Networking Strategies for People Who Dislike Networking
Networking. It’s often seen as awkward. But it doesn’t have to be. Here, we share tips on how to effectively manage your conversation.
Professional Development
3 Essentials of Brevity– Because Your Audience Stopped Listening
Learning the brevity essentials will not only increase your chances of being heard and understood but will also increase your chance of success in the workplace.
Create a Culture of Continuous Learning on a Dime
Continuous learning opportunities don’t have to be expensive to be effective. Start with these ideas to kick start continuous learning in your agency.
In Something We Trust: Overcoming Challenges to Deliver Better Government Services
This column is called “In Something We Trust.” It is for and about govies who wake up, gulp coffee and show up for another day.
Why We Should Stop ‘Recognizing’ Employees and Start Appreciating Them
In many cases, recognition programs actually are backfiring and creating negative reactions among team members. In fact, the three most common reactions I receive from employees when they talk about “employee recognition” are apathy, sarcasm, and cynicism.
3 Easy Ways to Improve Office Productivity
These are three easy tips to boost office productivity when focusing on the details means you lose sight of the bigger picture.
The Virtues of Government Service: First Virtue – Courage
One of the first and most important virtues of government service is courage. Here’s how you can practice courage in your work and life.
4 Fatal Career Don’ts You’re Still Doing
If you’re still making these fatal career don’ts, you’re shooting yourself in the foot when it comes to your career and professional development.
Communicating Appreciation Effectively When You Manage Large Groups
How do you communicate appreciation effectively when you manage large groups of employees?
How to Carve Out More Time in the Day
One thing you always seem to need more of is time. More minutes to get ready, more hours in the day, more days before the deadline. What steps can you take to get more time in your day?