What is the Difference Between Bigfoot and Government?
What does government have in common with the legendary Bigfoot? More than you think.
How to Write (IT) Emails That People Will Read
The stakes are too high for tech experts and non-IT professionals to operate on different wavelengths. There are things agencies can do to boost the chances that workers not only read but understand emails from the IT department.
3 Critical Shifts for Government Leaders
Government leaders are going to have to adapt moving forward.
OMB: GSA Tech Solutions Are “Best in Class,” Driving Smarter Government Buying
How to be a better tech purchaser.
Communicating with the Public Through Sensors and Technology
This blog post is an excerpt from GovLoop’s recent guide, “The Internet of Things: Challenges and Opportunities for Government.”
The Difference Between Nonconformity and Creativity
In my last post, we explored the idea that tapping into one’s creative mind can become easier with practice. Practicing something is straightforward- if one knows what to do. But what if we aren’t in touch with our inner selves, and we don’t know what it means to be creative?
Just Lie
Is lying the new normal?
Employee Development – Make it a Priority
In a fiscally constrained environment, one of the first things managers cut is the training budget. This is counterproductive because it limits productivity and reduces Employee Engagement (E2). The Sasha Corporation estimated the average cost to hire and train a new employee is over $9,000. An effective training program can improve performance, productivity, and retention.
Capabilities Based Planning
What you need to know about capabilities in the planning process.
Partners in Crime: Fostering Lasting Bonds with a Work Friend
Friend at work can be your sounding board when you need to vent, a beacon to help you reframe your negative thoughts, a cheerleader when you accomplish a goal, an ally when you need assistance, and a lifesaver when you really need one.