The First Step to IT Modernization: Putting Progress Ahead of Process
Several employees across different levels of government suggested one of those primary departments that proves to be a roadblock is IT.
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You Should Hire People Who Disagree With You
It takes courage to hire folks who disagree with you. It sounds crazy, but the proof of value is there.
Being Real About Really Messing Up: A Take on Failing Forward
“Fail fast, fail forward” isn’t really trying to highlight failure, but the success that is born out of straight-up messing up.
Organizational Change Management is a Driver of Employee Engagement
We know change is constant. We are all impacted by changes every day. So, how can we switch the paradigm and instead of allowing change to have negative consequences, use change to have positive outcomes?
Are Government Employees Less Engaged Than Those in Other Sectors?
Are government employees actually less engaged than our private sector counterparts? Or do we lean into the stereotype and watch the clock, figuring every minute pays the same whether we do a good job or not?
Why Being Brave is Crucial as a Leader
At one time in every leader’s career, they will have to stand up and do the right thing (whether it is loved or hated by others). This is bravery and it is crucial to be a successful leader.
The Most Effective Leaders Embrace the Power of Not Knowing
Leadership is hard. We make it harder by not engaging team members in answering hard problems. Here’s how “I don’t know” helps organizations thrive.
The Change Agent’s Guide to Burnout
If you are managing culture shift or change in your organization how are you protecting yourself from burnout and or from not surviving the change you are seeking?
Look Left & Right: Narrowing the Innovation Gap in Government Using Analogical Thinking
Government leaders and policymakers need to add analogical thinking to their innovation quiver. At the core of analogical thinking is the ability to solve problems outside-in instead of inside-out.
Show Appreciation to Motivate Employees
Mark Twain said: ’I can live for two weeks on a good compliment.’ The same can be said for an employee who receives appropriate appreciation from their supervisor.