Why Government Digital Transformation Struggles After Procurement
Many digital transformation initiatives struggle long after the contract is signed. Here’s why — and what’s needed for successful transformation.
The Talent Crisis No System Can Ignore: Why Federal HR 2.0 Can’t Succeed Without AI
An initiative to consolidate the federal government’s more than 100 disparate HR systems is long overdue, but technology alone isn’t enough. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity, says one Featured Contributor, to create a human-centered, AI-enabled federal HR system designed for current workforce challenges, not for administrative problems that troubled government in the past.
The 250‑Year Leadership Imperative
The Declaration took minutes to sign. The Republic took 250 years of public servants to sustain. Read this piece on how leadership must evolve to keep the promise alive.
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 »
Preventing Burnout Before It Starts
Burnout doesn’t happen overnight. Learn how proactive leadership, trust and employee support create resilient teams before burnout takes hold.
The Introvert’s Advantage in Public Service
For an introvert, the pressure to provide immediate, comprehensive answers in meetings can be a challenge. Here are some ways to make style an advantage.
The Most Important Skillset We Almost Never Talk About
Followership is much more than passive obedience, and it deserves our attention as a skillset to foster and develop. Here’s how to find the follower’s path.
How to Drive Solutions, Not Just Identify Problems
To grow in their careers, leaders must highlight solutions, not simply identify problems, when communicating with their own superiors. Learn three tips for such solution-focused engagement.
Turn Comply-to-Connect Mandate Into Broader Security Advantage
The Defense Department’s Comply-to-Connect, or C2C, program will play a critical role in improving the security of defense networks in the years ahead. The goal is to create an automated process for verifying that every endpoint device is authorized and meets critical security requirements before allowing it to access the network — and ensure itRead… Read more »
Collaborative Governance Sounds Great on Paper
Collaborative governance isn’t easy. Priorities often conflict. What matters is building enough trust to disagree without walking away.