How to Manage Low Performers
This New Supervisors in Government Community of Practice recap shares how to deal with low-performing employees.
Leadership
May Online Training Opportunities
Here is a comprehensive listing of May’s professional development opportunities from GovLoop.
When Resistance Meets Resistance – the Change Leader Trap
Feedback about a new approach isn’t always resistance — but resistance is always feedback.
The Powerful Role of Ongoing Feedback in Fed Gov Workplaces
Regularly scheduled dialogues between staff and supervisors can foster a culture of open communication, professional growth, and high morale and engagement.
Embracing Openness
It can be difficult to uphold organizational values in times of difficulty. But leaning into that vulnerability can improve your connection with colleagues.
Knowing When, Where and How to Modernize
Modernization can be a game-changer for government, but there are unique challenges in the public sector. Here’s how one innovator manages the change.
Talent in the Midst — A Reminder of How Invaluable Gen Xers Are to the Workforce
Gen Xers have at their core a remarkable resilience. Having come of age during times of economic uncertainty, political upheaval, and rapid technological advancements armed them with the skills to adapt and thrive.
Professional Development in the Age of CMMC: Preparing Your Workforce
A new federal requirement, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), aims to protect sensitive data across and beyond the defense supply chain. Learn how to establish effective training programs, so your workforce can comply with critical CMMC standards.
Bond or Boundaries?
How do you stay engaged with your team while maintaining healthy personal boundaries? Managing polarities is an important leadership tool.
The Joys (and Pains?) of Supervising Your Once-Upon-a-Time Peers
It’s challenging to transition from being a peer to supervising your former peers. Here are practical insights to make the change easier.