In Something We Trust: Overcoming Challenges to Deliver Better Government Services
This column is called “In Something We Trust.” It is for and about govies who wake up, gulp coffee and show up for another day.
Why We Should Stop ‘Recognizing’ Employees and Start Appreciating Them
In many cases, recognition programs actually are backfiring and creating negative reactions among team members. In fact, the three most common reactions I receive from employees when they talk about “employee recognition” are apathy, sarcasm, and cynicism.
Executive Order Reaffirms CIO Budget, Hiring Authorities
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on May 15 that reinforces many of the provisions concerning CIOs that were previously establish by law. The order also extends term appointments for IT professionals brought in to fill critical positions.
What DevOps Means to Cloud Computing
For cloud, adopting a DevOps approach is a powerful way to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
3 Easy Ways to Improve Office Productivity
These are three easy tips to boost office productivity when focusing on the details means you lose sight of the bigger picture.
The Virtues of Government Service: First Virtue – Courage
One of the first and most important virtues of government service is courage. Here’s how you can practice courage in your work and life.
Collaboration or Collective Impact – What’s the Difference?
Read this post to find out the differences between collaboration and collective impact. Which works better? And what will take your team to the next level?
Meet GovLoop’s 16th Round of Featured Contributors!
We’ve got a great line up with GovLoop’s 16th round of Featured Contributors who bring all sorts of perspectives to the table.
What Will You Experience at NextGen?
Are you wondering what NextGen was like for folks who have attended the Summit in the past? Hear directly from past attendees and speakers to help determine whether a professional development opportunity is right for you.
Case Study: Accelerating Digital Transformation in the Ocean State
The state of Rhode Island has the potential to become the innovation hub for New England and a model for the rest of the country. In an interview, the Director of Government Innovation discussed how Rhode Island is digitally transforming government by improving digital accessibility and cross-agency collaboration.