“I Don’t Need a Mic” (Hint: Yes, You Do)

Public speakers may be tempted to forego using microphones, but they shouldn’t: Millions of people need that audio assist. Without it, a speaker’s message may be lost.

Caution, Change Leaders! Beware of Catch Phrases

What’s consistently proven to be untrue? That to create change in an organization, leaders must “get buy-in” and “overcome resistance” in order to “drive adoption.”

The Best Government Conferences of 2024

We’ve compiled a list of 2024 trainings, symposia, summits, forums, expos, seminars, workshops, conventions and conferences to help grow your career — whether you work in federal, state or local government.

The PRICE Act — A New Mandate to Innovate Acquisition Processes

A recently enacted law, the PRICE Act, is making it easier for federal, state and local government acquisition teams to find innovative ways to address their procurement needs. Central to the effort is the Department of Homeland Security’s Procurement Information Lab.

Unleash Policy Success & Craft Effective and Implementable Policies

Putting policy analysis into your policymaking empowers you. You are better able to make well-informed, evidence-based decisions, and enhances the likelihood of achieving desired policy outcomes.

Trust Is a Key Theme for Government in 2024

From learning to trust how artificial intelligence (AI) will handle data and provide insights to implementing zero-trust architectures for cybersecurity to building citizen trust with better customer service, agencies are more focused than ever on delivering trust as part of their services.

Raleigh Modernizes Local Government With Geospatial Technology

Mapping and data analysis help Raleigh, NC, respond to emergencies and plan for the future. Learn how geographic information systems can improve city services.

Negotiation Styles Used in Max Series, “Succession”

Understanding different negotiation styles can help you have effective goal-setting and other conversations with leadership…and the TV show “Succession” offers some examples.