7 Things I Learned Going From Managing 0 to 25+ Employees
As a manager, your role is to set the stage for the team to be successful. Here are seven things I’ve learned that help.
Career
The 4 Components of an Empowered, Successful Federal Agency
An empowered organization is one in which individuals have the knowledge, skill, desire, and opportunity to personally succeed in a way that leads to collective organizational success.
Celebrate This Spring
Celebrate the little things at work.
Networking from the Light Side
There is arguably no more important skill for government career growth than networking. And doing it well can be the difference between landing a promotion or big project and being stuck in place. But it’s scary, and can be daunting to feel like you’re doing it well. So how do you advance? The key, weRead… Read more »
Go the Extra Mile for a Favor
Here’s some career advice: Make it easy for people to help you. This is how.
Career Mobility Boosts Employee Engagement
Read on to discover some best practices for creating a culture of career mobility, and learn how it can strengthen your team’s overall impact.
5 Things That Could Be Stopping You From Your Next Promotion
Have you noticed you are consistently being passed for that coveted promotion? Here are five things you might be doing wrong.
Recognizing Superior Public Service at the NextGen Awards
For the past five years, the NextGen Public Service Awards has recognized superior public service and achievement. Nominations are now open for this year’s Awards until April 15. As a govie, you probably feel you have a bad rep, constantly bombarded with negative news and scandals. That’s why it’s so vital to share the successesRead… Read more »
6 Characteristics of Effective Government Leaders to Look for in Applicants
Here are six common characteristics of capable federal managers that can be used to determine which applicants are equipped to be competent leaders, and which can be removed from the applicant mix.
How to Make Good Decisions
If you are facing a choice that deserves contemplation, try this model of decision-making available for your reference.