Resolve Conflict through Relationship
When a disagreement arises at work, navigate to a mutual agreement in a way that maintains (or even strengthens) your working relationship.
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Do More With Your Agency’s CMS
Did you somehow inherit the role of content admin for your local government’s content management system (CMS)? As government employees, we all wear so many different hats and sometimes certain hats have a higher learning curve. Here are some tips for elevating your site on a content management system.
Baby Boomers: Pass the Baton and Leave a Legacy!
Baby Boomers may be the most knowledgeable population. The knowledge that Baby Boomers possess is too vital not to share. It leaves a legacy.
Sponsors are Sometimes the Scariest Part of the Project!
People intrinsically understand that good sponsorship is vital for a project to succeed. But, more often than not, it becomes a significant barrier to delivering a successful project and realizing the planned benefits of that project.
Attributes of a Professional Association Worth Joining
There are professional associations for just about every profession. But, why join an association? What’s in it for you?
The Little Employee That Could
I like to believe that when we put all the drama and toxicity of workplace gossip aside, everyone has the potential to prosper. However, we have to work to fully expose the potential and both supervisor and employee have to willingly address the bad habits.
Operational Effectiveness in the Public Sector: What it Can Offer and How to Get Started
Although the mandates surrounding operational effectiveness are all intended to promote the adoption of private-sector best practices, it is not always clear how best to implement them within the federal environment. This creates an interesting opportunity for forward-thinking leaders to design implementation approaches that will work best for their environment.
Redefining Yourself as a Leader in the Federal Workforce
Each new endeavor requires you to adapt to your surroundings and redefine yourself. Success means a variety of different things and is not the same everywhere. What worked in one location may not work in another location.
Citizen Well-being: The Secret of a Successful Smart City
A city can consider itself successful only when it provides opportunities for all its citizens to have access to mobility, public health, learning and housing, while taking care of the environment.
How to Optimize Your Tasks so That They Motivate You
The Goldilocks Principle states that there’s an optimal level of difficulty for tasks: not too easy, not too hard. Just right.