Posts By Leah Anderson

Celebrate the Public Servants Making Government Better

Hosted by GovLoop, the NextGen Public Service Awards recognize outstanding individuals in government who demonstrate intelligence, energy and dedication to improving public service. Each year, honorees are recognized as part of the NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit, shining a spotlight on the people who are helping government work better for employees, agencies and the communities… Read more »

How to Create a Social Media Plan That Builds Community and Trust

During GovLoop’s recent CX Community of Practice, “How to Create a Social Media Plan,” Ellen Kamilakis, Assistant District Administrator for Communications at the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), shared how agencies can use social media to foster trust, engage communities, and communicate effectively during both routine operations and crises.

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Everyday Communication Tips for Supervisors

Strong communication is one of the most important tools a supervisor has — especially in government, where decisions often affect teams, stakeholders, and the public. In our recent virtual networking discussion for the Supervisors in Government community of practice, we spoke with Leslie O’Flahavan, principal at E-WRITE, about how supervisors can communicate with more clarity,Read… Read more »

How Supervisors Can Navigate Negativity

No workplace is completely immune to negativity and naysayers, and it remains a difficult issue for supervisors to handle head-on. Which is exactly why this month’s virtual networking discussion focused on this topic. Read on below for more insights shared from our featured speaker, Patricia Pierre, a career coach with Howard County Government.

A Decade of Improvement at the Dept. of Veterans Affairs

Ten years ago, when the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) became one of the first agencies to elevate customer experience (CX) to top priority, leaders created a path toward better serving veterans and their families through improved communications, easier access to information and a focus on restoring veterans’ trust in the agency. In doing so,… Read more »