Pardon Me – Do You Have a Spare Qubit?
The basic unit of quantum computing, the qubit, sounds like something you could buy one at a store. But it’s not. Here’s some background on quantum.
Change Leaders: Make Your Thinking Transparent!
First, a story: My friend Marty lives in a condominium building. One of the elevators had been taken out of service for repair. A formal citation from the state was posted on the wall, as required. It looked rather ominous with words like “abatement” and “penalty.” So what? Condo owners naturally have a bigRead… Read more »
Losing to Win: The $477M Strategic Sacrifice
When is losing $477 million a smart move? Northrop just did it — and it wasn’t a mistake. Short-term pain can be the price of long-term power.
When You Are a Workplace Bully
Are you the bully? Here’s how to recognize that it may be you, and why it might be in your interest to change.
How State and Local Governments Can Meet the Challenges of Building Resilient Citizen Services
Resilience is not achieved through a single project or investment. It requires ongoing attention, with practices that can adapt as threats evolve.
Saying “No” to Reclaim and Protect Your Boundaries
It’s important to set boundaries — learn to say “no” — to protect your mental and emotional health. Here are tips on knowing what boundaries are appropriate, how to speak confidently and how to offer alternative options.
A Roadmap for Securing AI Systems and Data
In this video interview, Gina Scinta with Thales Trusted Cyber Technologies explores the connection between AI and cybersecurity, particularly in the government sector.
Navigating Change: Strategies for Government Entities to Adapt and Thrive
Change in government is inevitable—but thriving through it requires transparency, communication, and a people-first approach.
Agency Overload: The Silent Talent Drain You Never See (Until It’s Too Late)
Is your agency losing its best people to “mission overload”? This 5-step framework can help reduce overload and retain talent.
“Worst Practices” When Working With Autistic Employees – Part 2
Offices are sometimes unprepared to welcome autistic employees. Learn what practices to avoid, in Part 2 of this series.
What to Do When You Witness Workplace Bullying
Colleagues who see bullying in the workplace often fail to act because they don’t know how, or fear retaliation. Here are some ways you can help.
When Leadership Gets Digital — But Fails Human: Rewiring Trust in Government
Government leaders lean into digital transformation, yet neglect the human trust needed to sustain it. But trust is the invisible code for digital leadership.
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.