Forced to Get Creative, Agencies Learn New Lessons
While agencies had more to do, the pressing and unique circumstances of this year had them moving boulders that had been blocking progress.
Leadership
5 Ways to Embrace Change in the Workplace
Whether it is a pandemic or PTO policy, changes to our work routine tend to overwhelm us. While some dive head-first into change, others may balk at the idea of a meeting being rescheduled. Here are some tips to help you embrace workplace changes like a champion!
Completing the Year Most of Us Won’t Miss
A completion practice asks that we give ourselves an opportunity to reflect on our experiences so that we may grow and learn from them – and be better for it in the year to come.
3 Holiday-Inspired Activities for Remote Team Engagement
Here are three ways organizations can engage their employees during the holiday season.
6 Tips to Battle Holiday Stress and Isolation
The holiday season is a stressful time, and 2020 has presented us with new challenges. Here are some out-of-the-box ideas to help with stress and isolation.
Tips for Getting Promoted in the Public Sector
Here are some of my tips for getting promoted in the public sector and increasing your opportunities for professional development and salary increases.
Insubordination: When Saying ‘No’ is Unacceptable in the Workplace
It’s important to note that saying “no” in the workplace can sometimes be viewed as a form of rebellion. Knowing when and how to pushback is key.
Transition Notebook: Agency Review Teams and the ART of the Transition
As the incoming Biden-Harris administration-in-waiting deploys its Agency Review Teams (ARTs) across the federal government, here are some helpful ideas for getting off to a good start and setting the stage for long-term success.
Elevating Success Skills Through Professional Development
“A lot of training opportunities skew toward technical positions. But that’s only a part of the equation.”
Transition Notebook: New Chief of Staff Pick Signals Approach to Talent Management
With the appointment of Ron Klain as chief of staff, President-elect Joe Biden chose a skilled and seasoned professional with an impressive record of making government work.