Leading Through the Winds of Change
The desire or ability to embrace change is a skill that needs to be learned and nurtured.
Workplace Discrimination Based on What We Wear
It’s important to know your rights and be able to advocate for yourself if a discriminatory incident does occur.
Is Culture Change Really the Answer?
Many times we default to a need for “culture change” when we are faced with a far-reaching organizational challenge, but it may not be the answer to all of our problems.
4 Tips to Maintain Focus at Work When Life is Happening
Four tips to help you remain focused at work when you have something else in your life competing for your attention.
Secrets to Getting Off the GAO High-Risk List
There are jokes that getting put on GAO’s high risk list is like the 1977 Eagles’ hit, “Hotel California,” where “you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.” But in fact, over one-third of agency programs on the list have gotten off. What’s the secret?
Taxes in Retirement: Planning for Your Future
Have you ever stopped and considered how your marginal tax rate in retirement may be affected by your annuity?
A Modern Approach to Improving Budgeting Efficiencies for Government Organizations
You are closer to a modern budgeting system than you might think.
Is a “Standing” Meeting the Key to Team Creativity?
The next time you’re tasked with coordinating a team meeting to come up with the next big creative innovative idea for your agency, remove all of the chairs from the room.
9 Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer Fridays
If you have Summer Fridays on your calendar, what can you do to make the most of these special days?
The Secret to Communicating With Employees: Start a Dialogue
Don’t think of internal communication as “I need to tell you what’s going on” or “You need to provide feedback via this survey.” If you really want to communicate with employees, it must be a dialogue.