The Virtues of Government Service – The Second Virtue: Creativity
Innovation. WIRED magazine called it “the most important and overused word of the decade.” Here’s how to use innovation to boost creativity in government.
Leadership
Socrates: The World’s First Transformational Leader?
Socrates inspired critical thinking through questions. A transformational leader can apply his method and inspire the same in her team.
Are You a Kiss Up, Kick Down Manager?
The kiss up, kick down manager is a person who lays on the flattery to endear themselves to their superiors, yet readily intimidates and undermines their subordinates.
Can These Insights Prevent More Me Too Moments?
Misinterpreting female motives is a documented mistake that many (not all) men are prone to making. Recognizing this tendency can help them reinterpret such situations for more accurate perceptions. A little self-awareness can go along way in life and prevent me too moments.
Create a Culture of Continuous Learning on a Dime
Continuous learning opportunities don’t have to be expensive to be effective. Start with these ideas to kick start continuous learning in your agency.
Why We Should Stop ‘Recognizing’ Employees and Start Appreciating Them
In many cases, recognition programs actually are backfiring and creating negative reactions among team members. In fact, the three most common reactions I receive from employees when they talk about “employee recognition” are apathy, sarcasm, and cynicism.
The Virtues of Government Service: First Virtue – Courage
One of the first and most important virtues of government service is courage. Here’s how you can practice courage in your work and life.
What Will You Experience at NextGen?
Are you wondering what NextGen was like for folks who have attended the Summit in the past? Hear directly from past attendees and speakers to help determine whether a professional development opportunity is right for you.
Communicating Appreciation Effectively When You Manage Large Groups
How do you communicate appreciation effectively when you manage large groups of employees?
The Role of Workforce Management in Agency Missions
In a recent interview with GovLoop, Rock Regan, Industry Marketing Director for the Public Sector at Kronos, explained why it’s important for agencies and their missions to ensure they’re engaging their own employees. Kronos provides digital workforce management solutions for government agencies at all levels