What Your Intentions Can Do for You
Good intentions can be helpful, but only if we follow through with them. Here is substantive advice on how to focus your personal and professional development based on what you intend.
Professional Development
Building a Stellar Resume for Public-Sector Employment
An expertly crafted resume is the key to unlocking the doors of public sector employment. Here are some of the fine points to producing a superior resume.
How to Manage Low Performers
This New Supervisors in Government Community of Practice recap shares how to deal with low-performing employees.
May Online Training Opportunities
Here is a comprehensive listing of May’s professional development opportunities from GovLoop.
The Powerful Role of Ongoing Feedback in Fed Gov Workplaces
Regularly scheduled dialogues between staff and supervisors can foster a culture of open communication, professional growth, and high morale and engagement.
Learning and Developing on a Shoestring Budget
Mentoring is a way to experience, learn and develop relevant skills when budget cuts hamper other training opportunities.
Embracing Openness
It can be difficult to uphold organizational values in times of difficulty. But leaning into that vulnerability can improve your connection with colleagues.
Talent in the Midst — A Reminder of How Invaluable Gen Xers Are to the Workforce
Gen Xers have at their core a remarkable resilience. Having come of age during times of economic uncertainty, political upheaval, and rapid technological advancements armed them with the skills to adapt and thrive.
Professional Development in the Age of CMMC: Preparing Your Workforce
A new federal requirement, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), aims to protect sensitive data across and beyond the defense supply chain. Learn how to establish effective training programs, so your workforce can comply with critical CMMC standards.
The Joys (and Pains?) of Supervising Your Once-Upon-a-Time Peers
It’s challenging to transition from being a peer to supervising your former peers. Here are practical insights to make the change easier.