Senior Executive Pathways: Part II
Discover more best practices and tips for the Senior Executive pathway into government from Suzanne Logan, Director of OPM’s Federal Executive Institute.
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A Toolkit for Working in Public Service
The article tries to shine a different light on government workers — one that emphasizes their optimism, ingenuity and collaborative spirit. Here are five rules to adhere by to excel in public service.
Senior Executive Pathways: Part I
Find out best practices and tips for the Senior Executive pathway into government from Suzanne Logan, Director of OPM’s Federal Executive Institute.
3 Tips for Leading a Smart City Evolution
A smart city is a municipality that uses information and communication tech to increase operational efficiency. Here’s how you can drive the evolution.
Managing Yourself – Step 8: Becoming a Real Leader
There is a lot of focus on cultivating leadership. But leadership means much more than power and success. Learn how you can become a real leader.
Managing Yourself – Step 6: Developing Charm
It’s an age-old truth that most of our success in life comes from our ability to work with other people. Charm – the ability to be liked by others – is a large factor in that. This post offers six principles to get us started.
4 Tips To Help You Communicate Bad News
It’s never easy to communicate bad news. However, the way you handle the situation can make the difference in how the message is received.
Banking Talent: Earning Dividends on Your Brand
As the saying goes, “a rolling stone gathers no moss.” This post examines the long-term benefits of staying in your government post for an extended period for your brand.
Managing Yourself – Step 5: Networking
In an increasingly complex world, no one succeeds in isolation. More often than not, we succeed as part of a network of people. So find out how you can improve your networking skills.
Benefits of Moving Around in Government
Moving is not for the risk averse. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. It takes a certain boldness and willingness to venture off the beaten path into the unknown. The benefits of moving around in government are many – less tangible but impactful in very noticeable ways.