5 Times “The West Wing” Inspired My Career
There’s a good reason why the beloved show, “The West Wing” has been called “a love letter to public service.”
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How to Run Brainstorming Sessions In Government: Part 1
Brainstorming in government is the name of the game. But brainstorming sessions in the form of long meetings can feel like a waste of time. Learn how to make the most of brainstorming sessions with these tips.
5 Processes That Implement the 5 Immutable Principles of Project Success
Learn the five principles of project success.
Vendor Partnerships: Getting Further Together
The next time you speak to your vendors, try to soften your approach and see if there’s a way to move forward where both sides feed off each other and become symbiotic.
What You Need to Know About FE Certification
This article discusses who needs to obtain and maintain Facilities Engineering (FE) credentialing; why FE certification is necessary and provides information on how to earn the FE certifications.
4 Ways to Develop Your Leadership Bench
To foster the development of the agency’s leaders of tomorrow, agencies need to build action plans to grow leadership bench strength today.
Making Peace With Numbers: How I Overcame My Fears
Let’s face it, we all have fears and areas where we wish we were better. But here’s a new take to that question, “What’s your greatest weakness?”
Helping an Employee Who Loses a Loved One
We all experience loss at some point. How can you be a better manager to someone in the workplace?
Employee Development – Make it a Priority
In a fiscally constrained environment, one of the first things managers cut is the training budget. This is counterproductive because it limits productivity and reduces Employee Engagement (E2). The Sasha Corporation estimated the average cost to hire and train a new employee is over $9,000. An effective training program can improve performance, productivity, and retention.
Capabilities Based Planning
What you need to know about capabilities in the planning process.