Chameleon or Badger? Adapting to Change
When it comes to change, we’re all a bit chameleon and a bit badger: Some of us embrace change and others resist it. But the healthiest strategy is to balance the two approaches. Here are tips on doing that.
Career
5 Steps to Overcoming Your Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome, or a persistent feeling of self-doubt, has taken hold of us all at one point or another in our careers, no matter how qualified we are. During the recent NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit, guest speaker and best-selling author, Tiana Sanchez, shared her personal experiences and offered advice on overcoming imposter syndrome toRead… Read more »
Advance Your Career, Advance the Mission
A public sector or military career can seem formulaic. But that doesn’t mean you’re at the mercy of the system. There are many ways to influence and speed your career trajectory.
3 Management Productivity Hacks
As a supervisor of a team of one or one hundred, time is a precious commodity. Competing priorities, hard deadlines, and management issues are all at the forefront of your day-to-day. So, how can you remain productive as a supervisor without burning out? Deadra Welcome, CPTD, CPTM, CVF, CPDC, CMLF, Founder/Principal Consultant, Concerning Learning, LLC,Read… Read more »
Meetings: How to Maximize Your Time
Meetings: love them or hate them, they are a critical part of how work gets done, and frankly – they’re not going anywhere. But we’re all busier than ever, and calendars are maxed out. It’s time to audit and streamline your meetings so everyone who attends is making the most of their time. Mary Abbajay,Read… Read more »
‘Tis The Season to Learn
With 2025 around the corner, it’s not too late to learn something new. From workforce and customer experience trends to fresh ways to update your ransomware defenses and ideas to inspire your team, you’ll find a topic that can take you confidently into the New Year. End the year on an educational note with ourRead… Read more »
How Can You Set Strategic Career Goals?
It’s almost 2025, which means it’s time to start thinking about your goals and plans for the upcoming year. In the latest edition of Management Minutes with Mika, workplace transformation strategist Mika Cross discusses how to prepare for and set short and long-term goals with Defense Department senior executive and podcaster Love Rutledge. Let’s exploreRead… Read more »
It May Be Time for a Team Tune-Up
Even the most high-performing teams can benefit from an occasional “tune-up” to ensure continued collaboration, communication and skill-building.
5 In-Demand Skills for Modern Government Workers
Modern government employees need five in-demand skills to stay relevant, said a government workforce expert at the October 2024 NextGen professional development virtual summit. Here’s what they are and why they matter.
What To Expect for Connected Workplaces in 2025
In a recent episode of “Management Minutes With Mika,” government workplace transformation expert Mika Cross discussed the current state of inclusivity and what to expect in 2025 with Nate Benjamin, Director at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Listen to the full conversation now for more insights from Mr. Benjamin about the road ahead forRead… Read more »