Like marathoners who need hydration during a race, public servants need recognition and appreciation as a project unfolds, not just when it’s complete. And unlike performance-based feedback, which focuses on what a worker did, real-time talent-oriented feedback focuses on how they show up.
Emails are quick and convenient, but sometimes a phone or video call or an in-person chat is more appropriate and effective. Here are five scenarios in which email is the wrong communications choice.
Don’t let fear of the unknown to hold you back. The Wright brothers’ story shows you how to turn the “impossible” into reality.
Successful teams usually share a few common traits: they’re goal-oriented, mission-focused, highly collaborative and productive. Unfortunately, creativity, a core part of high-functioning teams, often gets overlooked. If your team doesn’t value a creative mindset, you’re also missing out on effective problem-solving, innovation, ideation and brainstorming. In our most recent Supervisors in Government Community of PracticeRead… Read more »
AI is making it easier to utilize all of the data government agencies hold. Data literacy is becoming a critical component of success.
Use these five practical tips to help you proofread your own writing, even if you hate to reread your work.
Many of us have been in situations where we love our jobs. The work is fulfilling, and the team is fantastic, but your manager is unbearable. What do you do?
Becoming a supervisor can be overwhelming. To thrive, focus on progress over perfection, balance leadership with self care, and listen.
In April, we’re addressing topics ranging from shoring up your organization’s security measures to ways to remain productive while avoiding burnout.
Generative AI (GenAI) isn’t just another workplace tool — it’s a fundamental shift in how work gets done. State and local hiring practices must adapt by taking a strategic approach to skills-based recruitment.
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