With a new month comes new professional development opportunities to take advantage of. Here is a list of September events.
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Defining Open Data
Agencies are using open data to advance health equity and reduce opioid overdoses. Here are some tips for using open data in your community.
Using Data to Tell Stories of Impact
Metrics and data can help illustrate the value of government’s scientific research — but finding that data can be difficult.
Perspectives on Work-Life Balance: Insights From GovLoop’s Recent Survey
Government employees face unique challenges trying to establish a healthy work-life balance. A recent GovLoop survey shed light on various work-life techniques and on the role that managers play, among other insights.
Weaponizing Team Building
As much as we promote team-building, it’s important to make sure your teams have a healthy group identity, not a toxic one. Here’s what to look out for.
A House Divided: What Politicized Oversight Means for Gov.’t Employees (and What They Can Do About It) – Part 1
The rift between political parties may mean more scrutiny for federal employees. Here’s what to prepare for.
Digital Service Refresh: Looking Forward
USDS is cost efficient and has a track record of measurable progress. It will likely receive funding for many years to come. But like all organizations, it could benefit from a re-examination of its core principles.
How to Leave a Bad Job Successfully
Most of us will have at least one bad job in our careers. Leaving a toxic workplace is difficult, but there are steps you can take to ease the process…and set yourself up for future success.
6 Reasons to Practice Trauma-Informed Leadership in Your Workplace
If you are called to serve others in a leadership capacity, then you must commit to become a trauma-informed leader. Here’s what that means, and six reasons why it’s so important.
Balancing Power for Better Public Services
Customer service values are trending back to a more equal power balance between staff and customers. How does this impact government services?