How SBA Played a High Risk, High Reward Game in Hurricane Relief
Results from going to the cloud are apparent, but the long-term benefits will continue to show up in the communities that are being serviced, such as Puerto Rico.
Leadership
The Power of a Vision Checklist
An effective vision is a powerful beacon that inspires every member of the organization and counteracts the centrifugal forces of self-interest and cynicism.
Getting Your Team Through the Groan Zone
To get through the zone without losing the engagement of your team will take patience, planning, and persistence. Structuring the meetings to be more effective is a place to start.
3 Steps to Employee Engagement
Businesses are talking about employee engagement being the secret to success, but ask them how to get there and responses span the spectrum.
We Should All Be Thought Leaders
You don’t have to have special permission to become a thought leader. Learn how to build a personal brand that drives value and changes the conversation.
No Budget for New Ideas? Innovation is Free!
You can find ways to innovate in spite of the budgetary constraints.
The Power of a Mission Checklist
Mission is the driving force of organizational life. If leaders fail to articulate and bring to life a clear and authentic mission that engages the entire organization, the organization can begin to disassemble into self-defining, inefficient parts.
You Don’t Have to Be a Manager to Be a Leader
Employees without anyone listed under them on an organizational chart are capable of exhibiting leadership skills superior to other employees who have “manager” or “director” in their title.
In a City of Change, Las Vegas IT Director Finds Common Ground
When Michael Sherwood, Director of Technology and Innovation for Las Vegas, assumed his role about three years ago, he was tasked with improving the city’s outlook for the future.
Professional Development: How to Get the “Yes”
Learn how to create a strong case to attend government professional development opportunities.