Mindfulness: How to Let Go (Even for a Little While)
Doing absolutely nothing — just being present in the moment and practicing mindfulness — can be good for you.
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5 In-Demand Skills for Modern Government Workers
Modern government employees need five in-demand skills to stay relevant, said a government workforce expert at the October 2024 NextGen professional development virtual summit. Here’s what they are and why they matter.
The Power of Community
No one is an island. Here are tips for gaining strength through the power of community, professional development, and belonging.
5 Tips to Make Training Work for You
Making an investment in professional development training is a smart career choice, but as with any investment, you need to do your research and follow through to ensure your time and money are well spent.
Leadership Excellence: A Guide for New Government Supervisors
Becoming a successful government supervisor involves blending technical skills with strong leadership qualities, fostering innovation, building supportive networks, and continuously developing oneself through mentorship, training, and leveraging technologies such as AI to drive team performance and public service excellence.
How to Build Mission-Capable Security Talent
To navigate today’s cybersecurity environment, federal agencies must build a pipeline of security talent. But that’s a challenge. There are several ways to address the talent shortage. Here are some suggestions.
Virtual Reality as a Key Tool for “Soft Skill” Training
While virtual and augmented reality continue to evolve and provide valuable training for soldiers dealing with complex machinery and dangerous situations, VR is also proving to be a valuable tool for various training programs across government.
Cybersecurity = National Security and It’s Everyone’s Responsibility
We’re all cyber warriors who impact national security. Here’s how to protect yourself and your organization from cyberattacks.
Building a Data-Driven Culture in Government
Data is central to countless government modernization initiatives, whether it be the comprehensive overhaul of new agency data governance, feeding public-facing dashboards, or the training of an AI model. But nearly as important as data itself is the culture that surrounds it. That’s why it’s imperative for all government teams — not just IT teams… Read more »
Fall Into Free Professional Development
It’s September, which means it’s time to grab your pumpkin spice latte and fall into our free professional development line-up! From learning about low code to managing your manager and even retooling your resume, we’ve got the newest topics you need to know about. Check out our schedule below and be sure to sign up,Read… Read more »