Building Strong, Sustainable Communities
Strong Cities founder Chuck Marohn believes that the current urban development model is fundamentally flawed, but that it is not too late to start building and investing more sustainably.
Facilitate, Don’t Dictate: Thoughts on Effective Leadership
Effective managers include their team members in creating a mission, vision and road map, and iterate on that shared vision. They recognize the value of their employees by eliminating obstacles to success and creating opportunities to amplify the impact of the work produced.
How to Never Stop Learning
Your learning should never stop, especially when it comes to your field. Even if your next promotion isn’t tied to you taking a class, it never hurts to refresh your skills.
Combating the ‘My-Boss-Is-a-Jerk’ Blues
It’s still possible to find fulfillment at work when your supervisor is a moron. Two common mantras in our culture today are: “I hate my job” and “my boss is a jerk.” While both statements may be true, hating your job because your boss is a jerk isn’t going to lead anywhere good. According toRead… Read more »
Real-Time GIS Makes Government Services Better, Faster, Stronger
Government is always seeking to improve the services that they provide, whether that means responding faster, cutting costs or providing more quality service. With the help of real-time GIS, each of those and more becomes possible.
Transition and Change are Not Always Synonymous
The only way real change can result is when people feel free to push the boundaries and create new pathways to change.
Redefining Government Cybersecurity: Automate, Innovate, Integrate
The 15th Annual Symantec Government Symposium will bring together 800 attendees from the public and private sector on Tuesday, October 30 in Washington, D.C. to foster dialogue on the most pressing government cybersecurity challenges of today.
Customer Support & Fundamental Data
How IT Service Management (ITSM) tools helped us evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of our work.
15 Ways to Benefit From Humor in Government
No one should go into government service without the sense of humor that comes with the ability to laugh at themselves.
Overcoming Small Budgets in Local Government
Small local governments are often supported by enthusiastic and passionate individuals. Leaders work hard to provide for their constituents and update their communities. But what can they do when their budget isn’t enough to support their projects?