Why Government Is Best Positioned to Lead Humanity-Centered Approaches
“Humanity-centered design” goes beyond “human-centered design” to look at the bigger picture surrounding applications. Here’s how that can change your approach.
The Top 4 Trends Shaping Public-Sector Recruitment
In 15 years or less, the US will be facing severe labor shortages. The public sector needs to prepare. Here are four trends to consider.
Fostering Inclusive Leadership in Federal Technology Initiatives
Diversity and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords — they’re critical for success. Here are some tips for fostering inclusive leadership.
The Case for Centralizing Cybersecurity in Local Government
Cyberattacks should serve as a wake-up call, but organizations don’t always act. Here’s the case for centralized cybersecurity.
Life as an “Acting” Leader: Managing Stopgap Leadership Change
Stopgap staffing is by definition done so quickly that there often is little attention given to its organizational impacts — and there are many.
(Re)Building Trust: Coming Back From a PR Crisis
When public-sector leaders make mistakes that erode constituent trust, they must own up to their errors and begin the slow process of rebuilding the public’s faith in government.
The State of (Public-Sector) UX
The need for public-sector user experience (UX) professionals is continuing to grow. Here’s why the government UX field is thriving, while the private sector is trending downward.
Skills Development: By Proxy or By Design?
When taking on a new position, remember that the training you need for that job may not be the same training you need to meet your other professional goals.
The Relationship Between a Supervisor and Staff
The relationship between supervisors and their staff is critical, and each party has responsibility to help foster mutual respect, high productivity and enterprise success. Here’s what that involves.
We Can Do Both: Military Spouses & Careers
Military spouses suffer from the assumption that their careers are secondary to their partner’s military obligations. But they can forge valuable careers, especially in government.