Bring NextGen to Your Agency

We’re blogging from the Next Generation of Government Training Summit. Follow along @NextGenGov and read more blog posts here. So, you’re at NextGen. Maybe it’s your first time — or maybe you’ve been here before. And you’ve heard lots of great information. You’re re-energized and ready to get back into the office Monday morning andRead… Read more »

Network with a Purpose — And It Will Be Less Awkward!

We’re blogging from the Next Generation of Government Training Summit. Follow along @NextGenGov and read more blog posts here. “How do you feel about networking?” That question was met with mixed results as the afternoon breakout session — Purposeful Networking — began. The session was hosted by David Uejio, Lead for Talent Acquisition at theRead… Read more »

Avoiding the Awkward Pause

We’re blogging from the Next Generation of Government Training Summit. Follow along @NextGenGov and read more blog posts here. Networking From the Light Side of the Force Create a Different Paradigm for Networking Lots of people are hesitant about networking and associate it with stress, being too transactional. However, networking can be enjoyable, read belowRead… Read more »

The Next BIG Thing: Business School and Government

It’s that time of year again! The next two days we’ll be blogging from GovLoop and YGL’s Next Generation of Government Training Summit. Follow along @NextGenGov and read more blog posts here. Why can’t our government be more like Silicon Valley? With all the innovation and technological progress the private sector creates many of usRead… Read more »

Top Graduate Programs to Excel in the Public Sector

Climbing the ladder in today’s job market almost always requires a Master’s degree. The public sector is run by individuals who have some sort of an M or P behind their name. Whether it is an MD, MPH, MPA or Ph.D, going back to school can expand your role and increase your contribution within theRead… Read more »

Leverage Scarcity for Success

Several years ago I met an extraordinary gentleman during a seminar I was presenting in Columbus, Ohio. We continue to be friends to this day. But equally as important, he has become a much respected colleague. Brian Ahearn is a certified trainer for the Principles of Persuasion by Dr. Robert Cialdini. The basis for theRead… Read more »

Beat Your Secret Confidence Killer

It’s that time of year again! The next two days we’ll be blogging from GovLoop and YGL’s Next Generation of Government Training Summit. Follow along @NextGenGov and read more blog posts here. Kiyona Miah, Program Analyst at the U.S. Census Bureau, has a secret confidence killer. Kiyona struggles with public speaking and private speaking…well allRead… Read more »

Federal Service: A Mission for the Next Generation

We’re blogging from the Next Generation of Government Training Summit. Follow along @NextGenGov and read more blog posts here. How can the Federal government hire, develop, and retain a robust and talented workforce in the 21st century? Katherine Archuleta, Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), thinks about this question every day. During herRead… Read more »

Top 7 Email Metrics You Should Be Measuring

Most government organizations don’t need to be convinced of the importance of email and its impact in reaching key audiences and getting people to take action. However, not every organization knows how to best measure the results of its outreach or even what metrics are available. Although every organization’s goals and content are unique, thereRead… Read more »

How to Communicate 101

It’s that time of year again! The next two days we’ll be blogging from GovLoop and YGL’s Next Generation of Government Training Summit. Follow along @NextGenGov and read more blog posts here. Mail, Memos, Meetings and Memes – Communicate All The Ways Speakers Michael Lawyer, Special Assistant to the Chief Human Capital Officer at DepartmentRead… Read more »