I Poured Water on the Candle Before Anyone Could Strike the Match
A new sergeant, three years removed from the equipment he was supposed to command — and the moment he decided to tell his team the truth before they could find it out themselves.
Career
Are You Overdue for a Role Clarity Check-Up?
Role clarity is important to sustain over time with regular check-ups. This article provides a rubric for facilitating these conversations in a way that is beneficial for everyone involved.
Online Training: Let’s Look at the August Line-Up
As back-to-school season nears, maybe you’re feeling a little inspired to do some learning yourself? We’ve got you covered with plenty of free online trainings throughout the month of August. You’ll learn tips and techniques from experts on creating more satisfactory customer service, shoring up your cybersecurity, and conquering conflict resolution. Take a closer lookRead… Read more »
Your AI Pilot Saved Time. Did It Actually Create Value?
If agencies want to make responsible decisions about where AI should be used, they need to measure its net value — because “hours saved” can be misleading.
The Value of Certifications for Your Government Career
No matter what level you are at in your career, earning the right certification can provide benefits that extend far beyond adding another credential to your résumé.
Lead with Composure
As I navigated mid-level leadership, sandwiched between my boss and my team, with deadlines looming and interpersonal tensions running high, I became a bit frantic and my lack of composure affected my entire team. Fortunately, as a new leader, I was paired with a coach to help shape my authentic leadership style. With the helpRead… Read more »
Complexity Isn’t the Problem. Pretending It Isn’t Is.
The reason so many public sector initiatives fail is not lack of effort, lack of funding or lack of good people. It is that we keep applying simple solutions to problems that are not simple and then wondering why the problems persist. This is not a criticism. It is a description of what happens whenRead… Read more »
Can You Distinguish Coaching From Micromanaging?
Most supervisors want to support their teams — but where’s the line between helpful guidance and too much oversight? In our most recent Supervisors in Government Community of Practice session, we sat down with Julia Barr, Senior Manager, Partnership for Public Service, for a candid discussion on the differences between coaching and micromanaging, how eachRead… Read more »
Employing People With Disabilities: How Type of Disability Matters — Part 2
People with disabilities, and particularly autistic individuals, struggle with lower employment rates and incomes compared to people who are disability-free.
Celebrating Government’s Unsung Heroes: Submit a Nomination for the NextGen Public Service Awards
Public servants rarely seek the spotlight. They spend their days solving problems, improving services, supporting colleagues, and helping communities thrive. Yet many of their contributions go unrecognized outside their immediate teams. That’s why the NextGen Public Service Awards were created: to celebrate the government employees who are making a real difference and ensure their workRead… Read more »