Undergoing Strategic Transformation at the State Department
How can governments optimize their digital transformation initiatives? A leader at the State Department answered this question.
Posts Tagged: Change Management
Navigating (Technology) Change Management
Many workers face the challenge of pushing for the introduction of a new technology to a workforce accustomed to an outdated way of doing things. Executives have to buy into the technology and users have to adopt it. How can you best communicate your vision and strategy to improve workflow across your organization?
DorobekINSIDER – Moderators Matter, but why do conferences matter?
The following post is an excerpt from the introduction of the book I’m writing — Moderator’s Matter: How to have conference sessions that don’t suck. The book is still in the works, but I thought I would share some of the sections as they are in progress. Before detailing why moderators matter, it is importantRead… Read more »
A Time for Reflection: Understanding Yourself in Times of Change
As you approach 2018, remember that you can remove roadblocks and find your niche – even in the midst of change. Discover how you can survive even if your proverbial iceberg is melting. Read these eight tips to get started.
Why Government Needs Organization Development
By relying not on assumptions but on valid data, organization development ensures agencies don’t waste time and money on misguided change efforts. Instead of fostering dependence (and thus a perpetual contract), OD consultants aim to grow the organization’s own capabilities, increasing sustainability.
5 Ways to Cope with Change at Work
Whether it’s a new administration, shifting budget priorities or even a shutdown, the only constant in being a public servant is change. Here’s how you can navigate.
An Alternative to Worrying
As leaders moving through tumultuous or challenging times, our instinct is to reassure staff who are worried about uncertainty and potential problems that lie ahead. Although our intentions are good and our inclination is to help, we often want to come to the rescue. An alternative to being a fixer is to simply help our… Read more »
How to Share Services and Influence People
From cost savings to leveraging existing knowledge and best practices, there are many benefits of shared services. Learn how you can leverage these benefits and manage change.
Creating and Sustaining Friendships
A friend can be in your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. You shouldn’t try to push it for more than it is.
3 Ways Govies Can Deal With Change
Change is difficult, but it’s also constant. To succeed in any agency, public servants have to equip themselves with the tools and tactics to deal with uncertainty.