Working With Coworkers, Not Sidelining Them — Part 2
Effective leaders collaborate with colleagues who have good ideas; they don’t take over the process. Learn the consequences of sidelining employees rather than recognizing and including them.
Career
How to Recover From an Executive’s Outburst
When an executive dismisses your work in front of the room, the freeze is real but so is your ability to recover. Read the full article to see how to pivot without losing your footing.
How to Make Meaningful Connections at Work
Fostering connections can help you advance your career and weather tumultuous times, either through official “networking” or simply connecting in more organic ways. But the hardest part may be getting started. Read how-to advice for making meaning connections from two keynote speakers at NextGen’s recent virtual training summit.
Beyond Known Boundaries: Leading Through Uncertainty
Control isn’t a quirk. It’s a coping mechanism our brains reach for when the future feels unpredictable. Read the full article to see how leaders can use that insight to guide their teams.
Lead by Collaborating With People, Not Sidelining Them — Part 1
Employees with workplace suggestions or ideas should be involved in their development. Leaders should pursue a policy of collaboration, not marginalization.
Look Who’s Talking: Explore Our NextGen Keynote Speaker Line-Up
At the NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit, we aim to have diverse, intelligent, and experienced speakers. We’ve put together an impressive keynote speaker line-up for NextGen, and we can’t wait for you to meet them. Read on for a quick introduction of our experts, and afterwards, don’t forget to register for the event on Wednesday,Read… Read more »
Government Doesn’t Have a Training Gap. It Has a Transfer Gap.
There’s often a disconnect between the training that organizations provide and employees’ real-world application of it. Learn why that happens, and explore five strategies to close the gap.
Change Leaders: You Don’t Need to Know It All!
Effective leaders know how to navigate their teams through change, uncertainty, and new ideas, and they strike a balance between strength and humility. Read about a leader whose effectiveness suffered when he struggled with humility.
The Top 5 Challenges Government Agencies Face When Designing Workforce Training
Government workforce training is evolving, and agencies today must overcome five obstacles to designing effective training programs. Learn why slide decks and seminars are no longer enough.
It’s Time to Break Out at NextGen (Pt. II)
The NextGen Gov Training Virtual Summit on Wednesday, May 20, is rapidly approaching! We’ve added even more speakers for the second round of breakout sessions. Led by current and former govies, as well as career experts, they will share their wide swath of experience on topics ranging from becoming a better manager to overcoming imposterRead… Read more »