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.

5 Steps To Proactively Engage Your Security Team On Projects

Suggestions on how to improve the interaction between project management and security teams.

10 Lies My Federal Government Managers Have Told Me

I have an open door policy When I come into your office, you are totally distracted. You check your cell phone and constantly look at your computer. Some days your door is completed shut and we never see your face. Your participation is voluntary These are code words for mandatory participation and everyone in theRead… Read more »

Inclusion Quotient

What is your inclusion quotient? The term is fefined by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) as intentional, deliberate and proactive acts that increase work group intelligence by ensuring people feel they “belong” and are “uniquely” valued. If we followed the lead of the Chief Human Capital Officer of the federal government, we would notRead… Read more »

Leading a Stronger Team

Managers need to demonstrate experience, confidence, and leadership ability at all times. Just like team players need strong coaching, employees need strong leadership to continue improving.