5 Quotes from Leslie Knope That Can Teach Us About Working In Government
Five of our favorite Leslie Knope quotes, sure to inspire you.
Why Mandatory Training Rocks
(Comic used with permission. Check out more Fedz comics here) Government employees are excellent at being trained. Hey, we have to be, right? It seems like every month there’s a new training requirement. Have you ever heard something like this? Or said it yourself? “What a waste of time! Don’t they know I’ve got otherRead… Read more »
Leadership Lessons from the Golden Globes
The Golden Globes on Sunday celebrated the best creative talents in Hollywood. With all the glitz and glamour, it’s easy to forget that these celebrities are driven, competitive, and accomplished leaders in television and the movies. Here are six lessons about leadership gleaned from the Golden Globes’ illustrious winners. Plan Ahead—and Plan for Flexibility PerhapsRead… Read more »
Fostering Diversity & EEO is #2 Public Sector Priority for 2015
Most government agencies understand the business case for diversity and equal employment opportunity (EEO). It’s evident by now that diverse employees bring a broad range of ideas and viewpoints to the table which can promote positive change, spark innovation, increase productivity and maximize strategic mission-driven results. This is particularly true as the nation and laborRead… Read more »
Understanding the “New Power” Trend
In the 1990s, a new model of governance emerged – Reinventing Government. This model was rooted in private sector entrepreneurial approaches and market-like incentives. A new model – dubbed “New Power” – has emerged in the 2010s. Reinventing Government was organized around ten values, such as government being catalytic, community-owned, competitive, etc. Today, a newRead… Read more »
Find Your Strengths and Your Sweet Spot
I know StrengthsFinder 2.0 has been mentioned in the GovLoop community, but I want to vouch for it. If you haven’t already taken this online survey, check it out at http://strengths.gallup.com/default.aspx. The survey tests your preferences among 34 themes and spits out a nice report on your top five strengths. These are the areas whereRead… Read more »
Technology Policy: Are We Ready to Effectively Regulate?
Over the next few weeks, I’ll be working on blog series related to technology policy and tech trends in government. The hope is that throughout this series I can identify the challenges, opportunities and current trends that are reshaping technology policy. Send any ideas to [email protected]. Here’s post one. Sometimes I wonder about the future. How willRead… Read more »
DorobekINSIDER: A New Agenda for a New CIO
Hey there. I’m Christopher Dorobek — the DorobekINSIDER — and welcome GovLoop’s DorobekINSIDER… where we focus on six words: Helping government do its job better. Recently posted on GovLoop’s DorobekINSIDER: The stories you may have missed during the holidays Taking the Buzz Out of Innovation with Nesta’s Philip Colligan Meet GovProp – building a marketRead… Read more »
How to Pep Up Your Next PowerPoint Presentation
If you’re like most people, you hate going to a meeting where the presenter reads verbatim from a bland PowerPoint presentation. So, how can you avoid common pitfalls and create a great presentation for your next meeting? If your agency requires you to use a specific template, you’re obviously a bit stuck with how creativeRead… Read more »
3 Changes to Your Retirement Plan in 2015
How did your retirement plan fare in 2014? Are there any changes you should make as we head into 2015? As the calendar flips ahead to a new year, January is the perfect time to make sure your retirement plan is running smoothly. Kim Weaver, Director of External Affairs at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board,Read… Read more »