Nice guide to social media posting – written for non-profits but I think fits gov’t as well. General agree although a couple tips I don’t necessarily agree with (like post every other day on FB) (download original at http://topnonprofits.com/posting-guide/) Favorite
Last year, Frank Digiammarino was one of our best-reviewed sessions at the Next Generation of Government Training Summit with his interactive discussion “Framework to Manage Your Career.” He helped lead 100 attendees through an amazing 1-hour session where he helped describe how rising leaders should think about managing their government career as well as answeringRead… Read more »
I don’t have kids yet (but one on the way). However, lots of my friends do and one of their biggest worries is schooling. What school should their kid go to? X or Y? Public, private, charter school? Which of the 10 options should they send their kid too? So I thought it was fascinatingRead… Read more »
Ah the telephone. While I’m not a big fan of it, it’s still essential to getting the job and comes in handy especially when someone is avoiding your email (we all get a ton of email a day but much fewer phone calls). A big part of using the phone is the dreaded voicemail. InRead… Read more »
Spent the morning checking out Federal Computer Week’s 25 years in review (great read check it out): When reading it, I noticed 7 key themes that have been big over time 1 – Space/telework – Seems like GSA has been trying to consolidate/shrink space for 25 years 2 – Job Description – Problems with outdatedRead… Read more »
**Lara Galinsky, the author of Work on Purpose, is a closing keynote speaker for our Next Generation of Government training summit on July 26-27. Full details at nextgengovt.com*** Every month, at least a half dozen folks reach out to me for informational interviews. In all of them, there is a common theme – they allRead… Read more »
Today has been a crazy day in my hometown Tampa (yes, I actually live in Tampa although I spend a ton of time in DC). Tons of rain all day with threats of tornado all day. The wife and I stayed at home all day and I found it interesting to see which technology whichRead… Read more »
Check out the latest Army Social Media Handbook – great resource for agencies to use Army Social Media Handbook 2012 View more documents from U.S. Army Favorite
Another good training event from GSA DIgital Gov’t University – 5 hours social media camp next Thursday Check it out Federal Social Media Camp Format: In–person Seminar Date: Thursday, June 28, 2012 Time: 10 AM–3 PM ET Location: GSA One Constitution Square Fee: Free Presenters: Justin Herman, GSALovisa Williams, U.S. Department of State, Social MediaRead… Read more »
Interesting guide from a site I like that sounds spammy but is good Iwillteachyoutoberich.com Guide to Not Checking Your Email Step 1: the concept of batching your workflow (this may sound abstract, but it’s the crucial step for plowing through email) Step 2: how to clear your inbox (how to empty your inbox every day—evenRead… Read more »