End of the Year Checklist: Setting Up 2021 for Success
The past year has led to constant changes in our work, but it doesn’t mean we can’t end on a good foot. Here is a checklist to set up 2021 for success.
Completing the Year Most of Us Won’t Miss
A completion practice asks that we give ourselves an opportunity to reflect on our experiences so that we may grow and learn from them – and be better for it in the year to come.
3 Holiday-Inspired Activities for Remote Team Engagement
Here are three ways organizations can engage their employees during the holiday season.
6 Tips to Battle Holiday Stress and Isolation
The holiday season is a stressful time, and 2020 has presented us with new challenges. Here are some out-of-the-box ideas to help with stress and isolation.
Tips for Getting Promoted in the Public Sector
Here are some of my tips for getting promoted in the public sector and increasing your opportunities for professional development and salary increases.
Insubordination: When Saying ‘No’ is Unacceptable in the Workplace
It’s important to note that saying “no” in the workplace can sometimes be viewed as a form of rebellion. Knowing when and how to pushback is key.
Transition Notebook: Agency Review Teams and the ART of the Transition
As the incoming Biden-Harris administration-in-waiting deploys its Agency Review Teams (ARTs) across the federal government, here are some helpful ideas for getting off to a good start and setting the stage for long-term success.
Understanding Generational Differences Can Improve Local Gov Services
New research findings make clear that local government’s approach to service cannot be one-size-fits-all. At a time when effectively reaching and engaging all community members is imperative for public health and continuity of government operations, understanding and meeting generational differences is critical.
The Best Defense is a Strong Offense – Part 1
To develop a strong cyber defense, management needs to have a high-level understanding of what their CISO and IT managers guard against daily.
Project Management as a Critical Skillset
The most successful project managers have IT skills, as well as communication, collaboration, and other “people skills” to help guide agency initiatives.