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Teach What You know
Learn why we have an obligation to teach others what we know.
Algorithms and the Future of Government
Algorithms play an important part of our every day lives and will continue to grow and expand. Here’s what algorithms and the future of government could look like.
How to Be a Professional for Today’s Workforce
What defines a professional to you? Is it skills and abilities? Is it a state of mind? Is it both? Here’s how you can make sure you’re holding yourself to the standards of a true professional in today’s workforce.
Calling All Writers! Announcing Applications for the GovLoop Featured Contributor Program
Calling all writers! Apply to our 16th cohort of the GovLoop Featured Contributor program.
How to Rethink Cloud Deployments
Before agencies dive into the next phase of their cloud journey, they must rethink the way they have traditionally approached ERP implementation and procurement
What Biometrics Could Mean to Your Agency in the Future
Biometrics help secure facilities, protect access to computer networks, counter fraud, screen people at U.S. borders and fight crime.
Project Management 101: “Coles Notes”
Managing projects is no small feat. Here are some “coles notes” or cliff notes to help you get started on your next project management endeavor.
Analytics in Motion Part 3: Developing the Analytics Solution
The next to last – and what many believe is the most important phase of a citywide analytics project – is the development of an analytics solution. Here’s how you can build your analytics solution in order to solve problems.
The First Person that Talks about Work Loses
Studies show that talking about work with co-workers when you’re outside of work creates stress. Here is a fun game to make everyone talk about something else. You never know what you may learn about your co-workers or what gems of information you’ll gain.
The Power of Storytelling
The art of storytelling is an essential skill. It helps sell your ideas faster. Here’s how you can harness the power of storytelling.
2 Major Misconceptions Leaders Have About Appreciation
Appreciation has become a major buzzword in many workplaces. But leaders might be taking it too far. Learn how you can appropriately encourage appreciation.
What it is Like Being a 65-Year-Old College Student
It is one thing to say you want to take some classes. It’s another to actually do it. This is my experience being a 65-year-old college student.
Why It’s Time to Ditch People-Pleasing
Too much people-pleasing can affect our sanity and wellbeing and doesn’t even really help us to advance our careers the way we think it does. Here’s how you can ditch your people-pleasing tendencies.
Become the Master of Meetings
We’ve all been to boring meetings. Some of us have probably led them. But there are ways to have better ones in the future, and we’ve got tips to help.
Hey Leaders! Here’s What You Need to Do About Data
If you’re an elected leader, appointee or senior executive, this article will help you think strategically about data leadership.
Managing Yourself – Step 9: Becoming a Real Leader
There is a lot of focus on cultivating leadership. But leadership means much more than power and success. Learn how you can become a real leader.
3 Women Explain How to Be a Boss
If you made it to the top of the career ladder and you’re more nervous than excited, you’re not alone. To help you combat your self-doubt, we compiled a few tips from successful female leaders that will make you more confident in your leadership.
Making the Case for Ambiguity in Government Innovation
One of the key principles of design is positive ambiguity. Learn how it can be an enabler of government innovation.
Equality is Not Treating People Equally
In order to provide equal opportunity you have treat people differently because everyone is not the same. People are unique individuals.
Managing Yourself – Step 8: Diversify Your Skillset
The vast majority of us will have to diversify our skillset to compete and succeed in the modern workplace. Here are five creative ways to do that.
What’s the Status of Emerging Tech in Government?
At this point, it’s widely understood that emerging technology is changing how government — and the world, for that matter — operates. Sometimes the advancements feel like a flood.
3 More Bad Workplace Habits You Need to Break
In last week’s First 5 post, we touched on three bad office habits that employees need to break. Just in case you didn’t see your worst habit on the list, here are a few more to think about.
The Value of Vacation– A Chance to Unwind and Refocus
It’s easy to see that we don’t have enough down time. Why is it that so many of us can’t seem to find the time to unwind?
Mental Health in the Workplace
Mental health in the workplace is an increasingly important topic. Mental illness can have devastating effects on productivity.
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