Changes Are on the Horizon
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Posts Tagged: change
The Times, They are a Changing
Constantly changing just for the sake of change doesn’t make sense. If something works well then there is no need to change, is there? So, how do you determine the difference between what works well and what needs to change? In business, understanding change can be the difference between survival and extinction.
Why Being Uncomfortable is Necessary for Progress
Statistics are safe, objective. A useful part of our work culture, statistics help us navigate around white fragility. We acquire them, require them, and reinforce privilege of not being the subjects most impacted. We have a hard time imagining where to begin unraveling these statistics with people who are not immersed in these reports, unlike… Read more »
How to Arrive at Happiness Daily
Learn to foster an effective strategy towards happier days.
3 Steps to Starting a Sustainable Social Media Program
For a sustainable social media presence, you need to empower your agency’s staff to make social media part of their everyday communications strategy. Here’s how.
Change in Government Takes Time – But It Can Happen. Here’s How.
If you’re a millennial or a young gen-xer working for the government, it can be frustrating to see how fast technology is moving in the private sector and in your personal lives, compared to the rate of technology adoption (or lack thereof) in a government job. From antiquated procurement practices and internal workflows to uncertainty… Read more »
The FSIS Escalade Leadership Development Program
“Do more than is required. What is the distance between someone who achieves their goals consistently and those who spend their lives and careers merely following? The extra mile.”–Gary Ryan Blair If you get the opportunity, PLEASE apply for this program. I had the pleasure of being selected to attend the 2015 FSIS Escalade LeadershipRead… Read more »
The Power and Character of “Respected Change”
How can we in government that desperately seek some form of stability ensure that successful change remains for our organization?
Making Decisions in a Time of Transition
How can new leaders quickly gain situational awareness? How can they harness ongoing processes like budget formulation and performance reporting as inputs for decision-making? How can they use and integrate expertise such as risk management and strategic foresight into actionable information?
How to Dissolve Silos
In the trenches – in meeting rooms, charrettes, and hallway conversations – is where success is made. In the everyday, in getting projects done and meeting deadlines, dissolving silos on the interpersonal level essential for success.