How Public Servants Can Find Purpose and Advance Their Careers
Many government workers think that to get ahead, they need to wait for a vacancy to open, but really your power lies in shaping your next opportunity.
Posts By Stephanie Kanowitz
How to Make Meaningful Connections at Work
Fostering connections can help you advance your career and weather tumultuous times, either through official “networking” or simply connecting in more organic ways. But the hardest part may be getting started. Read how-to advice for making meaning connections from two keynote speakers at NextGen’s recent virtual training summit.
How to Use Culture to Get Ahead and Stay Resilient
Can you succeed at work while avoiding burnout? At the NextGen Virtual Summit, experts shared their wisdom on how achieve both, even in difficult times.
Navigating Uncertainty With Your Mission in Mind
Government workers hope to stand out. But those efforts can also prompt negative internal politics. Here are some expert tips on how to walk that line.
5 In-Demand Skills for Modern Government Workers
Modern government employees need five in-demand skills to stay relevant, said a government workforce expert at the October 2024 NextGen professional development virtual summit. Here’s what they are and why they matter.
How AI Could Revolutionize Cyber Operations
Whenever a new technology is involved, there’s a learning curve — and there’s always new technology, Robert Imhof, Consulting Systems Architect at Fortinet Federal. “It’s going to be worth investing the time and effort to learn this technology,” says . “Security professionals that can master utilizing AI in addition to their other technical skills are… Read more »
3 Keys for Federal Agencies Navigating Zero Trust Mandates
Zero trust is the new standard for cybersecurity, but it poses challenges, and many federal agencies will miss a key 2024 deadline for implementing it. Here are four ways to comply with zero-trust requirements.
Federal Cloud Transformation: Navigating Challenges With a Zero-Trust Approach
Cloud-based technology is a key element of government IT modernization, and a zero-trust cybersecurity approach can help agencies protect it.
5 Keys to Cross-Agency Collaboration in 2024
Collaborative technology allows employees, wherever they’re located, to communicate and work together effectively. Four elements of collaborative tech are needed: unified communications, conferencing ability, strong security compliance, and collaboration endpoints.
Maximizing the Power of IoT and OT in Federal Agencies
Pairing the Internet of Things (IoT) with operational technology (OT) is an innovative way for federal agencies to optimize their existing tools and deliver revolutionary remote management. The potential of the IoT/OT convergence is boundless.