Leadership Lessons Await at the NextGen Virtual Summit

Let’s meet two of the speakers you’ll have the opportunity to hear from during the NextGen opening keynotes along with the topics they’ll cover.

The Quiet Cost of Waiting For Somebody Else to Fix It

Most workplaces have problems that one person cannot solve. A policy may need senior approval. A broken process may cross several departments. Staffing, funding or technology decisions may sit far outside an employee’s authority. Sometimes the right person genuinely does need to step in. But there is a difference between recognizing the limits of yourRead… Read more »

Professional Development With Purpose: Getting the Most Out of Event Attendance

Maximize the value of professional development events with clear goals, active participation, meaningful networking, and thoughtful follow-up.

Career Pivots in Public Service: When Change Is Strategic, Not Reactive

Career changes in public service don’t always signal dissatisfaction. Sometimes, they reflect clarity, growth and intentional leadership.

AI in Government Doesn’t Replace Judgment — It Demands Better Leadership

Artificial intelligence is reshaping government work—but technology alone doesn’t make better decisions.

AI Can Connect the Dots — But Should It Make the Decision?

AI in government can connect data across fragmented systems, but responsible AI requires collaborative governance and human oversight.

How Loss Aversion Keeps Us Stuck

Organizations don’t drift because of big failures. They drift because of the small, familiar things no one has questioned in years. Here’s how to update.

Leading Through Uncertainty Without Losing Your Team

Periods of uncertainty test leadership more than moments of stability. How leaders show up can steady their teams — or deepen disengagement.

With Great AI Comes Great Responsibility: Communicating Clearly in a Hybrid Workplace

Technology has made it easier than ever to communicate, yet many of us spend more time clarifying messages than acting on them. Here’s how to do better.

Demystifying AI for Non-Technical Leaders: What You Actually Need to Know

You don’t need to be a data scientist to lead in an AI-enabled workplace. What leaders need most is clarity, context, and the confidence to ask the right questions.