Praise Effort, Not Talent
Praise effort and resilience and avoid singling out intelligence, smartness or talent.
Leadership
Why You Should Join a Nonprofit Board
The silo effect is something we have all probably felt within our organizations, but we can also feel it within the communities we work in. Joining a nonprofit board is a strategic and beneficial way to bridge that gap and improve connectivity.
What’s Your Public Service Story?
What’s your public service story? What unique experiences and insight can you share with someone new to government or your peers? A fulfilling way to share your story is at this year’s Next Generation of Government Training Summit, taking place August 1-2 in Washington, D.C. The NextGen speaker contest was created to help you findRead… Read more »
The Modern Government CIO
How can the vendor community help government CIOs embrace and act on the innovations that will lead to more successful outcomes? First, we have to help them execute on the key points that will create success, regardless of the service delivery model they choose
Enhancing Decision-Making: Helping the Next Administration Make Smart and Timely Decisions
How incoming leaders make decisions will significantly influence the effectiveness of their choices.
Drive Employee Engagement With This One Simple Idea
The most effective way to create engagement I’ve discovered involves establishing “Passion Projects.”
Encouraging and Sustaining Innovation in Government for the New Administration (Part II)
Innovation can be a critical tool for the next administration to achieve presidential priorities and improve government operations.
Here’s What Govies Love About NextGen
You’ve probably heard about the Next Generation of Government Training Summit taking place this summer on August 1st and 2nd. But have you heard what past attendees are saying about their experiences at the summit? Trust us, if you’re interested in attending the summit this year (and you should be!), these testimonials will be musicRead… Read more »
I Heard It Through the Grapevine
Many employees turn to the grapevine, also known as the rumor mill, as their main source of information. This creates gaps in communication and creates a greater opportunity for easily avoidable errors.
In Times of Change Good Managers Address Their Needs First
Being an effective manager in today’s climate means knowing how to manage through change. So how do you get started? The answer is simple – you get to know yourself first.