4 Steps to Deepen Your Leadership Bench
We need to focus not only on the development of current government leaders—but those who are coming up in the ranks.
Tips for When You Don’t Always Have a Desk
Hoteling, a practice that has grown as corporate and governmental budgets have shrunk, is the practice of eliminating designated office space for touchdown spaces, shared offices not assigned to any one employee to save money and energy. Here are some tips and advice if you find yourself sharing space with a stranger or having to… Read more »
TSP Talk Weekly Wrap Up
Stocks were up at Monday’s open but were unable to produce any further upside intraday. That gap produced was filled Tuesday wiping out most of the gains from Monday. Stocks opened down Wednesday but, with the help of crude oil, closed well off the lows to produce slight gains on the day. This upward actionRead… Read more »
The Times, They are a Changing
Constantly changing just for the sake of change doesn’t make sense. If something works well then there is no need to change, is there? So, how do you determine the difference between what works well and what needs to change? In business, understanding change can be the difference between survival and extinction.
Why Building a Winning Talent Pool isn’t a “Slow Cooker” Process
Such demands can drain time and resources. But they don’t have to – not when you deploy talent management analytics solutions as part of your plan. Analytics tools enable you to maximize the value of all of the informational “treasures” residing within your pool’s data, such as names, personal interests, employment history, professional accomplishments/goals, contact… Read more »
Why You Should and Shouldn’t Care About the GovTech 100
It’s no secret that civic tech has often been overlooked by the mainstream dotcom circles. But, the tide is changing. New, innovative startups are propping up at a rapid pace.
Government Reorganization 2016: No Magic Wand
Bipartisan legislation was introduced last year to create a board that would make recommendations to “transform” government. With public trust in government at an all-time low, is there an appetite to act?
A Look at Peer-Review Panels for Grants
Ever wonder how government and foundations choose who gets funded? Take a quick look at the peer-review process.
Serendipity and Success
Remember the people you meet throughout your career. There will be people who are amazing influences on your life beyond helping you in your career.
A More Perfect Union: PowerPoints and Training Materials
Good news: you do not have to be a full-time professional trainer to produce PowerPoints and training materials that coordinate well with one another. Here are a few tips that will help.