Communicating With Confidence
During the Supervisors Community of Practice session on Nov. 17, an expert shared advice on relaying messages with confidence and authority.
Professional Development
Strive to Make Organizational Restructuring as Painless as Possible
As ‘Govies’ we’ve all lived through it. The dreaded organizational restructure. Change is painful, but organizational restructures can create a whole new kind of ‘pain’. The unknowns, the rumors, the impacts, and the stress are sometimes off the charts. Having been intimately involved on multiple restructuring efforts, I hope that some of these insights canRead… Read more »
Saying “No” to Reclaim and Protect Your Boundaries
It’s important to set boundaries — learn to say “no” — to protect your mental and emotional health. Here are tips on knowing what boundaries are appropriate, how to speak confidently and how to offer alternative options.
The Modern Workplace
Why aren’t more government employees working remotely?
November Online Training Opportunities
The leaves are falling, but what’s not dropping is our level of commitment to your professional development! We’ve got an amazing line-up of free online training sessions in November, with topics designed to help you communicate more clearly, take advantage of AI, and get curious about quantum computing. Take a look at the sessions below,Read… Read more »
The Do’s and Don’ts of Delegation
Spooky season is officially here, but is there anything scarier than delegating tasks across your team? If you find delegation downright daunting, now’s the time to come out from hiding behind the desk and learn how to master this critical management skill. During our recent Supervisors Community of Practice virtual networking discussion, Sharon Swabb, CareerRead… Read more »
The Future of AI and CX
AI has impacted almost every facet of government services, with customer experience being no exception. In fact, agencies now have a prime opportunity to elevate CX. So, what does an AI-powered CX strategy look like? During the latest CX Community of Practice, Angy Peterson, Vice President of the Granicus Experience Group, offered insights into theRead… Read more »
Communities of Practice: An Amazing Tool for Your Toolbox
A community of practice is where we go to continuously improve. It is where we can make our products and services even better than they were before for all of our customers.
October’s Online Training Lineup
The temperatures may be cooling down, but the opportunity to learn new skills is heating up with October’s online training line-up. From agentic AI to the do’s and don’ts of delegation, there’s something for everyone. We’ve also got the NextGen Government Virtual Training Summit that you won’t want to miss – it’s a full dayRead… Read more »
Tips for Effective 1:1 Meetings
As a supervisor, one-on-one meetings are one of the most powerful tools in your toolbox. Yet, managers and direct reports alike tend to dread them. Why is this? When did one-on-ones get such a bad reputation? It’s time for a reset on these meetings. Below are a few key takeaways and the recording with JeanineRead… Read more »