Public Servants Can Be Innovative Too!
We are experiencing a shift of thinking and how we do business in government. Public servants are intrapreneurs rather than “lazy” government workers.
2018 Digital Trends Impacting Government
Technology is constantly changing as new tools are developed and old tools are modified or repurposed, and these commercial innovations are having a growing impact on how we govern.
Subject of Office Gossip?
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me. Is that true? Words can be hurtful.
Recent Successes Inspire Our Way Forward
As the end of the year approaches, I’m full of pride looking back on the accomplishments of the Office of Information Technology Category (ITC) in 2017.
Which Management Initiatives Had the Biggest Impact Over the Past 20 Years?
A new survey identifies four sets of management initiatives that have had the greatest impact on government management efforts over the past twenty years.
What’s the Influence of Social Media on Your Work?
How you can use social media to increase your brand at work.
5 Things You Need to Know About Federal News From the Past Month
Changes in federal government keep coming fast. That’s why GovLoop gives you these monthly recaps of federal news that may affect agency management and employment.
The Evolution of Performance Management in Government
Policymakers wanting to improve their government’s performance are often presented with a rich menu of choices by their advisers. They are told that they could choose from several options: Budgeting Reforms, Performance Budgeting, Outcome Budgeting, Performance Agreement, Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), ISO 9000, Lean Sigma and so on. Alas, as we shall see,… Read more »
Achieving Equity in the Workplace
Many times, we believe that being fair and treating others equally is being a good leader. The truth is, that approach is not enough, and we can do better to achieve equity.
How You Can Develop Strategic Foresight and Leadership
Every generation portrays itself as living in ‘extraordinary times’ marked by dangers and opportunities. It goes without saying that certain leadership qualities may be more effective than others during such times.