10 Things I’ve Learned From Leading
Just like there is no “I” in the word team, there is no leader without a team. Without teamwork, a leader is unable to accomplish goals or the mission.
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Unifying Health and Human Services in California
Coordinating health efforts across a large organizations brings several challenges, but California has worked to overcome departmental mission and data silos to move toward a unified agency.
What OPM Wants — And Needs — From Its Next CIO
One of the most challenging and potentially rewarding jobs in government tech has been without a permanent leader since February. But OPM is hoping to fill its CIO position by the end of the summer. GovLoop sat down with OPM’s acting CIO and senior cyber adviser to get more details on the position.
Tips for Managing Workplace Criticism Constructively
Here are tips on how to receive and react to workplace criticism constructively, as well as the proper course of action if criticism becomes harassment.
How To Succeed In Your Government Career
A few tips that can help you make the right choices to succeed in government work.
These Agencies are Attending NextGen…Are You?
Getting approved to attend a government training is no easy feat. But it’s not impossible. Govies from more than 75 organizations are already registered for this year’s Next Generation of Government Training Summit, taking place August 1-2 in Washington, D.C. Are you attending? Make sure to register by June 19th at midnight to lock inRead… Read more »
Leading Through the Winds of Change
The desire or ability to embrace change is a skill that needs to be learned and nurtured.
Is Culture Change Really the Answer?
Many times we default to a need for “culture change” when we are faced with a far-reaching organizational challenge, but it may not be the answer to all of our problems.
Secrets to Getting Off the GAO High-Risk List
There are jokes that getting put on GAO’s high risk list is like the 1977 Eagles’ hit, “Hotel California,” where “you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.” But in fact, over one-third of agency programs on the list have gotten off. What’s the secret?
Is a “Standing” Meeting the Key to Team Creativity?
The next time you’re tasked with coordinating a team meeting to come up with the next big creative innovative idea for your agency, remove all of the chairs from the room.