Why IT Modernization Is Important to Your Agency
Maintaining outdated government IT systems is costly, less secure and less user-friendly. Our recent course explores modernization in greater detail.
5 Ways to Cope When You Feel Overwhelmed at Work
Feeling overwhelmed at work and need solutions to manage it? This roadmap can help reduce stress, better manage your work load and help you find a better work-life balance.
Federal IT Shifts into High Gear
Over the last several years, agencies have developed a growing range of citizen services with the goal of giving people easier access to information and services through a wide range of channels. These efforts are now shifting into high gear, as agencies increase their adoption of innovative technology, tools and processes to improve the efficiency… Read more »
Former VA CIO Reflects on Tenure, Shares IT Trends
We recently chatted with LaVerne Council about her time at the VA and what she thinks of the current government IT landscape.
Ensuring the Best Data Scientists Work on Urban Challenges
We need more than just data scientists doing city work; we need a strong ecosystem that will support a smart team of urban data scientists as they assist city leadership in driving successful outcomes for citizens.
Integrating Policy, Communications and Operations Teams
An integrative approach can help build a long-lasting partnership among policy, communications and operations teams.
Brainstorming Your Way to an Empowered Team
During any given month, there is likely a short or long-term problem to resolve. Here’s how you can set up a structured brainstorming session for your team to help empower them.
Top 10 Ways to Create High-Performance Teams: Part 1
Creating efficiencies is a constant practice. But with the right strategy, you can create high-performance teams in government.
Management Lessons: Deming’s Red Bead Experiment
The red bead experiment is a useful tool to facilitate the discussion of addressing problems at work. It also highlights the interactive role between management and workers that involves trust in order to problem solve.
What You Can Learn From Delays
Delays are never fun, and they always come at the worst possible time. Here’s how my recent train experience reminded me about how I can better handle professional setbacks and delays.