #TechLeadership #Leadership #OperationalExcellence #AIinBusiness #BusinessAutomation #SmallBusinessGrowth

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Food for Thought: When leadership begins treating employees as metrics on a spreadsheet rather than as people with lives, goals, and value, they shouldn't be surprised when loyalty fades. Actions of certain project managers, marked by a lack of empathy and understanding, only confirm what many of us already sensed: We're just a Number! Ironically, that clarity makes the decision to move on not only easier but necessary. #knowyourworth 😁

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Everything is connected. I was just sharing thoughts on the importance of documentation elsewhere, and then I scrolled a bit to find this incredibly concise article on strengthening your documentation to make it useful for your information system. (hint: it's not by copy/paste) I love it when that happens. Seeing Beyond Compliance: How CMMC Documents Can Strengthen Cybersecurity Practices https://lnkd.in/gvTpipCN

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Mind-blowing results for Marine Corps Community Services: reducing ATO timelines from 18 months to 30 days! 🤯 The impact that modern security automation is having on compliance cannot be overstated. Wiz + RegScale + Harness is a powerful combination.

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Government agencies relying on legacy systems face significant risks. Outdated infrastructure slows down operations and creates security vulnerabilities, making you a prime target for cyberattacks. To stay competitive and secure, modernizing legacy systems is no longer optional—it’s essential. #TechInnovation #GovTech #LegacySystems https://hubs.la/Q03nDVyN0

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Recent hearing by House Committee on Oversight and Accountability on the Department of Defense’s background check modernization effort highlights ongoing concerns about timeline, cost, and delivery. The Department of Defense’s National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) system - intended to modernize and secure the federal background investigation process - has faced significant delays beyond its original completion target. Modernizing clearance infrastructure is complex and mission-critical. It directly impacts workforce readiness, national security, and stewardship of taxpayer funds. It’s encouraging to see sustained oversight and bipartisan attention on this issue. Effective governance, transparency, and execution will be essential to ensuring these systems deliver on their intended purpose. For those working in the federal space, this is an important development to watch. #NationalSecurity #SecurityClearance #FederalIT #GovernmentOversight #PublicSector #ITModernization #GovTech #FederalWorkforce #MissionReadiness https://lnkd.in/ezuxBej3

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Such a unique opportunity to go LIVE, on Air, w/ Bakersfield NOW (KBAK/KBFX) to talk about how to protect yourself from cyber threats and the role A.I. is playing both offensively and defensively. These are tips you can follow in your personal life and at work.

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