Why Quitting Isn’t Wrong
There are times when quitting does make sense, and other times when pushing through to the finish is the right thing to do. How do we know the difference?
How to Take the First Step and Start Something New
With so much to do, how do you make the mental space to start something new? How can you take the first step toward fulfilling those intentions you set for the new year?
How to Unlock the Value of Digitization
This interview is an excerpt from our recent guide, 30 Government Innovations That Mattered in 2015 which examines 30 government case studies that explore innovation at all levels of government. Innovations that spanned the government job spectrum from human resources to cybersecurity and back again. The ease of online services and digital resources are perks that citizensRead… Read more »
You’re Hired! Cyber Pros Needed!
In the wake of countless breaches, state chief information officers (CIOs) are attempting to hire a more robust cybersecurity staff. But it’s not easy. One of the major stumbling blocks is the lack of talented cyber professionals-this is especially true at the state and local level. Historically, CIOs have typically been viewed as the managersRead… Read more »
The Force Awakens: New Year’s Business Tips
You can ring in the new business year with more joie de vivre than in the past by mastering business lessons inspired by the recent Star Wars movie.
The Best Ways to Video in Social Media
How can we use video well within our current social media channels? Here are some thoughts.
Forget Big Data in HR – Focus on Insight from People Analytics
In this example, big data was not required. In fact, just a comparatively little amount of data, properly analyzed and presented to non-technical organizational leaders, can lead to big improvements. The lesson – don’t blindly accept or ask for more data.
The 150 Person Rule and How It Affects Engagement
The Dunbar Rule is the notion that human beings can maintain only 150 offline and online relationships.
Resolutions or Intentions: Which Should You Make for New Year’s?
Rather than making New Year’s Resolutions, I hope you’ll join me in setting intentions that will keep you excited and motivated throughout the coming year.
The IKEA Effect on Engagement
The do-it-yourself market that IKEA has perfected is grounded in meaning and purpose. We take more ownership in something we know that we have created. The more time and energy we put into a project the more identity we have with the experience and its outcomes.