Leading and Succeeding In Uncertain Times
During this time, the right thing for leaders to do is to communicate and ensure the wellbeing of their team. But what should that communication look like?
Minnesota’s Three Rivers Park District Becomes a Smart Park
The park district’s GIS department moved to a centralized GIS program that replaced the district’s disjointed system of datasets.
Social Distancing, Social Isolation and Loneliness
Being socially connected with others is considered a fundamental human need. With less physical social connections and isolation health risk may increase. But there are ways to combat isolation and loneliness to those who are at the most risk.
Congratulations – You’re a Supervisor! Now What?
A few years ago, I was promoted into my current position, where I supervise three other employees. Since the promotion, I’ve learned – OK, I’m still learning! – how to improve my supervisory skills. Here are three tips I offer to new supervisors.
Optimizing Application Delivery From the Cloud
As the number of cloud users and applications grow, so do the number of servers needed. How can agencies ensure application availability, providing enough bandwidth that they’re highly responsive for users?
Leveraging Internal Audit: A New Approach for Public Sector Leaders
Internal audit can help navigate the changing technology landscape as governments move toward more public-friendly e-commerce solutions.
Passion: The Engagement Multiplier
While preventing disengagement is good, inspiring active engagement is even better. The most powerful way to inspire engagement of a workforce is to draw upon the passion that resides within your team.
Lessons Learned From the Front Line of Data Protection and Recovery
Like a federal agency, the Mercy Ships program is mission-driven, with a focus on using IT to improve the quality of care that it provides. Even its back-office systems affect what happens on the frontlines.
The “Stay Home” Paradox: Do Nothing, See Nothing, Feel Nothing
The cause-and-effect dynamic with the pandemic is hard to discern among all the noise. Let’s amplify the message that we have the ability to exert control over what happens. Mitigating the spread of COVID-19 is within our control. Make the linkages between good behaviors and good outcomes a core part of the broader communications signal.
Positive Leadership Makes a Big Impact
What is your relationship with your leaders like? It makes a true difference.