Organizations should welcome and accept people with disabilities; superficial acceptance, known as virtue signaling, is not only unfortunate — it’s harmful. Learn why, and what true acceptance of people with disabilities looks like.
Mission statements should be written with care, not on an ad hoc basis. A Featured Contributor explains how to develop and implement a mission statement that matters.
Modern government leaders face an increasingly complex operating environment that requires balancing strategy, workforce engagement, risk oversight, and innovation. High-performing executives often structure their week using a leadership operating system that ensures time is intentionally allocated across these critical priorities. By creating a disciplined leadership rhythm, public-sector leaders can strengthen organizational performance and sustain mission… Read more »
Each government agency needs its own mission statement — to help guide the agency’s direction, motivate employees, and encourage critical thinking. Learn more about the critical importance of effective mission statements.
A parking spot, extra cash, and bragging rights. To leadership, it was the perfect incentive. To the team, it was just more work. Here’s what happens when leaders assume everyone wants what they want.
If you work in government, you know how important it is to keep growing — not just for your career, but for the communities you serve. That’s exactly why the NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit was created: to bring together driven, mission‑minded public servants who want to learn, connect, and take the next step inRead… Read more »
It is important to thank staff publicly, including at major office events, but leaders often fail to appreciate staff in such an obvious way. This article explores the problem.
Thanking staff is a simple yet critical way to improve morale and boost productivity. Here are tips on appreciating employees, even when time and budget are tight.
State and local governments encounter unique challenges when implementing AI technology. Practical, mission-related workforce development efforts can have an outsized impact in addressing these obstacles.
Ever wondered why your leadership “reflection” doesn’t always match your intentions? This quick read breaks down the blind spots we all have and how to finally see yourself clearly.