Networking With Ease
We are back into full blown networking and I don’t know about you, but I was having a hard time getting into the swing of in-person networking. After a few missteps, I’m back on track and sharing a few tips.
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Transform Your Routine Tabletop Exercises
Tabletop exercises help agencies plan response and recovery following a potential cyberattack. But for these simulations to work, officials must do five things in advance.
Three C’s of Career Strategy
Career growth is a journey! With clarity, consistency and connection you’ll have a winning combination for success!
Unlocking the Power of Strategic Planning, and Plans, for Public Managers (Part 1)
Find out how leveraging a strategic plan can help articulate purpose and drive productivity, and explore the latent power of strategic planning beyond just producing a document.
“Show, Don’t Tell”
Relying on written proposals may not show you what you really need to know about a vendor and their solutions. Here’s why to adopt a “show-don’t-tell” approach.
When the “Wrong” Words Can Help People Find the Right Services
It’s usually good to use plain language and avoid jargon. But sometimes, incorrect, outdated, or obscure terms can help you “meet people where they’re at”!
That’s So Cringe
Being a leader is tough, and sometimes it’s difficult to move people in the direction you want to go. But remember: People are complex and flawed and need to feel loved and respected. And there probably are days when you’re difficult, too.
Sunshine Week 2023, Part 3: Is FOIA Broken? Yes, But We Can Fix It!
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a critical component of our democracy…but too many requests have overburdened the system. All is not lost, however.
Inspired by the EV Boom, Illinois Town Embraces Sustainability
Leaders for the town of Normal, Illinois are finding power in maps and dashboards to track planned infrastructure projects and share transparently with the public where and how community spending is applied.
Anti-Fat Bias at Work: Building a More Size-Inclusive Workplace
Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts often overlook anti-fat bias, which can be prevalent even in the most well-meaning workplaces. Here’s how to identify larger employees’ barriers to inclusion and belonging…and do something about them.