The Power of Community
No one is an island. Here are tips for gaining strength through the power of community, professional development, and belonging.
Communications
Leadership Excellence: A Guide for New Government Supervisors
Becoming a successful government supervisor involves blending technical skills with strong leadership qualities, fostering innovation, building supportive networks, and continuously developing oneself through mentorship, training, and leveraging technologies such as AI to drive team performance and public service excellence.
Using Data to Shape Policy: How to Turn Stats into Stories That Move People
Data alone isn’t enough to support a policy initiative. Here are some ways to tell a successful data story.
Caring for Your Team While Working With Sensitive Topics
For many of us, public-sector work brings us a sense of purpose. As personally rewarding and important as this work can be, repeated exposure to sensitive topics without mitigating its impact can lead to burnout and second-hand trauma.
Building Trust and Credibility as a Public Leader Through Thought Leadership
As a public leader in the 21st century, it’s no longer enough to hide behind press releases and scripted speeches. Today’s society demands a different kind of leader — one who’s authentic, accessible and unafraid to engage. Before you think you have to jump on the next social media trend, consider the impact of thought… Read more »
Are You Committing Any of These Data Viz Sins?
Data visualizations are crucial to sharing the results of quantitative work. Ideally, they should help your audience understand your findings quicker, like a power-assisted bicycle. However, most of us are not trained in data visualization best practices and it can be difficult to know what type of chart to choose.
5 Tips From a Former Performer for Improving Oral Presentations
To differentiate yourself from a sea of people doing PowerPoint karaoke, embrace your inner performer.
9 Strategies to Boost Engagement in Your Government Webinars
Learn practical tips to boost engagement in government virtual events, including pre-, during, and post-event strategies to engage citizens.
Leverage Your ROPE Bridge
There are four types of communication platform: Rented, owned, paid, and earned. Learn how to leverage each.
Data-Driven Decision-Making in Government: Best Practices for a Smarter Public Sector
Embracing data-driven decision-making in government isn’t just a smart choice — it’s a strategic imperative that ensures accuracy, accountability, and transparency in public service delivery.