Nobody Hands You the Blueprint for What’s Never Been Built
Four decades of building programs that never had a blueprint — and the harder lesson about trust that made building any of it possible.
Professional Development
The Leadership Evolution: Why “No Brilliant Jerks” and Upward Feedback Are Redefining Workplace Success
The “star performer” model sometimes comes at the cost of excusing difficult personalities. “No Brilliant Jerks” may be the solution.
You Have AI Tools. But Does Your Team Audit the Data Behind Them?
A rushed AI “analysis” exposes a gap in data literacy and human judgment. Read what leaders can do that goes beyond simply learning how to use AI tools.
The Most Important Skillset We Almost Never Talk About
Followership is much more than passive obedience, and it deserves our attention as a skillset to foster and develop. Here’s how to find the follower’s path.
How to Drive Solutions, Not Just Identify Problems
To grow in their careers, leaders must highlight solutions, not simply identify problems, when communicating with their own superiors. Learn three tips for such solution-focused engagement.
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.
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 »