How to Run Brainstorming Sessions in Government: Part 2
Brainstorming sessions that are not well planned and executed are a waste of everyone’s time. Here are some of our tips and tricks to make sure all your meetings run smoothly.
The Vision & Challenges of a Smart Community
A truly smart community is one that can avail the right technologies to manage its assets more effectively and efficiently. In this type of environment, government employees are able to move from tactical and repetitive tasks to strategic and value-added roles.
Do What You Love?
It’s important to remember that it’s okay not to be sure, and not to have an answer to the question, “What do you want to do for the rest of your life?” It’s okay if your first job or first major internship isn’t necessarily the career of your dreams.
Competent Management: Getting the Basics Right
Federal agencies are currently in the midst of developing grand reform plans and four-year strategic plans to submit to OMB this week. But sometimes it is worthwhile to stand back and look at whether you’re doing the basics right.
Practicing Mindful Leadership
Taking the time to reflect, ground ourselves and practice self-care has a positive impact on both our professional development and our overall well-being. Though mindfulness won’t necessarily eliminate the stressors in our lives and workplace, it gives us the tools “to handle our stress and worry in a healthier way.”
7 Online Trainings Anybody Looking to Become a Manager Should Take
We’ve found seven of the best online courses that can help government employees like yourself get ready to become a new manager.
Looking to Minimize Cybersecurity Threats? Get Back to Basics
Ron Ross zeroed on a main point regarding cybersecurity: If you’re looking to bolster your systems in 2017, double-down on the basics.
Stop Talking About the Way Women Talk
Many articles make it seem as though there are problems inherent to women’s speech patterns, with no real way to win. Women in the workplace are either read as too timid and feminine, or unlikeable and aggressive.
Managing an Employee with Low Resilience
Managing an employee who is under performing or engaging in misconduct can be a challenge. But mentoring these employees and helping them build resilience will often bring about better results.
Understanding the Cost of Open Source
One common myth about open source is that it is completely free. Consider these tips when evaluating the true cost of open source software.