Courtney Carmichael

Courtney Carmichael wrote a new post, 5 NextGen Quotes to Keep You Inspired, on the site GovLoop 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Are you still reeling from the excitement of the Next Generation of Government Training Summit or need some motivation to get you through the day? Here are five inspirational quotes from NextGen presenters to […]
Courtney Carmichael wrote a new post, Meet the Govie Who’s Protecting Our Healthcare System, on the site GovLoop 1 month, 4 weeks ago

The U.S. healthcare system has recently been on the receiving end of several cyberattacks, impacting providers across the country. The ultimate question, then, is how can we use cybersecurity to stop threats […]
Courtney Carmichael wrote a new post, 5 Ways to Incorporate What You Learned at a Training in Your Office, on the site GovLoop 2 months ago

Have you attended a conference or participated in a training session lately? Do you need tips on how to get the ball rolling back at your office?

Sometimes coming up with an action plan to share with your […]
- Nya Jackson replied 1 month, 3 weeks ago
  
  Good tips, especially if you take action 1-2 weeks after attending a training while you’re still excited and the knowledge is fresh.
Courtney Carmichael wrote a new post, 5 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Conference, on the site GovLoop 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Once you’ve landed the training money to attend a conference your excitement and anticipation might be through the roof. However, the reality of attending a conference can sometimes be overwhelming. Meeting new p […]
Courtney Carmichael commented on the post, Threat Detection: Why It’s So Critical to the Public Sector, on the site GovLoop 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Great insight Catherine! The Defect function definitely seems important!
Courtney Carmichael commented on the post, More than IoT: How to Build a Smart City, on the site GovLoop 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Great post Hannah! I’ve been reading a lot about smart cities lately, glad to see that ACES’s are popping up in more places!
Courtney Carmichael commented on the post, The Value of Cybersecurity Standards at All Levels of Government, on the site GovLoop 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Great insight Mark! I definitely wasn’t up to date on Federal cybersecurity standards, but this piece with redhat helped a lot!
Courtney Carmichael wrote a new post, 10 Tips to Increase Your Resilience, on the site GovLoop 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Resiliency is certainly a high demand skill and a useful trait for navigating life, but what makes us resilient? How can we overcome challenges and accept the things we cannot change?

In a recent online […]
Courtney Carmichael wrote a new post, Meet the Govie Who’s Helping Children with Developmental Disabilities, on the site GovLoop 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Developmental disabilities are not always easy to identify early in a child’s life. In fact, the definitions for some disabilities have drastically changed over time.

How can we track children with d […]
Courtney Carmichael wrote a new post, Meet the Govie Who’s Providing Electricity to Countries in Need, on the site GovLoop 3 months ago

In many places, having access to basic resources like electricity is considered a luxury. Currently, two out of three people in sub-Saharan Africa do not have access to electricity. This factor has contributed to […]
- Blake Martin replied 2 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  Congrats to Andrew and the team! Their dedication to such an impactful mission has helped so many.
Courtney Carmichael wrote a new post, USDA’s New Employee-Led Program Sets the Tone for Improving CX, on the site GovLoop 3 months, 1 week ago

The Partnership for Public Service held its second “Transforming Customer Experience in Government” summit on Thursday to discuss the major strides and challenges that agencies are facing with customer exp […]
- Tanya replied 3 months ago
  
  This is news to us out here in the field at USDA. A follow-up article with specifics would be appreciated. Thanks!
- Blake Martin replied 2 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  Sounds like an exciting and crucial program for USDA!
Courtney Carmichael wrote a new post, 5 Questions to Ask to Get Ahead in Your Career, on the site GovLoop 3 months, 1 week ago

So, you’ve been at your job for a while and are looking to advance your career, but you aren’t sure of which steps to take next. Taking a leap to go for the next big promotion can be scary, but with the right pla […]
Courtney Carmichael wrote a new post, Meet the Govie Who’s Making Our Airways Safer, on the site GovLoop 3 months, 1 week ago

By the year 2022, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) estimates that nearly 500,000 drones will be flying commercially over the airways. These drones will deliver packages, track storms, assist in rescue […]
Courtney Carmichael wrote a new post, 5 Steps to Get the Most Out of Your StrengthsFinder Results, on the site GovLoop 3 months, 3 weeks ago

StrengthsFinder is a great assessment tool to take if you’re looking to figure out which five strengths you have that are most prominent in your everyday navigation of the world. It’s also a fun way to learn mor […]
Courtney Carmichael wrote a new post, Meet the Govie Who’s Keeping Our Environment Safe, on the site GovLoop 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Some of the most horrific disasters can happen in the name of good intentions. Storing and collecting natural resources sounds harmless enough, but what happens when things go wrong?

Offshore oil rigs are […]
Courtney Carmichael wrote a new post, 5 Tips to Stay Motivated at Work, on the site GovLoop 4 months ago

Staying motivated at work can, at times, feel almost impossible. Long, drawn-out summer days and family vacations can make work feel like more of a secondary thought than a primary one.

So, how can you focus […]
Courtney Carmichael commented on the post, 5 Steps to Transform the Way You Communicate With Your Colleagues, on the site GovLoop 4 months ago

Such a wonderful tip Rosanne! Thanks for adding!
Courtney Carmichael wrote a new post, Meet the Govie Who’s Using “Drones for Good”, on the site GovLoop 4 months ago

Each year, the United States faces heavy threats in the form of wildfires and earthquakes. To keep the population and environment safe, the government must deploy immediate responders to help with search and […]
- Rosanne Douglas replied 4 months ago
  
  Drones have many benefits and it is great to see how they are being used outside of the DOD. Awesome to see how transparency has prevented issues with the public.
Courtney Carmichael wrote a new post, 5 Steps to Transform the Way You Communicate With Your Colleagues, on the site GovLoop 4 months, 1 week ago

Communicating with others in the workplace is unfortunately not always a pleasant experience. The language you use can sometimes be misconstrued by your coworkers or not reflect your original intent.

So how can […]
- Rosanne Douglas replied 4 months ago
  
  Simple, but effective tips! One thing I would add is to regularly solicit feedback on communication mechanisms. Find out if the methods and style you are using are benefiting your co-workers, supervisors, and/or subordinates. There is always room for improvement.
  - Courtney Carmichael replied 4 months ago
    
    Such a wonderful tip Rosanne! Thanks for adding!
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