Land management agency impact stories...

[Irrelevant]

Man, you guys should read or reread that AI output. How many people you work with could produce that let alone in seconds? It's on par or better than most of the articles posted.

If Grok was really behind the scenes it would be going a lot better

 

[BuzzH]

Buzzy, Buzzy….I really hope some day you will understand attacking others just doesn’t work.

Sincerely, please stop attacking. It just doesn’t look good on you.

I sincerely apologize for not being forced to guess about the things you pretend to know about it.

There, now we can friends again.

 

[Cap’n Crunch]

Man, you guys should read or reread that AI output. How many people you work with could produce that let alone in seconds? It's on par or better than most of the articles posted.

If Grok was really behind the scenes it would be going a lot better

Agreed!

 

[Cap’n Crunch]

I sincerely apologize for not being forced to guess about the things you pretend to know about it.

There, now we can friends again.

I was always your friend but have never liked the way you talked to me or others.

 

[sclancy27]

Man, you guys should read or reread that AI output. How many people you work with could produce that let alone in seconds? It's on par or better than most of the articles posted.

If Grok was really behind the scenes it would be going a lot better

That's not true. Grok can mine all sorts of writing material for data to learn. Not much material out there for making govt "more efficient" other than what your creator inputs...

 

[INMT]

It’s pretty amazing for all of you to think that your experience is so golden and that the world will end if all of the experience is gone.

Short sided, arrogant or ??? I don’t know but if you would just step back, take a breath and realize the world will be ok and yes, everyone is replaceable.

I get that “cause and effect” are always at play but give me a break on the sob story of lost experience and tenure! You started at zero experience at some point and others will start at zero experience too.

Anything above zero compounds with time.

I’m still waiting on Raisin Brans proof that APR is the boogey man.

 

[INMT]

It’s pretty amazing for all of you to think that your experience is so golden and that the world will end if all of the experience is gone.

Short sided, arrogant or ??? I don’t know but if you would just step back, take a breath and realize the world will be ok and yes, everyone is replaceable.

I get that “cause and effect” are always at play but give me a break on the sob story of lost experience and tenure! You started at zero experience at some point and others will start at zero experience too.

Anything above zero compounds with time.

Do you live in your parents basement and play video games for a living?

Maybe not but this perspective “lost experience and tenure! You started at zero experience at some point and others will start at zero experience too.” is pretty wild to me. Whether govt jobs, construction or cooking, knowledge passed is knowledge gained. Obviously everyone starts at zero, BUT they have mentors to train.

I’m sure you won’t tell us, but what is your profession? How did you learn to do what you’re doing? If it’s all self taught, kudos to you. I’m just curious because all of your posts are very anti passing on of knowledge within professions.

 

[mtmiller]

Ironically, I can speak from experience. Recently after over 3 decades of working for the same company, I was RIF’d.

Cheap shot from the stands, but by chance did you teach third grade spelling?

 

[Cap’n Crunch]

I’m still waiting on Raisin Brans proof that APR is the boogey man.

I don’t owe you proof or anyone else. That’s up to you to figure out for yourself. However I did explain my stance within that thread and also corrected a misspoke fact on my part.

 

[INMT]

I don’t owe you proof or anyone else. That’s up to you to figure out for yourself. However I did explain my stance within that thread and also corrected a misspoke fact on my part.

Really!?! Holy crap talk about conjecture. All you did that entire post was set everyone up that you had “big news” coming. Guess I missed it somehow.

 

[Irrelevant]

That's not true. Grok can mine all sorts of writing material for data to learn. Not much material out there for making govt "more efficient" other than what your creator inputs...

There are lots of really good ideas out there for increasing efficiency. But what we're seeing is not it. I used to hate on AI, but I've made a complete about-face in the last 3 months. It's an incredibly powerful tool, that is not infallible, but isn't any more falable than most humans, myself included.

I don't grok, but here's what chatter says:

Sure — here’s a list of 10 ideas that could significantly improve efficiency in the federal government, across various departments and functions. These focus on systemic, structural, and cultural reforms rather than just surface-level fixes:

1. Modernize Legacy IT Systems​

Outdated systems cost billions to maintain and often fail at basic interoperability. Replacing them with secure, cloud-based, modular platforms would dramatically improve speed, transparency, and cost-efficiency.

2. Centralize Shared Services​

Instead of every agency duplicating HR, payroll, procurement, and cybersecurity operations, create centralized "shared service centers" with modern tools and trained staff to serve multiple agencies.

3. Reform Federal Hiring and Firing​

Make it easier to hire high-quality talent quickly and to let go of consistently underperforming employees. Right now, the average hiring timeline is over 90 days, and removing someone for cause is extremely difficult.

4. Tie Budgets to Measurable Outcomes​

Shift from input-based budgets (e.g., dollars spent) to outcome-based budgeting (e.g., lives improved, fraud prevented, emissions reduced). This adds accountability and rewards efficiency.

5. Eliminate Redundant or Obsolete Programs​

Conduct regular program audits to identify federal programs that duplicate services, are no longer needed, or have failed to meet objectives. Redirect funds to higher-impact uses.

6. Adopt Lean and Agile Methodologies​

Apply lean principles from manufacturing and agile from software development to government projects — emphasizing quick feedback loops, continuous improvement, and flexibility over bureaucracy.

7. Streamline Grant and Contract Management​

Use uniform digital platforms to apply, track, and audit federal grants and contracts. This cuts red tape, reduces fraud, and speeds up money going to where it's needed.

8. Strengthen Cross-Agency Collaboration​

Use interagency task forces, common goals, and shared data to tackle problems that cut across silos — like homelessness, climate adaptation, or cybersecurity.

9. Upgrade Data Use and Analytics​

Empower agencies to make better decisions by integrating advanced data analytics, predictive modeling, and real-time dashboards into operations and policy evaluation.

10. Create a Federal Innovation Lab​

A nonpartisan, rapid-response innovation team (like a permanent version of the U.S. Digital Service) that pilots reforms in real-world settings and scales what works across agencies.

Those sure sound like really good ideas. As opposed to firing everyone and then hiring them back.

 

[Cap’n Crunch]

Do you live in your parents basement and play video games for a living?

Maybe not but this perspective “lost experience and tenure! You started at zero experience at some point and others will start at zero experience too.” is pretty wild to me. Whether govt jobs, construction or cooking, knowledge passed is knowledge gained. Obviously everyone starts at zero, BUT they have mentors to train.

I’m sure you won’t tell us, but what is your profession? How did you learn to do what you’re doing? If it’s all self taught, kudos to you. I’m just curious because all of your posts are very anti passing on of knowledge within professions.

Where within this thread has anyone posted that they want to mentor, teach or pass on their knowledge and expertise to anyone?

By the way, isn’t it Friday? Have you turned in your email of 5 things you did at work this week?

 

[Cap’n Crunch]

Really!?! Holy crap talk about conjecture. All you did that entire post was set everyone up that you had “big news” coming. Guess I missed it somehow.

Everything on any forum is heavily laced with conjecture.

 

[Forkyfinder]

Why is it always the cereal names...?

 

[INMT]

There are lots of really good ideas out there for increasing efficiency. But what we're seeing is not it. I used to hate on AI, but I've made a complete about-face in the last 3 months. It's an incredibly powerful tool, that is not infallible, but isn't any more falable than most humans, myself included.

I don't grok, but here's what chatter says:

Sure — here’s a list of 10 ideas that could significantly improve efficiency in the federal government, across various departments and functions. These focus on systemic, structural, and cultural reforms rather than just surface-level fixes:

1. Modernize Legacy IT Systems​

Outdated systems cost billions to maintain and often fail at basic interoperability. Replacing them with secure, cloud-based, modular platforms would dramatically improve speed, transparency, and cost-efficiency.

2. Centralize Shared Services​

Instead of every agency duplicating HR, payroll, procurement, and cybersecurity operations, create centralized "shared service centers" with modern tools and trained staff to serve multiple agencies.

3. Reform Federal Hiring and Firing​

Make it easier to hire high-quality talent quickly and to let go of consistently underperforming employees. Right now, the average hiring timeline is over 90 days, and removing someone for cause is extremely difficult.

4. Tie Budgets to Measurable Outcomes​

Shift from input-based budgets (e.g., dollars spent) to outcome-based budgeting (e.g., lives improved, fraud prevented, emissions reduced). This adds accountability and rewards efficiency.

5. Eliminate Redundant or Obsolete Programs​

Conduct regular program audits to identify federal programs that duplicate services, are no longer needed, or have failed to meet objectives. Redirect funds to higher-impact uses.

6. Adopt Lean and Agile Methodologies​

Apply lean principles from manufacturing and agile from software development to government projects — emphasizing quick feedback loops, continuous improvement, and flexibility over bureaucracy.

7. Streamline Grant and Contract Management​

Use uniform digital platforms to apply, track, and audit federal grants and contracts. This cuts red tape, reduces fraud, and speeds up money going to where it's needed.

8. Strengthen Cross-Agency Collaboration​

Use interagency task forces, common goals, and shared data to tackle problems that cut across silos — like homelessness, climate adaptation, or cybersecurity.

9. Upgrade Data Use and Analytics​

Empower agencies to make better decisions by integrating advanced data analytics, predictive modeling, and real-time dashboards into operations and policy evaluation.

10. Create a Federal Innovation Lab​

A nonpartisan, rapid-response innovation team (like a permanent version of the U.S. Digital Service) that pilots reforms in real-world settings and scales what works across agencies.

Those sure sound like really good ideas. As opposed to firing everyone and then hiring them back.

OK A: Show me proof that what AI says is actually feasible.

And B: When is AI going to start teaching us that being in the outdoors is the same as putting on VR googles.

I don’t remotely buy any argument that AI is ok. I’d rather get an email from a coworker that reads like a 4th grader wrote it over any energy sucking BS from a robot.

 

[INMT]

Where within this thread has anyone posted that they want to mentor, teach or pass on their knowledge and expertise to anyone?

By the way, isn’t it Friday? Have you turned in your email of 5 things you did at work this week?

I submit it on Monday. Please come and hold my hand and tell me what I did this week.

 

[INMT]

Where within this thread has anyone posted that they want to mentor, teach or pass on their knowledge and expertise to anyone.

I think that is mostly what buzz, hunting wife mtmiller are worried about.

What are you afraid of?

 

[Irrelevant]

I don’t remotely buy any argument that AI is ok. I’d rather get an email from a coworker that reads like a 4th grader wrote it over any energy sucking BS from a robot.

Ok, good luck. I know my grandpa said the same thing about computers. He probably wasn't wrong, but here we are. AI will be the same. You can either learn to use it, or [generally] be left behind. It's not nearly as bad as you think it is, but at the same time, it probably really is. It will put people out of jobs, and it will make creativity rarer, but I've found it more accurate than most people. So you can stand on the moral high ground (or whatever you call the hill you're on), that's fine, but I'm going to adapt and keep trying to use the best tools I can to do the best work I can and make the best choices I can. Similar to any other tool, it isn't fool proof, but it is a very useful tool.

OK A: Show me proof that what AI says is actually feasible.

Is that an answerable question? Isn't that based on how you define feasible? How does it compare to having a South African immigrant simply fire a broad swath of employees he knows nothing about only to have to defend that action in court, then have to rehire them, then try to figure out how to fire them again. Is that feasible?

 

[Cap’n Crunch]

There are lots of really good ideas out there for increasing efficiency. But what we're seeing is not it. I used to hate on AI, but I've made a complete about-face in the last 3 months. It's an incredibly powerful tool, that is not infallible, but isn't any more falable than most humans, myself included.

I don't grok, but here's what chatter says:

Sure — here’s a list of 10 ideas that could significantly improve efficiency in the federal government, across various departments and functions. These focus on systemic, structural, and cultural reforms rather than just surface-level fixes:

1. Modernize Legacy IT Systems​

Outdated systems cost billions to maintain and often fail at basic interoperability. Replacing them with secure, cloud-based, modular platforms would dramatically improve speed, transparency, and cost-efficiency.

2. Centralize Shared Services​

Instead of every agency duplicating HR, payroll, procurement, and cybersecurity operations, create centralized "shared service centers" with modern tools and trained staff to serve multiple agencies.

3. Reform Federal Hiring and Firing​

Make it easier to hire high-quality talent quickly and to let go of consistently underperforming employees. Right now, the average hiring timeline is over 90 days, and removing someone for cause is extremely difficult.

4. Tie Budgets to Measurable Outcomes​

Shift from input-based budgets (e.g., dollars spent) to outcome-based budgeting (e.g., lives improved, fraud prevented, emissions reduced). This adds accountability and rewards efficiency.

5. Eliminate Redundant or Obsolete Programs​

Conduct regular program audits to identify federal programs that duplicate services, are no longer needed, or have failed to meet objectives. Redirect funds to higher-impact uses.

6. Adopt Lean and Agile Methodologies​

Apply lean principles from manufacturing and agile from software development to government projects — emphasizing quick feedback loops, continuous improvement, and flexibility over bureaucracy.

7. Streamline Grant and Contract Management​

Use uniform digital platforms to apply, track, and audit federal grants and contracts. This cuts red tape, reduces fraud, and speeds up money going to where it's needed.

8. Strengthen Cross-Agency Collaboration​

Use interagency task forces, common goals, and shared data to tackle problems that cut across silos — like homelessness, climate adaptation, or cybersecurity.

9. Upgrade Data Use and Analytics​

Empower agencies to make better decisions by integrating advanced data analytics, predictive modeling, and real-time dashboards into operations and policy evaluation.

10. Create a Federal Innovation Lab​

A nonpartisan, rapid-response innovation team (like a permanent version of the U.S. Digital Service) that pilots reforms in real-world settings and scales what works across agencies.

Those sure sound like really good

What was your specific question to AI? Just curious and it gives context to the answers. Thank you.

I submit it on Monday. Please come and hold my hand and tell me what I did this week.

Well, most certainly one of those 5 should be posting on HT. Don’t you think?

Cheap shot from the stands, but by chance did you teach third grade spelling?

Why yes! It was your third grade class. Are you still picking your nose and eating it?

 

[INMT]

Well, most certainly one of those 5 should be posting on HT. Don’t you think?

If you tell HT what your profession is? How you learned to do what you’re doing? And if you’re all self taught.