How to Absolutely Regain Your Competitive Edge
Everyone has a bad day at work, eventually. However, how do you deal with a bad week, month, or more? Here are some meaningful exercises to motivate yourself and regain your edge.
Why Partnerships Are Key to Success for Urban Science Programs
Improve your state’s data analytics initiatives by partnering with urban science programs that offer the policy know-how you need.
Fast Track Your OMB Acquisition Goals for 2018
There are many contract vehicles that are at the ready to be used; however, while navigating those choices can be unnerving, it doesn’t have to be done alone.
Presentation Hacks to Engage Your Audience
The equivalence of this in my adult life is being read to from a PowerPoint presentation that I could, you know, read myself. We’ve all been in those presentations, trainings or meetings. The presenter hands out a stapled version of the PowerPoint that’s on the screen. And then they read it to you. Verbatim. Don’t… Read more »
Accomplishment Reports – Are You Ready?
We are already more than half-way through the performance year. Now is this time to start thinking about annual accomplishment reports. Are you ready?
The Virtues of Government Service – Number 6: Connectedness
Achieving better organizational results today is dependent upon connectedness.
Trailblazers in Government Blockchain
Government adoption of blockchain is still nascent but a few brave government agency leaders see the potential of the technology, and are experimenting with ways to use blockchain to make government services more effective.
For the Federal Worker, is College Worth It? (I Think So!)
Whatever the contemporary debate may be among economists and philosophers about the benefits of college, for the federal worker, given the ever-increasing educational requirements for career advancement, college is definitely worth it.
A Time for Reflection: Understanding Yourself in Times of Change
As you approach 2018, remember that you can remove roadblocks and find your niche – even in the midst of change. Discover how you can survive even if your proverbial iceberg is melting. Read these eight tips to get started.
3 Ways to Strengthen Your Government Through Collaboration
A government that works together serves its people better. Yet, interdepartmental collaboration can be difficult to foster and maintain. How can departments align their objectives and start working together?