5 Ways to Work Down Your Backlog
In government, tasks and processes can easily become backlogged, but there are five strategies to help you scale down the growing pile of work.
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Demystifying Generative AI Myths: Why It All Comes Down to What You Feed It
Artificial intelligence technology, including generative AI and large language models, provide many important capabilities, but there are misconceptions about how effective AI actually can be.
5 Ways to Work With Your Mainframe
Despite talk about the importance of completely replacing agency mainframes, there actually are five ways to make mainframes work for you, explains a GovLoop featured contributor.
Acquisition Team — An “Overdue” Innovation?
The thoughtful creation of agency acquisition teams is an innovative way to ensure that acquisition policies, practices and attitudes lead to timely mission success.
5 Strategies to Get What You Want at Your Next Meeting
Getting the result you want from a meeting requires some pre-meeting strategy, not extemporaneous speeches. Here are five ways to secure the meeting outcomes you want.
How Do We Know When to Make a Decision?
Making decisions can be difficult, but you can help guide your agency and organize your calendar by considering the relevant urgency and importance of particular choices.
Saying “NO” to Unreasonable Requests from Your Boss at Work
Saying “no” to your boss can be a delicate situation requiring careful consideration. While it’s essential to be respectful and professional, and there may be some anxiety involved, you can still navigate these conversations effectively.
Inspiring Federal Employee Job Satisfaction Success
Among the top 10 predictors of federal job satisfaction are whether supervisors promote employee health and safety, instill trust and confidence in their workers, help employees achieve professional goals, and encourage work-life balance.
The NAICS Procurement Code: Getting It Right
A seemingly innocuous 6-digit NAICS procurement code should be more than an afterthought. It has big implications for federal agencies and acquisition teams, especially when seeking out small business entities.
Ensuring Election Integrity With Technology and Policy
Secure, trusted elections are critical to our democracy. Ensuring this security means protecting ballots and voting machines on election day and preventing disinformation leading up to the use of those machines.