Is Government Listening To Its Citizens?
Why do governments at all levels make it so difficult for those affected by policy decisions to affect those decisions?
Communications
Is “Writing a Book” on Your Bucket List?
Not where you want to be in life? The great thing is that the next five years can be completely different from the last five, if you make a few changes now.
NextGen Registration is Open
Since 2010, GovLoop and Young Government Leaders have brought together hundreds of government leaders at the two-day Next Generation of Government Training Summit. Last year, over 700 public servants representing over 50 government organizations were inspired by innovation success stories and gained important leadership skills to inspire positive change in government. Keynotes included government leadersRead… Read more »
The Best Ways to Video in Social Media
How can we use video well within our current social media channels? Here are some thoughts.
What Constitutes the Essence of Developing Great Project Teams?
Do you remember the ease of operation and the power of those results of the “great” teams of which you were a member? What elements comprised the accomplishments and successes of your great team experience?
How to Have Courageous Conversations
It is important to maintain the following conditions to ensure that the courageous conversations lead us to a brighter tomorrow
All is Not Lost
As humans, we tend to have a really BIG aversion to loss. We’re afraid of missing out on a deal. We’re afraid that the children will starve without our help. We are more attuned to avoiding a loss than the joy we may get from seeing a gain or positive experience. The people who ‘market’… Read more »
The Wrong Tone of Voice
Ten percent of conflict is due to a difference in opinion. Ninety percent is due to the wrong tone of voice. So what is the wrong tone of voice? Well, that depends on the history and wiring of both the sender and the recipient.
How Boredom Can Be Good For You
If our boredom is something we have the power to change, then what will that change look like? What’s the next step? Turn your boredom into a jumping off point, ready to propel you forward.
The Importance of Debriefing and How to Get Started
Sometimes I get so caught up in my work that it’s really easy to go from one project to the next, without having the time to think about how my previous projects turned out. I’m not referring to the project outcome but more to the process: what did it take for us to get toRead… Read more »