The Oversight Paradox: How Expanding Compliance Is Driving Governance Innovation
As compliance mandates expand, public-sector leaders must resolve a paradox: that compliance maturity outpaces governance effectiveness.
March Into Professional Development
If you’re feeling the need to polish your professional skillsets, we can help. Join us for our March online training sessions, where we’ll offer free content on the hottest topics that government workers need to know. By registering, you’ll get expert advice on everything from AI to crisis management, along with recordings the next day to view and share the next day. Modern Tech,Read… Read more »
Do You Know What Makes a Good Question?
Writing questions is more difficult than you may think. They carry context, tone (if spoken), assumptions, and bias — but they’re also a critical way of gathering feedback. Let’s discuss several ways that questions make assumptions and how to avoid those suppositions when asking for input.
Why Social Media Breaks Down When AI Becomes the Reader
Social media platforms are increasingly being treated as authoritative inputs by artificial intelligence systems. But they were never designed for that role.
Closing the AI Skills Gap in Government: A Practical Path for State and Local Workforce
State and local governments encounter unique challenges when implementing AI technology. Practical, mission-related workforce development efforts can have an outsized impact in addressing these obstacles.
The Alignment Dividend: Why Mission Clarity Is Becoming Government’s Competitive Advantage
Mission alignment is emerging as a decisive leadership capability that strengthens organizational performance and resilience.
Get Inspired to Improve Team Motivation
Supervisors set the tone for engagement, yet motivation can dip when workloads rise or priorities shift. It’s up to you as a leader to not only maintain healthy levels of motivation and productivity but also anticipate these dips and have a plan in place to address them. During our most recent Supervisors Community of PracticeRead… Read more »
Improving Decision Velocity With AI-Native Platforms
Critical decisions require analyzing massive volumes of data and strict compliance requirements. Agencies need help to speed up the process.
Navigating the Funding Cliff: How Local Governments Can Future-Proof Civic Engagement
As budget pressures mount, local governments must invest wisely. Future-proof civic engagement by prioritizing ADA-accessible websites, resident self-service tools, and modern emergency messaging systems. These investments not only improve efficiency and reduce costs — they build trust, transparency, and long-term community resilience.
The Mirror Principle: Why Self‑Awareness Requires Other People
Ever wondered why your leadership “reflection” doesn’t always match your intentions? This quick read breaks down the blind spots we all have and how to finally see yourself clearly.
Using Data to Improve Outcomes
Agencies are using data to improve outcomes. Learn how St. Petersburg, Florida’s police department used data mapping to help fight crime.
Don’t Fall Into the Security vs. Innovation Trap
In this video interview, Bryan Rosensteel, Public Sector Product Marketing Manager at Wiz, talks about how automated risk management can empower innovation through security transformation.
Automation: Giving Agencies an Edge in Workforce Management
One often-overlooked challenge that complicates workforce management is the issue of employees being overworked and disengaged. But this is a problem agencies can address.
How to Goal Set for Success
During the January New Supervisors Community of Practice session, guest speaker Dr. Gerome Q. Banks spoke on how to set goals successfully this year.
Leveraging a Data-Driven Talent Strategy
In the latest Management Minutes With Mika, let’s learn how data and automation can help your team better themselves.