Over the past five years, the Obama administration has pursued a host of innovation-fostering initiatives that work to strengthen the connective links among and within federal agencies. The challenge? How do we solidify the best of them so they remain in place beyond the upcoming 2017 presidential transition?
Large caps were virtually flat this week as small caps led with modest gains. The short week had mixed action but the greatest movement came Tuesday when the Turkish military shot down a Russian fighter jet over Syria. The S&P 500 opened down after the news but buyers shrugged it off before noon and theRead… Read more »
How can we build diverse organizations if the very differences diversity brings is the same source for implicit bias? How does that build inclusion?
Recognition is something that everyone desires and seeks when they perform on and off the job. Recognition helps us meet a significant ego need we all have. When our performance also meets our personal needs, our motivation to continue good performance is significantly increased. By combining recognition with any of these tools it serves as… Read more »
If your company or agency has an established mediation cadre and policy on conflict resolution resources, you are in luck! The management of your organization has recognized the benefits of reduced workplace conflict. Familiarize yourself with these services and don’t hesitate to utilize them. It may also be helpful to refer co-workers who have shared… Read more »
The holidays are a natural time to look back on the year and take stock of everything you have to be grateful for – and hopefully one of those things is a group of awesome coworkers who support you at your job! If so, take the time to show them just how much you appreciate… Read more »
There is no “right” way to be a great leader or manager, but you don’t have to be in a formal supervisory role to provide leadership to your team or your organization.
Millennials have been active in the workforce some time now, and they are moving into management and leadership roles in government and in private sector. With the advent of the millennial leader, expect changes. A new generation almost always means new rules.
Giving gifts to government colleagues is tricky business. At the federal level, strict rules govern gifts between government employees. What memorable gifts can you get for your government coworkers that follow the rules?
Encouraging accountability within your organization has a number of benefits. But, as you’ll learn from the 10 tips here, punishment isn’t the greatest motivator to encourage accountability. Instead, you’ll want to develop an environment within your team or office that supports accountability.