How to Run Brainstorming Sessions in Government: Part 2
Brainstorming sessions that are not well planned and executed are a waste of everyone’s time. Here are some of our tips and tricks to make sure all your meetings run smoothly.
Career
Developing a Practice of Mindfulness
How do you get out of your head to experience life now? How do you not let that little voice in your head take over? These are some ways I find have helped me live in the moment. Some days it works and others, it’s harder. I find too that the more I practice, the… Read more »
Do What You Love?
It’s important to remember that it’s okay not to be sure, and not to have an answer to the question, “What do you want to do for the rest of your life?” It’s okay if your first job or first major internship isn’t necessarily the career of your dreams.
Competent Management: Getting the Basics Right
Federal agencies are currently in the midst of developing grand reform plans and four-year strategic plans to submit to OMB this week. But sometimes it is worthwhile to stand back and look at whether you’re doing the basics right.
Practicing Mindful Leadership
Taking the time to reflect, ground ourselves and practice self-care has a positive impact on both our professional development and our overall well-being. Though mindfulness won’t necessarily eliminate the stressors in our lives and workplace, it gives us the tools “to handle our stress and worry in a healthier way.”
7 Online Trainings Anybody Looking to Become a Manager Should Take
We’ve found seven of the best online courses that can help government employees like yourself get ready to become a new manager.
Stop Talking About the Way Women Talk
Many articles make it seem as though there are problems inherent to women’s speech patterns, with no real way to win. Women in the workplace are either read as too timid and feminine, or unlikeable and aggressive.
Managing an Employee with Low Resilience
Managing an employee who is under performing or engaging in misconduct can be a challenge. But mentoring these employees and helping them build resilience will often bring about better results.
Does Your Agency Have a Plan for High Potential Employee Flight Risk?
Does a great employee show signs of wanting to leave? Don’t let your high potentials go that easy. Learn how you can identify flight risks and motivate future leaders to stay.
5 Times “The West Wing” Inspired My Career
There’s a good reason why the beloved show, “The West Wing” has been called “a love letter to public service.”