Dear Readers, Today we were given the unique opportunity of visiting Cerner Corporation a healthcare solutions company. The presentation of the CERNER Associates was designed to bedazzle the customer from the moment she walked into their building until she left. The company is noted for being one of the most innovative companies in the industry.Read… Read more »
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Are Government Workers Overpaid?
(originally published at GovCentral.com ) The Cato Institute, a libertarian leaning think tank, suggests that the average federal worker is paid more than the average private-sector employee, especially when fringe benefits like health insurance and pensions are factored in. Nancy Folbre, Economics Professor at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, in a recent New York TimesRead… Read more »
6 Competencies of a Gov 2.0 Leader
I was invited to participate in the Potomac Forum’s “Best Practices Symposium” today in Washington, DC. You can watch the full presentation with accompanying slides or you can absorb the slides without the commentary. The 6 Competencies of a Gov 2.0 Leader View more documents from Andrew Krzmarzick. Below is an abbreviated version of theRead… Read more »
Speech by Director of OPM
http://blogs.govexec.com/fedblog/2009/07/john_berrys_speech_at_excellen.php By Govlooper Alyssa Rosenberg Monday, July 20, 2009 4:40 PM Berry just gave an extended speech on his vision for the civil service, to one of the largest audiences he’s faced since taking office. A New Day for the Civil Service Thank you. It’s an honor to be here today to talk about theRead… Read more »
Next Generation Government: Mobile, Measurable, Malleable
On Tuesday, June 16, I had the opportunity to serve on a panel for the 2009 Symantec Government Symposium in Washington, DC, under the title Next Generation Government. Special “shout out” to moderator Tom Temin of Federal News Radio and fellow panelists Chris Kemp (Chief Information Officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration), John Schueler (NewRead… Read more »
Andrew Krzmarzick! – Featured Govloop Member
Andrew Krzmarzick is a Senior Project Manager at the Graduate School, USDA. I met him on govloop and I asked him to be our featured member because I see him leading the effort to make government better using social media tools. Quietly, (if that is possible with twitter and blogging,) I see Andrew one classRead… Read more »
What Is Your Leadership Agenda? 5 Tips for Becoming the Best Version of Yourself
Good leaders are intentional about the type of leader they want to be and what they want their leadership to accomplish.
Signs You’re a Compassion Fatigued Leader — and 10 Tips for Recovery
Are you emotionally and physically exhausted? Do you no longer feel a sense of personal accomplishment at work? Have you become disconnected from co-workers? You might have compassion fatigue, not burnout.
Federal Survey Spotlights Employee Resilience, Power of Workplace Flexibilities
Federal employees reported that a key driver of workforce resilience came from front-line supervisors supporting their safety and work-life needs.
How To Prep Your Team For Quarantine Telework
Out of an abundance of caution — because we don’t know how this virus will play out — agencies need to prepare for this scenario. Here are some suggestions.