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Productivity

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 »

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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 »

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‘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 »

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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 »

How Thought Leadership Can Lead to Organizational Leadership

In today’s digital culture, it is easier than ever to share thoughts and expertise with a wide audience. This ease of sharing is equaled by a desire for information. A survey of government decision-makers found they value informational content to help them better understand their needs and what the market has to offer.

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.

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What You Need to Know about DEIA in 2025 and Beyond

In a recent episode of “Management Minutes With Mika,” government workplace transformation expert Mika Cross discussed the current state of DEIA and what to expect in 2025 with Nate Benjamin, Chief Diversity Officer and director of the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Ms. Cross and Mr. Benjamin both agreeRead… Read more »