DorobekINSIDER: Godspeed Former OMBer Jeff Koch

I was awaiting the formal obituary, but… I’m heartbroken to report that Jeff Koch passed away over the weekend.

5 Things You Need to Know About Federal News From the Past Month

Changes in federal government keep coming fast. That’s why GovLoop gives you monthly recaps of federal news that may affect agency management and employment. If you’ve fallen behind, check out the previous recaps. By the time you read this, there will undoubtedly be new developments. Also, this roundup can’t include everything. The focus is on federal news mostRead… Read more »

Cultivating the Qualities to Lead

Good leadership comes from conscious cultivation of the qualities it takes to effectively connect with and inspire others.

Are Agencies Discouraging Cyber Recruits?

The answer may come from how agencies are discussing cybersecurity with potential employees. Too many agencies may present cybersecurity as a losing battle.

So You Just Became a Supervisor, Now What?

In belated honor of National Boss’s Day (which came earlier this month) here are some tips for first-time supervisors.

How to Get Non-IT Employees on Board With Modernization

One of the biggest hurdles to IT modernization is culture. Here are some practical tips from IT leaders on how to get buy-in across your agency.

How to Lead IT Modernization: Lessons from Women in Government

Women make up less than 20 percent of the IT workforce in government, but that percentage is shifting. Now, women are not just investing in technology careers, but they are taking the helm at agencies. In this interactive panel, you will hear how these pioneering IT women are leading the way in their field.

Who Will Follow Schmidt and Sholes? MOY Nominations Extended until 10/29!

Has a leader amplified your smarts and capability? Someone who grew you rather than stifled you? If so, this is your chance to help us put a spotlight on them and share their positive impact with the world.

Employees May Not Love Their Work, But They Can Still Be Engaged: 4 Categories of Work Experience

The hope is that through implementing a healthy engagement plan, even those who don’t love their job will be engaged—committed to putting forth effort to meet the company’s goals.

DorobekINSIDER – Moderators Matter, but why do conferences matter?

The following post is an excerpt from the introduction of the book I’m writing — Moderator’s Matter: How to have conference sessions that don’t suck. The book is still in the works, but I thought I would share some of the sections as they are in progress. Before detailing why moderators matter, it is importantRead… Read more »

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