The Best State and Local Government Conferences
If you’ve been looking for events that can expand your education, connect you to new people, and boost your career, this list of conferences is for you.
Leadership
How to Drive Change in Government
GovLoop’s annual Virtual Summit is all about inspiring innovation in the public sector. But how exactly do you do that in a government known for endless paper trails and daunting bureaucracies?
Effective Leadership
In search and rescue, as in business, people are the most valuable asset. A good leader puts people first and cares about each team member.
The Next White House Should Create an Enterprise Government
By using an enterprise-wide view of how the government can work, the next president may be more effective in getting large-scale initiatives underway and successfully completed.
Meetings: Native Style
Try the council circle practice at your next staff meeting. You will create more honest discussions, realize increased efficiencies and build increased engagement while getting meaningful work accomplished.
Leaders Teaching Leaders: Leadership Development in the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization
Sean Corbett, Program Manager at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), gave an excellent presentation on the FAA’s Leaders Teaching Leaders (LTL) Program at the Training Officer’s Consortium’s Annual Executive Institute in Ocean City, MD this week. Sean shared his experience in standing up and launching an LTL Program at FAA and highlighted the elements that… Read more »
4 Tips for Recruiting Millennials in a Post-Boomer Government Landscape
What can federal, state, and local governments do to recruit millennials and ensure their missions are carried out with the nation’s top young talent?
When Employees Check Out
There are well-known signs of employees who may feel disconnected at work.
Diversity and Inclusion: Toxic for Women Leaders
Women and women of color who promoted the employment of other women and people of color got lower evaluation scores than white men who supported the hiring of identical groups.
Government Gone Agile: How “Agile Management” Can Enhance Agency Success
With the coming change in Administrations, solidifying agile as an effective and go-to approach will help to strengthen the management of programs, both now and in the future.