Mindfulness: How to Let Go (Even for a Little While)
Doing absolutely nothing — just being present in the moment and practicing mindfulness — can be good for you.
Communications
Section 508 Is Only the Start of Accessibility
Section 508 requires that all government communications and information are accessible to people with disabilities. But what happens outside official communications is also crucial for accessibility.
It May Be Time for a Team Tune-Up
Even the most high-performing teams can benefit from an occasional “tune-up” to ensure continued collaboration, communication and skill-building.
5 In-Demand Skills for Modern Government Workers
Modern government employees need five in-demand skills to stay relevant, said a government workforce expert at the October 2024 NextGen professional development virtual summit. Here’s what they are and why they matter.
How a Content Audit Can Keep Government Communications Fresh
Learn how a content audit can refresh your communications, keep the public engaged, and save time by repurposing what you already have.
Is Your Public Messaging Creating Confusion? Here’s How to Fix It
Mixed messaging can undercut all the hard work that goes into agency programs and initiatives. Learn the five simple steps your government agency or public-sector organization can take to make sure communications are consistent and clear.
The Power of Community
No one is an island. Here are tips for gaining strength through the power of community, professional development, and belonging.
Leadership Excellence: A Guide for New Government Supervisors
Becoming a successful government supervisor involves blending technical skills with strong leadership qualities, fostering innovation, building supportive networks, and continuously developing oneself through mentorship, training, and leveraging technologies such as AI to drive team performance and public service excellence.
Caring for Your Team While Working With Sensitive Topics
For many of us, public-sector work brings us a sense of purpose. As personally rewarding and important as this work can be, repeated exposure to sensitive topics without mitigating its impact can lead to burnout and second-hand trauma.
Using Data to Shape Policy: How to Turn Stats into Stories That Move People
Data alone isn’t enough to support a policy initiative. Here are some ways to tell a successful data story.