It May Be Time for a Team Tune-Up
Even the most high-performing teams can benefit from an occasional “tune-up” to ensure continued collaboration, communication and skill-building.
Professional Development
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.
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.
Breaking Free: Is Your Career Coiled in a Small Tank?
In a thought-provoking speech, a motivational speaker and former Miss USA used a metaphor of a snake’s growth being limited by its small tank to illustrate how environments can hinder personal and professional growth. Here are telltale signs that you are thriving in your professional “tank,” or that it’s time for an upgrade.
Keys to Standing Apart from the Crowd in Government: A Leadership Perspective
As you advance your career in government, standing out is more than just a goal — it’s a necessity. Whether you’re leading a small team or steering an entire department, how you differentiate yourself can make all the difference.
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 »
Say What? How to Be an Active Listener
Leaders don’t just hear — they listen…actively.