Doing More with Less: How Public Agencies Innovate to Deliver Quality Services
Innovation doesn’t have to be the enemy of providing reliable services — it can help agencies do more with less. Here are some tips on how it’s done.
Sunshine Week 2023, Part 1: What Does Government Transparency Look Like in 2023?
Sunshine Week, March 12-18, is an annual event honoring the idea that government functions best when it operates in the open. Here’s Part 1 in a series of posts about the state of federal transparency in 2023.
How to Motivate and Empower the Five Most Challenging Workplace Personas
Dealing with difficult personalities in the workplace can be tough. Learn how to identify, motivate and empower the 5 most common personas.
How to Dominate Your Data
Agencies are challenged with the explosion of data, and have to work to dominate the data, rather than letting it dominate them.
Testing Different Versions of Language can Improve Your Communications
Randomized experiments with multiple wording or design options (A/B testing) can assist in decision-making to help people better understand what you’re trying to communicate.
5 Incentives for Govies to Embrace a Zig-Zag Career Path
Taking an unconventional, “zig-zag” approach to career development, in which you embrace flexibility and variety rather than linear progression, has many rewards.
Nobody Puts ___ In a Corner
You’re in a job. Your supervisor just doesn’t see what you can do. Whatever the reason — there you are, stuck in a corner. Now, What Do You Do?
Four Ways States Can Overcome IT Complexity in a Hybrid World
IT complexity threatens state and local governments’ ability to modernize and innovate in ways that their constituency demands. But there are four ways that these governments can overcome IT challenges in a hybrid world.
Mentors: Are They All Hype?
Dedicated mentors can be exceptional resources for you as you develop a career strategy and navigate challenges and opportunities.
Motivation During Times of Uncertainty
It can be difficult to stay motivated during times of workplace uncertainty — and that’s OK. Here are ways to keep your motivation going when doing so gets tough.