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 »
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 »
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.
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 »
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.
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 »
Here are some of the lessons I learned on my path into federal employment — and some of these lessons likely transcend career fields.
Not quite following your professional passion yet? Turn any job into a career catapult, with five simple steps to maximize any career detour.
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 »
Halloween is nearly here. Don’t let choosing a Halloween costume scare you. There’s costume inspiration everywhere—including in government.