Conversations With CXOs: Michael Mayta
Mike Mayta, CIO of Wichita, Kansas, shares what he’s learned in 14 years overseeing IT for the city’s 17 departments.
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Mitigating the Effects of Government Shutdowns on Federal Workers: Part Two
Government shutdowns — and, maybe more importantly, the frequent threat of shutdowns — take a toll on federal employees’ mental health. Here are some steps to ease the mental health burden.
Conversations With CXOs: Nathan Tierney
Nathan Tierney is the Deputy CIO and Chief People Officer for the Office of Information Technology (OIT) in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). A veteran of the Army Special Forces, roughly five years in private sector leadership roles and author of books on health care value management, here are some lessons he’s learned about… Read more »
January Online Training Opportunities
Check out our free online professional development training opportunities for January.
Look Back and Ahead
To move forward, you first should look back and appreciate your progress, says a GovLoop featured contributor. Pause and recharge, then visualize where you want to go and create a plan to get there. An advisor or coach can help you on the journey.
2023 Year in Review: Prioritizing Government Workers for a More Efficient, Effective and Inclusive Future
Start the new year off on the right foot, using what we’ve learned in 2023.
Where Data Can Take You
Both qualitative data (what people think and feel) and quantitative data (what you can measure and count) can shed light on employees’ experiences on the job. An innovative team in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is collecting and analyzing both types of information to help make the VA an even more welcoming place to… Read more »
Step Up the EX Through Learning
Professional development opportunities can improve an employee’s overall work experience, but the benefits of career education are even more far-reaching. And mentorship makes a big difference.
How to Hold Your Team Accountable
This Community of Practice recap shares how to keep your team accountable as a supervisor.
More Questions for Being an Authentic Leader
Being an authentic leader in the workplace is living true to your values and using your gifts. It feels good and produces extraordinary results. When you are authentic, you find the courage to speak up and to make sure you’re not passed over.