Courtney Belme

Courtney Belme wrote a new post, Three Reasons to Attend the Granicus National Summit, on the site GovLoop 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Every spring, Granicus brings together public-sector employees in Washington, D.C. for the Granicus National Summit. Last year, more than 500 government employees from over 35 federal, state and local […]
Courtney Belme wrote a new post, Tips for Turning Data Into Insights, on the site GovLoop 11 months, 3 weeks ago

This blog post is an excerpt from GovLoop’s recent guide “Analytics in Action: How Government Tackles Critical Issues With Data.” In this guide, we share firsthand accounts from government employees at all l […]
Courtney Belme wrote a new post, Top 10 Millennial Posts, on the site GovLoop 1 year ago

Just like you, we over here at First 5 are millennials trying to navigate the ups and downs of professional life. This week we have hit an important milestone in that journey and are celebrating First 5’s 100th p […]
Courtney Belme wrote a new post, What Went Down at NextGen 2017, on the site GovLoop 1 year, 1 month ago

This year’s Next Generation of Government Training Summit was jam packed with inspiring keynotes, awesome breakout sessions, and endless networking. Over 600 govies from across the nation came together to learn h […]
Courtney Belme wrote a new post, How to Leverage Endpoint Security to Keep Your Network Safe, on the site GovLoop 1 year, 1 month ago

Connectivity is on the rise. By 2020, there will be more than 25 billion connected devices on the internet. However, this also means that these 25 billion devices must be secured to reduce endpoint vulnerability. […]
Courtney Belme wrote a new post, Millennial Spotlight: Making an Impact in State Government, on the site GovLoop 1 year, 1 month ago

As of April 2017, there are nearly 20 million state and local government employees in the United States. While each of these govies is making a unique impact on state and local government, it’s easy to get lost i […]
Courtney Belme wrote a new post, How to Leverage Mindfulness in Your Career, on the site GovLoop 1 year, 1 month ago

We live in a constantly on the go society. For better or for worse, this mentality often carries over to how we approach tasks in the workplace. Three memos, five meetings and a working lunch with your boss all in […]
Courtney Belme wrote a new post, Meet the Govie Increasing Access to Public Housing, on the site GovLoop 1 year, 1 month ago

Access to low-income housing across the United States has decreased significantly in recent years. More and more affordable units are becoming uninhabitable because of neglect and aging, with little infrastructure […]
Courtney Belme wrote a new post, Build Trust by Changing Your Conversations, on the site GovLoop 1 year, 1 month ago

Human beings are designed to connect with each other. However, sometimes this can be a challenge to do in the workplace, especially in the public-sector. While some government work environments foster innovation […]
Courtney Belme wrote a new post, What We Can Learn from the History of Public Service, on the site GovLoop 1 year, 1 month ago

As a government employee, you have probably felt uncertain and a little anxious about what the future holds for the public-sector. It may seem like we are living and working in a time of unprecedented change. […]
Courtney Belme wrote a new post, Maintaining Mission Focus in the Era of Process and Lattes, on the site GovLoop 1 year, 1 month ago

If you are a public servant, it is very likely that you did not choose your career path for fame or fortune. Instead, you are most likely driven by your agency’s mission and your dedication to serving the p […]
Courtney Belme wrote a new post, Revolutionizing the Government Customer Experience, on the site GovLoop 1 year, 1 month ago

As consumers, the customer experience (CX) can make or break our view of an organization. Citizens want to engage and access services at a time that is convenient for them and in a manner that fits their […]
Courtney Belme wrote a new post, How to Give Recognition to Government Employees, on the site GovLoop 1 year, 1 month ago

According to the results from the Office of Personnel Management’s 2016 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey, federal employees overwhelmingly feel like their work as government employees is not being recognized or a […]
Courtney Belme wrote a new post, How to Boost Your Security Capabilities, on the site GovLoop 1 year, 1 month ago

Cyber criminals are becoming increasingly capable, making them more dangerous to government agencies. This constant threat of attackers weakens government’s cyber posture and exhausts resources and time. To c […]
Courtney Belme wrote a new post, Meet GovLoop’s New Featured Bloggers!, on the site GovLoop 1 year, 2 months ago

Last month, we put out a call for our thirteenth round of GovLoop Featured Bloggers – and you responded with amazing enthusiasm. Dozens of people from all walks of government and industry life sent in great i […]
Courtney Belme wrote a new post, Quotes for When You Need Some Inspiration, on the site GovLoop 1 year, 2 months ago

The hot summer months can drag on at times, making it difficult to stay on task in the office. Focusing on budget reports and communications strategies can be challenging when the weather is nice and the pool is […]
- Judy Fearnside replied 1 year, 1 month ago
  
  “There are many ways of moving forward, but only one way of standing still.” FDR
- Barbara yessel replied 1 year, 1 month ago
  
  “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” Winston Churchill
- Allen Sheaprd replied 1 year, 1 month ago
  
  Fear is believing that what you can not see, nor touch nor change will happen
  Faith is believing that what you can not see, nor touch nor change will happen
Courtney Belme wrote a new post, Your Ultimate Guide to TED Talks for Govies, on the site GovLoop 1 year, 2 months ago

Some ideas are worth spreading—this is the idea behind TED, a global community that spreads knowledge through short but powerful talks. TED talks are a great way to learn a lot about a topic in a short period of t […]
- Tim Nolan replied 1 year, 2 months ago
  
  Fantastic list. Here are a few more that I share on a regular basis:
  
  TED Talks:
  • How great leaders inspire action – Simon Sinek (18’)
  • The puzzle of motivation – Dan Pink (19’)
  • Cultivating Collaboration: Don’t be so defensive! – Jim Tamm (15’)
  
  Good talks (not TED):
  • Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us – Dan Pink (11’)
  • Greatness – David Marquet (10’)
- Andrew K Kirk replied 1 year, 1 month ago
  
  Great list, thanks for sharing!
Courtney Belme wrote a new post, 5 Novels to Boost Your Leadership Skills, on the site GovLoop 1 year, 2 months ago

If you’re like me, summer weekends are best spent lounging by the pool with a good book. While I enjoy getting lost in a novel, sometimes I feel like I should be doing less pleasure reading and more professional d […]
Courtney Belme wrote a new post, 4 Threats to Your Agency’s Cyber Posture, on the site GovLoop 1 year, 2 months ago

If you work at a government IT office, securing your agency’s data has most likely been at the forefront of your agenda recently. From the OPM data breach to high profile insider threats, government agencies are i […]
Courtney Belme wrote a new post, Returnships: Your Path Back into the Workforce, on the site GovLoop 1 year, 2 months ago

Returning back to the workforce after an extended period of leave is not easy. Whether you took time off to care for a child, an aging parent, or for any another reason, many of us don’t have the luxury of h […]
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