MO & Tell

Our experiences, reflections and insights.

Partnering with NIST on Digital Identity Assurance

Partnering with NIST on Digital Identity Assurance

MO is leading the way in providing the highest level of digital identity assurance within federal agencies.* In July 2023, MO led a workshop with NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), on behalf of Veteran Affairs, to...

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What is Identity?

What is Identity?

Coming back to the Latin root of the word idem meaning the same; at its base, identity is knowing a person is the same person over time (i.e., continuity) and distinct from someone else (i.e., contrast). But what do we need to know about...

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Guiding the Way with Service Blueprints

Guiding the Way with Service Blueprints

A map shows possible routes to get from point A to point B. Maps can be on paper, on a screen, or in the sky (for celestial navigators). What maps lack is information on what a journey will be like for the map user. For the public and...

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Lean | Agile | Human-Centered Design

Lean | Agile | Human-Centered Design

Lean eliminates waste. Agile ensures value is built incrementally. Human-Centered Design serves people by engaging them in solution development. As government agencies continuously refine delivery of services, in-person and digital, these...

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The Power of SDBs

The Power of SDBs

The Executive Office of the President Office of Management and Budget recently released a memorandum to increase the share of contract dollars awarded to small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs). Supporting Executive Order (E.O.) 14091...

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