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.
Prioritizing Local Government Communications in a New Funding Landscape
Local government communications are more important than ever — keeping communities informed, engaged, and confident in their leaders.
Operational Excellence in Government: Moving From Program Success to System Reliability
Modernization initiatives often suceed yet struggle with enterprise reliability. A reliability focus converts episodic innovation into sustained performance.
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.
The Oversight Paradox: How Expanding Compliance Is Driving Governance Innovation
As compliance mandates expand, public-sector leaders must resolve a paradox: that compliance maturity outpaces governance effectiveness.
Do You Know What Makes a Good Question?
Writing questions is more difficult than you may think. They carry context, tone (if spoken), assumptions, and bias — but they’re also a critical way of gathering feedback. Let’s discuss several ways that questions make assumptions and how to avoid those suppositions when asking for input.
Why Social Media Breaks Down When AI Becomes the Reader
Social media platforms are increasingly being treated as authoritative inputs by artificial intelligence systems. But they were never designed for that role.
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.
The Alignment Dividend: Why Mission Clarity Is Becoming Government’s Competitive Advantage
Mission alignment is emerging as a decisive leadership capability that strengthens organizational performance and resilience.
The Mirror Principle: Why Self‑Awareness Requires Other People
Ever wondered why your leadership “reflection” doesn’t always match your intentions? This quick read breaks down the blind spots we all have and how to finally see yourself clearly.