In last week’s First 5 post, we touched on three bad office habits that employees need to break. Just in case you didn’t see your worst habit on the list, here are a few more to think about.
3 More Bad Workplace Habits You Need to Break
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Here Are the Winners of the 2017 AWS Cloud Challenge
Wondering if your government or school district has what it takes to be considered for this year’s City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge? Take a look at a few of the stories from 2017 winners to get a better idea of what AWS is looking for.
Top 3 Reasons to Attend GITEC Summit 2018
The upcoming GITEC Summit is the perfect opportunity for govies to learn about emerging technologies impacting the federal government.
Top 10 Ways to Create High-Performance Teams: Part 2
Last week we covered the first five of the 10. This week, we’ll discuss five more strategies in developing high-performance teams.
Why It’s Critical to Have a Human Capital Development Plan
Developing good leadership is absolutely crucial in addressing the government resource challenge. Above all, it will help maximize an organization’s best asset – it’s people.
Are You Prepared to Advocate for Yourself at Work?
Despite your incredible work ethic and near perfect attendance record, you probably find yourself in situations where you feel underappreciated at work. In these instances, self-advocacy is critical. Here are a few tips to prepare you to stand up for yourself in the workplace.
Jaws: A Different Kind of Shark in the Water
At this junction of my career, I felt like I was facing my Jaws and needed a bigger boat.
What Motivates You May Not Motivate Me
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to motivating and recognizing employees. Leaders must invest the time to know their employees and meet them at their needs.
Give Teams Intriguing Puzzles to Solve: Part 2
When an opportunity is properly seeded and people can see it for themselves, intellectual energy is naturally created. The next step is to focus that energy by providing a challenge in such a way that it creates a huge stretch for a team or organization.
Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way
Greater mission demands with smaller workforces are driving a need to reframe the old axiom Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way. It also demonstrates the need for strong leadership, dynamic followership and accountability.