Contacting Your Former Colleague Who Was Bullied
Supporting former colleagues who were bullied in the workplace may be difficult, but it’s important. Read on for tips on overcoming the awkwardness.
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Being Truly Welcoming to People With Disabilities
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.
The Leadership Operating System: How Modern Government Leaders Structure Their Week
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 »
How to Write and Implement Workplace Mission Statements
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.
Overview of Workplace Mission Statements
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.
When Incentives Sound Good in Theory but Flop in Reality
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.
Lead, Learn, and Connect at NextGen 2026!
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 »
How to Thank Staff at Major Office Events
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: Tips for Appreciating Employees
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.
Closing the AI Skills Gap in Government: A Practical Path for State and Local Workforce
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.