Getting Outside the Government Insider’s Fight for Data
In the uphill struggle for more data-driven governance, the insider’s best resource might just be experience, expertise and methods that have been developed outside of government.
How to Work with Introverts and Extroverts
Through my own experience and study of psychology I regard each major personality type by how the individual recharges their battery. The extroverted charge up by being around people and activity and the more introverted prefer solitude and quiet
Defining Democracy in the Public Workspace and Leading Change
As public administrators, we must work to remove artificial roadblocks, work cooperatively for the good of the citizens we serve and come together in the pursuit of common goals. It also helps to have passion, be champions for change, seek bottom-up solutions and provide concrete objectives and actions.
Identifying Great Leaders: Inspiration and Impact
When asked who we consider a great leader, many of us will name someone famous who has inspired millions. However, many will also name those closest to them who have invested in their career and cared about them.
Data Alone Is Not Enough: 4 Challenges Which Exist for Leveraging Data for Better Policy Making
Four key lessons based on conversations with chief data officers across varying levels of government.
How the Open Data Movement Can Realize Its Potential
Open data will never be as pervasive or transformational without addressing the core obstacles that agencies face in sharing data.
Dear U.S. Taxpayer: A How-To on Collaboration
As a govie, I often find myself framing things as a letter in my mind that starts with “Dear U.S. Taxpayer.”It’s a great way to remind myself that what I’m working on is connected to something larger.
Want to Increase Your Team’s Efficiency? Think Like an Engineer
The tech community has proven to be fast, agile and efficient. And because the majority of the tech industry is fueled by engineers, there may be something government can learn from them.
An Alternative to Worrying
As leaders moving through tumultuous or challenging times, our instinct is to reassure staff who are worried about uncertainty and potential problems that lie ahead. Although our intentions are good and our inclination is to help, we often want to come to the rescue. An alternative to being a fixer is to simply help our… Read more »
Networking: 8 Ways to Start a Conversation
British poet, David Whyte, once noted, “A real conversation always contains an invitation. You are inviting another person to reveal herself or himself to you, to tell you who they are or what they want.”