The Cost of Avoiding Risk
Why does the government regularly commit to $200 million programs? The answer is due to risk aversion.
Effective Citizen Engagement Within Government Agencies
Providing effective government engagement is a top priority of most agencies. A person-centered approach creates a full picture of the individual, not just someone who is receiving services.
5 Things You Need to Know About Federal News From the Past Month
Changes in federal government keep coming fast. That’s why GovLoop gives you these monthly recaps of federal news that may affect agency management and employment.
How to Create a Personal Communication Strategy
Here are the most important skills that the best communicators have mastered. And the good news is that they are skills you can learn, too!
A Case for Martians and Red Tape
As things move forward, you may be surprised to learn that the foe of your daily accomplishments, sometimes known under the alias “red tape,” is going to serve as an integral system of checks and balances in all that transpires with any agency reorganization.
How to Stay Mindful in the Office
Just because summer is ending doesn’t mean that relaxation and self-care have to.
How Governments Are Using Social Media Today
To establish a baseline view of how governments are using social media—and the results they’re seeing—we polled the GovLoop community of government professionals on a variety of topics.
3 Reasons Service Delivery Suffers
Needless to say, service outages must be eliminated. They are disruptive and can cost government time, money and public trust. However, for government IT, eliminating service outages can prove especially challenging for three big reasons.
Dealing With Office Politics by Creating Your Personal “Platform”
A good match between your platform and your organization’s style won’t eliminate office politifcs. But you’ll enter those encounters from a position of clarity and strength that will guide you to more satisfying outcomes.
Here’s How to Unclutter Your Workspace and Clear Your Mind
Whether you work in an outside office, telecommute from home, or do some of both each week, having an organized workspace can help you be more productive each day, and I believe, reduce your stress.