Most of the interactions federal agencies have with citizens don’t make national news. We typically don’t hear how easy it is to navigate a government website, request information or sign up for a service, unless that interaction goes awry. Just because we don’t hear about all the positive experiences, however, doesn’t mean there aren’t countlessRead… Read more »
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When Are Managers Willing to Take Risks?
The common perception is that, as a group, federal managers tend to be risk-averse. However, new research based on data from the annual federal employee viewpoint survey concludes that the answer is: it depends.
Millennial Spotlight: Finding a Good Mentor
Learn how govie Meganne Lemon found a mentor that helped her navigate the public sector.
What is the Difference Between Bigfoot and Government?
What does government have in common with the legendary Bigfoot? More than you think.
3 Critical Shifts for Government Leaders
Government leaders are going to have to adapt moving forward.
Just Lie
Is lying the new normal?
Managing the Millennial Work-Life Balance
Job, school, family and friends? How do we manage it all? Work-life balance isn’t easy but these tips may help.
How to Say No
The Harvard Business Review regularly publishes articles on how long work hours are backfiring for people and companies. They highlight research showing that overwork has a negative impact on our resilience and our health. This leads to low productivity, absenteeism and burned out employees. While it is important to manage our workload to minimize long work hours, that can beRead… Read more »
Meeting the 90-Day Mandate: 4 Tips for Agencies Moving to the Cloud
The most resourceful, powerful government on the planet can safely and effectively migrate its IT to the cloud. It simply needs a four-step plan to do so
The First Step is to Acknowledge You Have a Problem: Driving Decisions in Public Policy
Four easy steps to start making data driven decisions today.