Before You Say I Do: 7 Critical Questions for Deciding on a New Opportunity – Part II
It’s important to stop and consider whether we should make a commitment, before we actually do. Here are seven questions to ask ourselves.
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Career Values: Why You May (or May Not) Be Happy at Work
What really struck me was how these values connected to my current job. I was a bit lost in the pandemic and feeling unhappy at my current position, and I wasn’t really sure why.
Secret Professional Development for Community Engagement
If your goal is to stay up to speed on trends in public participation and community engagement, vendor calls can be your connection to the larger community engagement practice.
Life-Work Integration: A Play on Words or the Remedy to Striving for Balance?
The term “life-work integration” has replaced the notion of “work-life balance.” But what does the new concept mean — and how can we achieve it?
In Celebration of Open Data Leaders
One of the goals of Open Data Day is to encourage the adoption of open data policies in government. In that spirit, it’s important to highlight the inspiring work of the people and agencies who are bringing open data policies to life.
How 1 California City Takes a Geographic Approach to Tackling Homelessness
The city of Modesto, California used mobile apps powered by geospatial technology to identify homeless populations and improve outreach and services.
Navigating ARPA to Fund Technology
Treasury guidelines for spending funds provide recipients with “broad flexibility to decide how best to use this funding to meet the needs of their communities.” Learn the two most likely sources for paying for technology.
8 Steps to Turn Policy into Solutions
Government leaders can follow these eight steps to better use data to turn ideas into policy into solutions.
How to Effectively Use Storytelling to Boost Audience Engagement
We’ve all suffered through boring presentations or had audiences tune out our own content. Effective storytelling can change that. Here’s how to master it.
The Key to Delegation: Task Relevant Maturity
Have you struggled with finding a good balance of support when it comes to delegating? Task Relevant Maturity is your answer.