Planning Your Year, Part 4: Keeping the Momentum Going and Staying Productive with Weekly Reviews
I believe a weekly review is the most important meeting of the week. It sets you up for future success.
LEAN Wastes and Implications for Public Managers
Public managers need to raise awareness of the seven wastes in LEAN Six Sigma and encourage employees to identify areas for improvement.
It’s The Most Wonderful Time of The Year
What does this time of the year mean for you? Is it really the most wonderful time of the year? Why, or why not?
We All Need Help. Here’s How to Ask
When getting help improves performance, a person comes across as competent and capable. As we become more senior leaders, it is nearly impossible to succeed without help.
12 Days of Christmas: Contracting Officer Edition
12 things your average contracting officer would like for Christmas.
Tis the Season to Spread Government Cheer!
Local government is having a yuletide time spreading holiday joy.
Why the Cloud?
As we enter 2020, public sector leaders should look for cascading instances of governments benefiting in practical ways from the cloud, with an eye toward how such a move can help jurisdictions reach their unique goals.
Great Leaders Model Resilience
Leaders should let staff see them engaging in resilience practices and talk about why they prioritize certain activities and the impact they have on their abilities.
Characteristics of Successful Teams
Being on a successful team with talented team members can be a fun ride, but working together well takes effort and intentionality.
Managing Change When Your Project Has No End
How do you manage change when it’s ongoing? That’s the challenge of DevOps.