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.

The Secret to Communicating With Employees: Start a Dialogue

Don’t think of internal communication as “I need to tell you what’s going on” or “You need to provide feedback via this survey.” If you really want to communicate with employees, it must be a dialogue.

Leading a Stronger Team

Managers need to demonstrate experience, confidence, and leadership ability at all times. Just like team players need strong coaching, employees need strong leadership to continue improving.

The 4 Envelopes: Transparent Project Management Part 3

What a federal PMO might look like within a reorganized Office of E-Government and Information Technology within the Office of Management and Budget.

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