Prepping for a Debt Ceiling Showdown
To arm you with information, here’s what you need to know about this year’s debt ceiling deadline.
5 Major Myths about Leadership
Effective leadership takes forethought and preparation. While at times we can enjoy some spontaneous successes however being able to purposely repeat those successes is much more desirable. Preparing for your role as a leader is just as important as any technical skill you developed as a individual contributor. Preparation is not just studying aspects of… Read more »
Challenges At All Levels
Shrinking budgets, and aging workforces, and cyber threats, oh my! State and local governments face these obstacles and more while trying serve the community. In the effort to better tool government to face these challenges, GovLoop brought together a virtual training of experts to show how advanced technology and innovative practices can help public servantsRead… Read more »
Moving From CapEx to OpEx in the Cloud
The average government IT executive is not overly concerned about the technical nuances of what is or is not considered cloud computing. NIST has already provided the technical definition. What matters most to executives now is the business outcome.
So Much Data, So Little Space
We have a lot of stuff and not a lot of room. We have had to maintain important documents, whether it be for tax purposes, health, or other reasons. At one point or another, you run out of folders to hold these documents and places to put all of the folders. Recently, however, we haveRead… Read more »
The Foundations of Leadership Succession Planning
To prepare new leaders and create a talent pipeline, agencies can take a strategic approach that begins long before leaders make their exit. A strong succession plan leverages reliable information about workers’ strengths, career ambitions and potential to prepare the next generation of leaders in anticipation of workforce changes.
All the World’s a Stage- Public Speaking Tips (Act II)
Last week, in the first blog of this two-part series, I discussed how theater experience helped with public speaking in my professional journey and how some of the lessons I learned could be applied to a career in the public sector. This week, let’s discuss some concrete ideas that you can practice next time youRead… Read more »
The Journey of a Millennial Federal Government Employee
Here are some of the lessons I learned on my path into federal employment — and some of these lessons likely transcend career fields.
Turn Any Job Into a Career Catapult – Maximize the Detour
Not quite following your professional passion yet? Turn any job into a career catapult, with five simple steps to maximize any career detour.
How Information Security Can be Optimized through Partnerships, Collaboration and Outsourcing
Information security for government agencies is a hot topic these days, and it needs to be confronted in a concerted, specific manner. There are a few factors at hand in the question of information security. Inability to keep abreast of threats, poor risk management understanding, inadequate funding for security initiatives and a shortage of qualifiedRead… Read more »