Don’t Sell Yourself Short
Striving for humility or trying not to stand out in an ostentatious way can mean that people miss out on opportunities to get ahead.
FITARA’s Role in IT Management
FITARA compliance can help avoid negative situations by ensuring that agencies have a clear view of what software is being used. Visibility into the software environment allows CIOs and administrators to ensure that employees have the software they need, and that the agency is not paying for software that is not being used.
A Year of Government Innovations in Review
Though innovation is necessary for agencies to continue to deliver on their missions, it is often difficult for new technologies to take hold in government.
The Government Technology Bill of Rights
If government agencies collectively and consistently demand these very reasonable “rights,” vendors will have no other option than to provide the products that these agencies deserve.
5 Leadership Lessons I Learned From My Dad
My father provided me valuable life and leadership lessons. Dad’s work ethic has been an enduring example of how to model integrity and excellence.
How to Conduct a Productive Meeting
It should be said though to managers that even with meetings being a mainstay in the work setting to keep people and projects on track, it does not mean that getting together should be a long and arduous task. Meetings can and should be an effective way to communicate information and to keep projects on… Read more »
How Government Can Overcome CX Challenges
Government needs to look past single solutions that promise faster processing times or increased productivity. Instead, agencies must holistically rethink their entire organizational culture, including strategies and solutions, for transformative CX change.
How Strong Business Continuity Plans Empower Employees
Amid increasing natural disasters and cybersecurity threats, state and local governments need business continuity plans to minimize disruptions to employees, citizens and IT resources.
Retaining Women in Your Workforce
Unequal wage compensation, gender imbalances in senior positions, inflexible schedules and even active disparagement of women continue to affect organizations of every size and in every industry. But the positive news is that there are basic steps your agency can take to create a better workplace culture for women and improve female retention.
Leadership as Practice: Why Be a Student of Leadership
Approaching leadership as a practice can help us avoid the leadership gap that occurs when we understand our leadership title to be a license to wield power, rather than the responsibility to offer inspiration.