Enterprise Government: How the Next Administration Can Better Serve Citizens (Part Two)
In this week’s blog, we will present the key findings and recommendations in each of four areas to spur a government-wide approach to solving problems.
Leadership
How to Prepare Yourself for the Digital Age of Government
Wouldn’t it be nice if there were a manual on all things life? You might even settle for a manual that helps you prepare for the digital age of government. Unfortunately, it does not exist – yet. However, there are experts out there like William Eggers who provide us with some tidbits about how toRead… Read more »
Build Your “High Five” Performing Team
My new team has three positions: one open, one filled, and one person had just resigned but was still on the job for a few more weeks. My first task? Ensure each one of the people in these positions is successful. But how?
Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, or Darth Vader: What’s Your Leadership Style?
Even though they take place in a galaxy far, far away, there’s a lot to learn about leadership from the Star Wars movies.
The Federal SES Performance Guidelines Have Begun – Is Your Agency Ready?
In some instances, particular critical elements and performance requirements of senior executives may already be part of the system. If not, or if tweaks or modifications are required, simple configuration changes can be made to accommodate the new elements. It can be as easy as flipping a switch, rather than the historical long, drawn-out process.
The Obstruction to Investing in the Government Workforce
The focus of attention to malign the government worker due to performance and service issues deflect from the real obstruction that impacts the quality of government service. For nearly two decades, there have been demands from the legislative and executive branches concerning the poor condition of the infrastructure in many government agencies. There have beenRead… Read more »
The First Shall Be Last and the Last Shall Be First
Maybe true victory is not winning the race but just completing the course.
Ali Mayorkas on Leading a Unity of Effort at DHS
Ali Mayorkas, deputy secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, joined me on The Business of Government Hour to discuss such topics as the department’s key strategic priorities, the challenges it faces, how the DHS “Unity of Effort” initiative is going, and what DHS is doing to improve its operational performance.
Stan the Man: The Voice of Technological Change in Govt
Change is never easy. We know it is inevitable and yet, it still knocks us off our feet a bit. Government has been undergoing some changes in technological procurement, innovations, and more. For some, these changes seem life altering. They may even make you feel a bit lost. But, there are some people who areRead… Read more »
The Wolves Inside Me
Our language keeps us negative, particularly when it comes to words that carry emotion. Of the most common words people use to convey emotion in the English language, 70% of them are negative.