If leaders are what they read, most of us are running on a questionable information diet. The quality of our thinking reflects the quality of what we let in. This article offers a sharper way to choose your inputs.
AI readiness in government requires more than prompt training. It requires human judgment — the ability to verify AI responses and establish and maintain responsible AI practices that are essential for better decision-making.
There is nothing “soft” about the skills needed to lead employees through change, uncertainty and conflict. Today, successful government leaders must be able to guide people, not just projects.
Staying up to date on your professional skill sets is really about making your day-to-day work easier. As technology and expectations change, learning new skills — like AI or data tools — can help you get things done faster and with less stress. Take a look at the available webinars we have on tap forRead… Read more »
To develop as a leader, we sometimes need to unlearn habits that served us well in previous positions, but no longer help us to succeed.
State and local agencies are looking for innovative solutions to address their financial and other challenges. Dave Cole, NJ’s Chief Innovation Officer, discusses how agencies can use AI and other technology to improve operations and deliver services more efficiently.
Technology should support officers, reduce administrative burden and help keep personnel focused on public safety instead of paperwork.
Effective leaders collaborate with colleagues who have good ideas; they don’t take over the process. Learn the consequences of sidelining employees rather than recognizing and including them.
Government leaders face a dual challenge: the rising threat of AI-driven cyberattacks that call for stronger cyber defense, and DoW’s expanding use of AI. To manage AI securely and effectively, agencies should take seven actions.
In today’s AI-enabled environment, alignment alone is no longer enough to sustain consistent outcomes. Synchronization is the next phase.
Strong communication is one of the most important tools a supervisor has — especially in government, where decisions often affect teams, stakeholders, and the public. In our recent virtual networking discussion for the Supervisors in Government community of practice, we spoke with Leslie O’Flahavan, principal at E-WRITE, about how supervisors can communicate with more clarity,Read… Read more »
A complex IT ecosystem helps ensure that AI models correctly interpret government communications and pass along accurate info about updates, alerts and other public matters. Part of that ecosystem is technology that can attribute what data the AI pulls from what source, and when.
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.
During the January New Supervisors Community of Practice session, guest speaker Dr. Gerome Q. Banks spoke on how to set goals successfully this year.
In the latest Management Minutes With Mika, let’s learn how data and automation can help your team better themselves.
