Why Partnerships Are Key to Success for Urban Science Programs
Improve your state’s data analytics initiatives by partnering with urban science programs that offer the policy know-how you need.
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Presentation Hacks to Engage Your Audience
The equivalence of this in my adult life is being read to from a PowerPoint presentation that I could, you know, read myself. We’ve all been in those presentations, trainings or meetings. The presenter hands out a stapled version of the PowerPoint that’s on the screen. And then they read it to you. Verbatim. Don’t… Read more »
Accomplishment Reports – Are You Ready?
We are already more than half-way through the performance year. Now is this time to start thinking about annual accomplishment reports. Are you ready?
The Virtues of Government Service – Number 6: Connectedness
Achieving better organizational results today is dependent upon connectedness.
For the Federal Worker, is College Worth It? (I Think So!)
Whatever the contemporary debate may be among economists and philosophers about the benefits of college, for the federal worker, given the ever-increasing educational requirements for career advancement, college is definitely worth it.
Community Sourcing a Solution for Net Neutrality Rollback Challenges
Civic engagement is key to truly producing change at a policy level. However, it is only one piece of the puzzle.
Data Journalism: How to Unlock Value in Government
Governments are one of the largest repositories of in-demand data. Why shouldn’t government use data journalism to unlock value by telling its own story?
(S) vs. (N) – Beyond Introversion and Extroversion
If you know the Meyers Briggs personality test, you may know all four of your temperament indicators. But how does the (S) vs. (N) breakdown affect you?
Virtues of Government Service – Number 5: Your Voice
Words can be a weapon or a wellspring of creative beauty. Here are several tips to best use your voice and improve communications.
Preparing for Presentations: It’s Not Just Talk
Powerpoint is a trusted source for sharing information. But there’s also the dreaded “death by powerpoint.” Here are 3 ways to improve your presentations.