FY 2017 Budget Takes Evidence Agenda to Scale
President Obama’s final budget puts a stake in the ground for his long-running agenda to inject the use of data and evidence into budget, policy, and operational decisions.
Social Media Action Plans: Where There’s a Plan, There’s a Way
Social media can’t happen in a vacuum. We are way past that phase. Bake it into your everyday work, and plan accordingly. Where there’s a plan, there’s a way.
How to Tell a Story with Analytics
You might not think of data as raw material for storytelling, but remember, those metrics aren’t just numbers — they represent information about your customers. If you can figure out your customers’ stories, you’ll learn what you need to know to provide them with the best overall experience.
Homepage Real Estate; or, Battle of the Bulletin Board
Four rules of engagement for homepages.
3 Ways to Develop Millennials into the Next Generation of Government Leaders
Faced with tight budgets and competition from the lucrative and perk-heavy private sector, government leaders are seeking new ways to engage with the mobile and social generation that is Millennials. Government agencies should explore three key strategies for attracting, retaining and developing the next generation of government talent.
Work-Life Effectiveness for Engaged Leaders
Work-life effectiveness means something different to each individual. Define what it means to you.
Why Gratitude and Generosity Matter for Your Personal Brand
Being noticed and remembered is essential to building your personal brand. A lack of gratitude and generosity can also make you memorable—but for all the wrong reasons.
The Top Dos and Don’ts of LinkedIn
Since you never get a second chance to make a first impression, here are some dos and don’ts to help you optimize your LinkedIn presence.
Changes Are on the Horizon
How can you improve your ability to handle upcoming changes at work?
The Data Scientist Skill Shortage in Government: Part II
There are data science graduate degree programs popping up all over the country, but relatively few that are focusing on the problems of the public sector.