How to Thank Staff at Major Office Events
It is important to thank staff publicly, including at major office events, but leaders often fail to appreciate staff in such an obvious way. This article explores the problem.
Beyond Denying Access: Minimizing the Damage From a Cyber Breach
When breaches are unavoidable, cybersecurity tactics have to change. Limiting an attack’s effect on operations can make you an unattractive target.
Operational Excellence in Government: Moving From Program Success to System Reliability
Modernization initiatives often suceed yet struggle with enterprise reliability. A reliability focus converts episodic innovation into sustained performance.
Prioritizing Local Government Communications in a New Funding Landscape
Local government communications are more important than ever — keeping communities informed, engaged, and confident in their leaders.
Thanking Staff: Tips for Appreciating Employees
Thanking staff is a simple yet critical way to improve morale and boost productivity. Here are tips on appreciating employees, even when time and budget are tight.
Feeling Burned Out? Try These Ideas.
Public servants are particularly susceptible to burnout — to suffering from extreme, prolonged stress when responsibilities seem overwhelming. Check out these GovLoop resources for expert advice on overcoming burnout and tackling the mental, physical and emotional harms it causes.
The Oversight Paradox: How Expanding Compliance Is Driving Governance Innovation
As compliance mandates expand, public-sector leaders must resolve a paradox: that compliance maturity outpaces governance effectiveness.
March Into Professional Development
If you’re feeling the need to polish your professional skillsets, we can help. Join us for our March online training sessions, where we’ll offer free content on the hottest topics that government workers need to know. By registering, you’ll get expert advice on everything from AI to crisis management, along with recordings the next day to view and share the next day. Modern Tech,Read… Read more »
Do You Know What Makes a Good Question?
Writing questions is more difficult than you may think. They carry context, tone (if spoken), assumptions, and bias — but they’re also a critical way of gathering feedback. Let’s discuss several ways that questions make assumptions and how to avoid those suppositions when asking for input.
Why Social Media Breaks Down When AI Becomes the Reader
Social media platforms are increasingly being treated as authoritative inputs by artificial intelligence systems. But they were never designed for that role.
Closing the AI Skills Gap in Government: A Practical Path for State and Local Workforce
State and local governments encounter unique challenges when implementing AI technology. Practical, mission-related workforce development efforts can have an outsized impact in addressing these obstacles.
The Alignment Dividend: Why Mission Clarity Is Becoming Government’s Competitive Advantage
Mission alignment is emerging as a decisive leadership capability that strengthens organizational performance and resilience.
Automation: Giving Agencies an Edge in Workforce Management
One often-overlooked challenge that complicates workforce management is the issue of employees being overworked and disengaged. But this is a problem agencies can address.
How to Goal Set for Success
During the January New Supervisors Community of Practice session, guest speaker Dr. Gerome Q. Banks spoke on how to set goals successfully this year.
Leveraging a Data-Driven Talent Strategy
In the latest Management Minutes With Mika, let’s learn how data and automation can help your team better themselves.