5 Easy Ways to Practice Mindfulness at Work
In the midst of even the busiest days, finding time to practice mindfulness can improve productivity and focus.
Professional Development
How to Conduct Interactive Staff Trainings
Staff trainings are important ways to build skills and comradery, but some training approaches are more effective than others. Here are tips for organizing productive, interactive sessions.
Unleashing Potential: How Mentorship Can Transform Government Careers
See how mentorship drives career growth, knowledge sharing, and stronger leadership pipelines in the public sector.
Cloud Certifications: Are They Worth the Effort?
Cloud certification tests are difficult, but attaining a certification can benefit both the individual and the organization, especially in more complex cloud environments.
Get Better Public Input During Policymaking
How can we ensure that the voices of the public truly shape the policies that govern their lives? Engaging the public effectively in policymaking and planning is crucial for creating inclusive and representative policies. Fortunately, emerging digital tools enable agencies to reach a broader audience as well as gain more feedback and public engagement. DuringRead… Read more »
A “Positive” Approach to Self-Assessment
If you’re looking to build or improve your leadership or soft skills, a strengths self-assessment is a great place to start.
Jump on June’s Online Training Opportunities
From securing data to handling workplace fire drills, there’s a lot to learn in June. We’re offering free professional development throughout the month, with government and industry experts offering their insights to help empower you in your career. Check out the sessions below, and be sure to register, even if you aren’t able to makeRead… Read more »
New Approaches for Time Management
We’ve never been more distracted. Incessant notifications, emails, calls, pings, deadlines, meetings, and competing priorities make staying focused nearly impossible. Yet, as a supervisor, it’s crucial to manage these distractions while meeting team objectives. The key is to master time management. Much like our learning styles, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to managing our workloadsRead… Read more »
How to Be Productive Without Burning Out
For better or worse, output is generally considered a key indicator of productivity at work. But when all the focus goes into how much work we’re getting done, burnout is an obvious consequence. As supervisors, this can be a very difficult thing to manage. How can you lead an effective team that meets goals andRead… Read more »
Career GPS: How to Navigate Change Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Momentum)
Change is inevitable, but career derailment isn’t. This article gives government executives a toolkit for navigating transitions — whether it’s a leadership shakeup, policy shift, or that mysterious reorg nobody fully explained. Learn how to turn disruption into your next big opportunity.