The Power of Practice: A Toastmaster’s Public Speaking Journey
What tactics have you incorporated to improve your public speaking or presentation skills? Here are a few I learned.
Ways to Level Up Your Learning Management Systems
Cloud computing can revolutionize agencies’ learning development. Some agencies are adopting cloud-based LMS suites to modernize their old processes
Performance Metrics: Lessons for Public Leaders
Four tips for public leaders when developing performance metrics.
Become an Admin Advocate: Keep These 4 Tips in Mind
It is very common and very human to not understand people who are not like us or in the same position as we are. We have the ability, however, to change how we see other people and how we treat them. Start with these four tips and become an admin advocate.
Bake Security Into Code to Mitigate Vulnerabilities
The bottom line is that today’s cloud-based networks have created an environment far removed from traditional on-premises computing. A new approach that starts with secure code is needed.
Strategic Planning: How to Make Better Decisions
Not all decision-making methods are equal, and some work better than others, depending on the type of decision you need to make. Here are four methods of decision making.
Assemble the Right Team of IT Experts Focused on Cybersecurity
Database administrators, cloud computing engineers and cybersecurity experts are among the roles agencies need to fill with skilled professionals who can help defend against internal and external threats.
Discovering Your Strengths
If you are aware of your own strengths, you will begin to value your contributions. Even better, if you are aware of those around you, you can help others grow and contribute more meaningfully.
Make Your Voice Work For You
Learn how to manage your nerves, develop your professional voice and become a confident public speaker.
When Your Values Conflict With Work
It is easy to lose meaning in your work when your goals conflict with personal values. This happened to me when I worked in Baghdad during the U.S. occupation. Here’s how I found meaning in my work despite this conflict.