Managing your peers presents some unique challenges. It can be awkward to delegate tasks and deadlines when you lack the authority to demand results, and can strain relationships with colleagues who are used to seeing you in an equal or subordinate role. In this resource, you’ll find insights gathered from a recent online training featuringRead… Read more »
Critical conversations are an opportunity to grow, to improve our people skills and to get closer to your mission. During a recent in-person event, “The Art of Critical Conversations,” two speakers shared tips about navigating situations that called for a tricky conversation. This quick resource offers pointers for productive talks in a variety of scenariosRead… Read more »
Whether it stems from gossip, misunderstandings or an unwillingness to compromise, conflict can take a toll not just on the workplace environment, but also on employee well-being. This quick resource includes tips and takeaways on conflict resolution strategies during a recent NextGen professional development session. You’ll hear from: TJ Espey, Portfolio Manager at the U.S.Read… Read more »
That’s why psychological safety is a foundational ingredient for individuals, supervisors and teams to thrive and collaborate. So what can you do to foster psychological safety in the workplace for yourself and for others?
This worksheet will help you ensure you’re practicing empathy regularly. It features tips on empathetic leadership from expert Allison Wise.
Check out these expert tips for using ECQs to guide your professional development.
Check out this worksheet for four keys to successful and effective peer management during remote work.
Four keys to successful and effective leadership during times of change and uncertainty.
Check out our latest guide to learn how to: Get you manager onboard with teleworking. Choose and implement the tech you need to stay productive. Foster a culture that embraces telework.
By learning how you act in conflict, your conflict management styles, and as well as how your peers react, you can better navigate disagreements.
This assessment is part of a broader guide for developing strategic workforce plans. It can serve as a practical tool for workforce planning consultants who collaborate with senior leaders, HR, finance, planning and performance staff. The questions in this assessment are meant to help you focus on the effectiveness of performance, hiring and development effortsRead… Read more »
We’ve broken down this process so you can follow the steps to help most successfully onboard new employees before they start, during their first week, and through the first few months. Follow this guide to make your agency’s onboarding experience more effective.
Take this quiz to determine whether a mentor, coach or champion is the right person to help your career move forward.
Even though they take place in a galaxy far, far away, there’s a lot to learn about leadership from the Star Wars movies. And really, who hasn’t wondered which character you leadership style in most closely in line with? Go ahead and start the quiz now! May the Force be with You.