Professional Development

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Meetings: How to Maximize Your Time

Meetings: love them or hate them, they are a critical part of how work gets done, and frankly – they’re not going anywhere. But we’re all busier than ever, and calendars are maxed out. It’s time to audit and streamline your meetings so everyone who attends is making the most of their time. Mary Abbajay,Read… Read more »

How Thought Leadership Can Lead to Organizational Leadership

In today’s digital culture, it is easier than ever to share thoughts and expertise with a wide audience. This ease of sharing is equaled by a desire for information. A survey of government decision-makers found they value informational content to help them better understand their needs and what the market has to offer.

November Online Training Schedule

Sure, November is typically a busy month, with Daylight Savings wreaking havoc on us all and the hecticness of kicking off the holiday season. But making time for professional development shouldn’t get pushed to the back burner. Check out the full list of November online trainings below, and remember, all sessions are recorded — soRead… Read more »

5 In-Demand Skills for Modern Government Workers

Modern government employees need five in-demand skills to stay relevant, said a government workforce expert at the October 2024 NextGen professional development virtual summit. Here’s what they are and why they matter.

Leadership Excellence: A Guide for New Government Supervisors

Becoming a successful government supervisor involves blending technical skills with strong leadership qualities, fostering innovation, building supportive networks, and continuously developing oneself through mentorship, training, and leveraging technologies such as AI to drive team performance and public service excellence.

Breaking Free: Is Your Career Coiled in a Small Tank?

In a thought-provoking speech, a motivational speaker and former Miss USA used a metaphor of a snake’s growth being limited by its small tank to illustrate how environments can hinder personal and professional growth. Here are telltale signs that you are thriving in your professional “tank,” or that it’s time for an upgrade.