There is some controversy over this ”digitalization” of diplomacy and the exposure of public leaders on Twitter. But regardless of the critics and Twitter public users, it is a fact that social media and, in this case, Twitter, profoundly impacted our lives and how we relate to the public sector.
“The power of life and death is in the tongue,” is not an overstatement or exaggeration. Words matter more than you might realize.
America is divided right now, making it difficult to connect positively with your fellow humans. What steps can we take to make sure that we counteract this?
Leadership comes in all forms, shapes, and sizes. The qualities of a great leader can vary, for sure, but there are number of commonly-held misconceptions which need to be dispelled.
The digital age affords government – as well as the private sector – an opportunity to look at the intersection of data, technology and the citizen experience to improve all facets of service delivery. By linking program goals, funding and outcomes we can create a more data-driven government that puts citizens first.
Leaders should consider how to strategically use downtime for their teams and agencies.
When leaders have greater security awareness and understanding of cybersecurity risks, fully informed decisions can be made to apply mitigations and controls.
We all recognize the value of networking, connecting with our professional peers to learn and grow and share contacts. But for some, the coffee or cocktail mingler isn’t much fun and can be ineffective. The good news? There are better ways to make meaningful connections.
With new technologies like cloud and IoT, as well as the operational use of the internet, public sector organizations should consider a more modern WAN solution.
When do you know when it’s time to update the resume and seek better?
