Prioritizing Work in Government: A Step-by-Step Guide
With limited resources, strict regulations, and a constant influx of demands, effectively prioritizing your work is essential.
Career
The Work Between Work – Building Your Recovery Plan
Recovery takes work but it can make us more resilient and adaptable to work demands. Here are some practical tips and for building a recovery plan.
How to Find Agency When You Cannot Change the System
Reclaiming agency means looking for the choices that remain inside the constraint.
Are You Validating Your Constituents’ Concerns?
Nobody remembers the routine customer service interaction where everything goes exactly as expected. But people do remember the moments when something goes wrong, especially if the issue is handled poorly. That was the central message of the recent GovLoop CX Community of Practice virtual discussion, featuring Laurie Brown, CSP,communication skills expert and author. During theRead… Read more »
Guiding Principles for Navigating Career Growth
Success doesn’t equate to promotion; it’s based on your desires and how you want to leverage your knowledge, skills and abilities. Read on for tips as you begin developing your talents.
Stop Climbing the Wrong Ladder
This article exposes the hidden costs of chasing prestigious titles, urging you to scrutinize the “Trade, Target, and Toll” before your next career move. Read on to ensure the ladder you climb leads to the view you want to wake up to.
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.
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.