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To Climb The Career Ladder, You Have To Know The Rungs
I realize we have hundreds of civil service classifications throughout our state, and our governing department is attempting to consolidate or eliminate hundreds of said classifications. At some point, the madness has to stop. With that said, I thought I would take the time this week to spotlight some of the more popular classifications.
When You Don’t Belong: Finding Your Place In The Government
Ever had a crisis of self? Ever thought “What am I doing here? If they look too closely, the will realize I am a fraud!” No? Just me? Well, it may not be you but it could be someone on your team. It could be a peer or, yes (gasp), even your boss. If it… Read more »
5 Tips For Using Facebook Live for Community Engagement
The answer is simple: Facebook Live is the public access channel of the 21st century and is the new way to reach and engage your target audience. There are many possible uses of Live.
3 Things Government IT Pros Can Do to Win the IoT Race
IT professionals at all public sector agencies can ensure that their infrastructures are prepared for this wave by employing a few basic strategies.
How Not to Waste Your Audience’s Time
When you produce something for an audience, remember that you are asking them to give you a treasure: their time. To help you maximize your audience’s precious resource, here are some tips to consider.
How to Wring the Fear Out of Risk
This approach enables you to replace fear and doubt with data and information. It also allows you to provide insights into your organization’s risk posture, keeps your boss from going fetal, and lets you live to fight another day– which is the main thing.
The Top 6 Lessons I’ve Learned in My Career – That You Should Know, Too
At the beginning of my career, I believed that everybody else somehow had the keys to the knowledge kingdom but me. Looking back, I realize it was simply that they had more experience than I did.
Career Success: The 2 Most Important Things to Know
On the first day of my federal career, as a new Presidential Management Intern (yes, I’m THAT old), an orientation program speaker asked one question that has remained with me nearly 30 years, “What are the two most important things to know or practice for career success?”
Must-Read Career Advice from Senior Officials
I hope you find a nugget or two of inspiration and instruction that you can use in your current career.