Growth Is a Choice, Not a Promotion
Professional growth does not begin with a promotion. It begins with a personal commitment to learning, development and continuous improvement.
Professional Development
How to Become the Person Leaders Want to Promote
When the handholding stops, many mid‑career professionals mistake confusion for failure. Learn about the behaviors that quietly build real promotion readiness.
New: June’s Online Training Events
Staying up to date on your professional skill sets is really about making your day-to-day work easier. As technology and expectations change, learning new skills — like AI or data tools — can help you get things done faster and with less stress. Take a look at the available webinars we have on tap forRead… Read more »
How to Make Meaningful Connections at Work
Fostering connections can help you advance your career and weather tumultuous times, either through official “networking” or simply connecting in more organic ways. But the hardest part may be getting started. Read how-to advice for making meaning connections from two keynote speakers at NextGen’s recent virtual training summit.
Look Who’s Talking: Explore Our NextGen Keynote Speaker Line-Up
At the NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit, we aim to have diverse, intelligent, and experienced speakers. We’ve put together an impressive keynote speaker line-up for NextGen, and we can’t wait for you to meet them. Read on for a quick introduction of our experts, and afterwards, don’t forget to register for the event on Wednesday,Read… Read more »
Government Doesn’t Have a Training Gap. It Has a Transfer Gap.
There’s often a disconnect between the training that organizations provide and employees’ real-world application of it. Learn why that happens, and explore five strategies to close the gap.
Change Leaders: You Don’t Need to Know It All!
Effective leaders know how to navigate their teams through change, uncertainty, and new ideas, and they strike a balance between strength and humility. Read about a leader whose effectiveness suffered when he struggled with humility.
The Top 5 Challenges Government Agencies Face When Designing Workforce Training
Government workforce training is evolving, and agencies today must overcome five obstacles to designing effective training programs. Learn why slide decks and seminars are no longer enough.
It’s Time to Break Out at NextGen (Pt. II)
The NextGen Gov Training Virtual Summit on Wednesday, May 20, is rapidly approaching! We’ve added even more speakers for the second round of breakout sessions. Led by current and former govies, as well as career experts, they will share their wide swath of experience on topics ranging from becoming a better manager to overcoming imposterRead… Read more »
May We Interest You in Professional Development?
Spring is here: are you ready to blossom in your career? We’ve got a fresh line-up of free professional development this month that can help you build your skillsets and flourish in your role. From using AI in CX to creating better budgets, there’s a session for everyone. Our May schedule also includes a fan favorite, the NextGen Gov Training Virtual Summit, anRead… Read more »