Leadership

Human Resources, Leadership

How Can Leaders Help Build Happier, Engaged Workplaces?

The following article highlights reasons why many employees are unhappy @ work and highlights the impact of the economy, poor managers and the lack of career opportunities: http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20140115155335-128811924-building-happier-engaged-workplaces-your-feedback?trk=object-title Research we use with clients points out it that senior execs can have a big impact on employee engagement by taking actions such as: setting the directionRead… Read more »

Career, Communications, Human Resources, Leadership, Project Management

Gov sheds 80,000 jobs – Can you still do more with less?

“The federal government shed 2,000 jobs in December, ending 2013 with a net loss of 79,000 positions, according to the latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The total federal workforce — including military personnel and USPS employees — sits around 4.3 million. But that number is expected to shrink in the next fewRead… Read more »

Leadership

Towards Copernicus

Originally published at cpsrenewal.ca Right before the holidays Kent and I sat down to discuss how our partnership was going thus far. As we sat in the local pub on a Friday evening we were flanked by a group of staffers doing as staffers do and snow falling as snow does just outside the window.Read… Read more »

Digital Government, Leadership, Project Management, Tech

What to expect in 2014 – 4 Trends to Watch

2014 could be a big year in government management, procurement and implementation of the cloud. Why? Dan Chenok is the Executive Director for IBM’s Center for the Business of Government. He told Chris Dorobek on the DorobekINSIDER program that 2014 may the year for comprehensive IT reform? IT Reform “Whether 2014 is big year forRead… Read more »

Communications, Leadership, Mobile, Tech

Telecom, Security, Cloud and the State of California – Your chance to join the discussion

On Monday, February 10, 2014 the Public Sector Technology Exchange (PSTE) will be hosting a government and industry panel discussion on “Telecom, the Cloud, and Security” from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the CalPERS Building Auditorium located on 400 Q Street in Sacramento, California. The PSTE is an independent forum that discusses the issuesRead… Read more »

Leadership

What are the top challenges will impact the Federal Government in 2014?

Check out this article about some of the leading trends: http://www.forbes.com/sites/joshbersin/2013/12/19/ten-predictions-for-talent-leadership-and-hr-technology-in-2014/ Register for this upcoming FREE webinar to learn more about key challenges and what Federal agencies are doing NOW to address most pressing issues discuss with other Federal employees Top Organizational Development Challenges Facing the Federal Government Thursday, January 23, 2014 11:00 – 11:45Read… Read more »

Leadership

What leadership lessons can we learn from professional football?

This weekend is considered by some to be the best in football. Whether you are a fan or not, this article highlights several good reminders from leaders that can be learned from professional football; including: Put trust in inexperienced professionals to take on more responsibility Cross-train employees Emphasize teamwork Here is link for article: http://blog.intuit.com/employees/foster-a-next-man-up-mentality-in-your-small-business/Read… Read more »

Leadership

How Successful People Make The Most Of Their Weekends?

Check out this article, which has several helpful suggestions. http://buff.ly/1dGtCtk As someone who has a strong ‘J” preference with the MBTI assessment, I agree that planning actually makes weekends happier, and unlocks a key mechanism of joy. Which resonate with you? Which have you made part of your weekend routine? Which are you motivated toRead… Read more »