Insight from the Top Federal Entrepreneurs of 2018
There is no shortage of good ideas but there is a shortage of people driven enough to execute on them.
What Public Servants Can Learn from the Royal Wedding
It is a long way from Windsor Castle to city hall. Still, public relations at any level depend on how well the individuals involved play their roles on their own respective stages.
3 Ways to Reduce IT Budgets in the Public Sector
Growing up I was told that there’s no such thing as a “free lunch.” While that may be true, it turns out that from IT’s perspective you can get a meal that’s cheap and good for you.
Will Your Website Get You Sued?
In 2017, almost 500 companies were sued in federal court for having websites that are inaccessible—i.e., not fully usable by people with disabilities. Here’s what you need to know to protect your organization.
A 3-Minute Guide to How Government Agencies Should Handle “Content Governance”
“Content governance” describes how decisions about your online content are made and implemented across your organization.
Are You Embracing the Principles of a Modern Digital Government?
Are you just starting out with digital communications, moving paper bulletins to emails? Or have you been running paperless and automated end-to-end agenda management for years?
Going Digital: How Public-Private Partnerships Can Save the Day
Governments should be looking to the private sector to help achieve their ideal digital futures. Public-private partnerships help governments get more from available resources to increase usability and flexibility online, facilitating better relationships with their citizens.
Are You a Kiss Up, Kick Down Manager?
The kiss up, kick down manager is a person who lays on the flattery to endear themselves to their superiors, yet readily intimidates and undermines their subordinates.
Why We Should Stop ‘Recognizing’ Employees and Start Appreciating Them
In many cases, recognition programs actually are backfiring and creating negative reactions among team members. In fact, the three most common reactions I receive from employees when they talk about “employee recognition” are apathy, sarcasm, and cynicism.
Communicating Appreciation Effectively When You Manage Large Groups
How do you communicate appreciation effectively when you manage large groups of employees?