Even though they may have moved past the idea that it’s a passing fad, many leaders are still trying to figure out whether, when and how they should begin to transform their organization into a “social enterprise.” Others may feel they have made the proper commitment to start down the path to becoming a socialRead… Read more »
Last week the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced the roll out of this year’s government-wide Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS). However, did you know that over half of all feds disregarded the FEVS in 2013? That’s a paltry participation rate. Worse yet, some agencies had a shockingly low rate of under 30% of employeesRead… Read more »
We are embarking on the greatest business revolution in 4 generations. It affects the whole economy. The biggest change in ownership since WWII is starting now and will continue through the next 15 years. More than one half of small and medium business in the American economy are owned and managed by Boomers, and willRead… Read more »
“I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees. I speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues. I am the Lorax who speaks for the trees, which you seem to be chopping as fast as you please!” – Dr. Seuss, The Lorax. It may sound a little strange, but trees play aRead… Read more »
Do you ever wonder, “How can I make a difference when so many things around me seem out of my control?” An hour spent perusing print and online news media or even attending some organizational planning meetings would lead us to believe that all hope is lost and that the good in the world (andRead… Read more »
Innovation. It’s the latest buzzword making waves in government. But is there more to innovation than just hype? Has the government really embraced the idea of it? Or is it merely innovation for innovation’s sake? Philadelphia is embracing more than just the term innovation; they’ve just graduated the first class from the Municipal Innovation Academy.Read… Read more »
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I noticed that some leaders want to blame others for what they are not doing on the job. The problem is leadership lacks corporate social responsibility (CSR). Who would have thought that leaders do not want to look at the problems within an organization and explore ways to fix those issues. The problem is someRead… Read more »
As the Department of Defense scales back the number of active duty forces to the smallest sized military since World War II, thousands of military personnel will transition to veteran status. Each service handles the civilian transition differently and every service member’s experience is unique. One thing remains consistent across services: these men and womenRead… Read more »
You’ve got a good job. You’ve done well in your work and have several impressive accomplishments to add to your resume. You’ve created a killer CV and you’ll get glowing references if you need them. But in today’s competitive job market, is that enough to get you those plum jobs that can take you toRead… Read more »