Last night at my company’s Leadership Development meeting we were discussing Patrick Lencioni’s book The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Since it is quite true that you learn best by doing, our leader began a role-playing exercise by first splitting us up into different groups. Our goal was to act out common team scenarios…while theRead… Read more »
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Social Media Club launches in Sacramento
Last night I attended the Sacramento launch of the Social Media Club. I’ve been following the events in San Francisco via friends’ Twitter feeds, but had not had the opportunity to attend an SMC event before. Chris Heuer, the co-founder of Social Media Club was there to get things kicked off with a very openRead… Read more »
Facebook Pages are Better than Groups
Do you want to start a Facebook group to rally folks to your cause, organization, content or personal brand? Don’t do it. Let me tell you why Facebook Pages are better than Groups, with an eye to Web 2.0 newbies. Many organizations and individuals are jumping on the social media bandwagon by moving content toRead… Read more »
Young Feds 101: Applying the Warrior’s Way to Work
As a young fed, I am constantly seeking balance. Like my work, I take my hobbies seriously, and through the course of enjoying them I often come across lessons that work to enhance my abilities across arenas. One of my favorite non management publications is Blue Ridge Outdoors, a free magazine about all kinds ofRead… Read more »
Work-Life Balance Is Contagious. As a Government Leader, It’s Imperative
Work-life balance is essential to a healthy workplace. But to show your commitment to the ideal, you have to model it.
Zig + Zag = Interagency Collaboration
Interagency collaboration, a.k.a. the zig-zag career method, has multiple benefits that can help an individual move up the organizational ladder.
Climbing the Ladder of Career Success in the Public Sector: Dos and Don’ts
Like making a perfect recipe, growing your public-sector career requires not only the right mix of ingredients and planning, but also steady, attentive cooking, and constant stirring and seasoning.
Making Connections, Modernizing Recruitment
To attract and retain a dedicated, talented, modernized workforce, government agencies must say the right things to the right people at the right time. Here are some effective ways to reach out.
The Best Government Conferences of 2024
We’ve compiled a list of 2024 trainings, symposia, summits, forums, expos, seminars, workshops, conventions and conferences to help grow your career — whether you work in federal, state or local government.
The Right Connections for Agency Recruitment
To attract and retain a dedicated, talented workforce, agencies must say “the right things to the right people at the right time.”