Navigating Uncertainty With Your Mission in Mind
Government workers hope to stand out. But those efforts can also prompt negative internal politics. Here are some expert tips on how to walk that line.
Leadership
Innovating Through Chaos — Excellence Isn’t Canceled (Even if Your Budget Is)
Here’s how government executives can foster innovation and operational excellence when everything feels like it’s on fire.
Conflict Happens: Here’s How to Deal With It Effectively
Learn simple, effective strategies for resolving workplace conflict and keeping your team connected, productive, and stress-free.
How to Be Productive Without Burning Out
For better or worse, output is generally considered a key indicator of productivity at work. But when all the focus goes into how much work we’re getting done, burnout is an obvious consequence. As supervisors, this can be a very difficult thing to manage. How can you lead an effective team that meets goals andRead… Read more »
Why Self-Management Is the Key to Effective Leadership
If you can’t manage yourself, you’ll eventually lose the right to manage others. Here are some tips to improve your self-management skills.
Career GPS: How to Navigate Change Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Momentum)
Change is inevitable, but career derailment isn’t. This article gives government executives a toolkit for navigating transitions — whether it’s a leadership shakeup, policy shift, or that mysterious reorg nobody fully explained. Learn how to turn disruption into your next big opportunity.
Overcoming Talent Retention Challenges in Today’s Workforce
This year, it’s particularly important for people-leaders in government to know what employees value. Learn how to understand and invest in what workers are looking for.
Do You Drive Change Like a Nail? Or Like a Car?
Do you lead change with a single, concentrated focus or as a collaborative process? Learn to manage change for success.
Evaluating Your Leadership Style: Is It Serving You and Your Team?
As a leader, regularly evaluating your leadership style is essential to ensure that it aligns with your values, meets the needs of your team, and drives progress.
May Online Training Opportunities
May we interest you in some great online training topics this month? From implementing chatbots to conquering time management, there’s a lot of free professional development opportunities to empower you as a public servant, including the NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit. Check out the available sessions below, and don’t forget to register even if youRead… Read more »