Messaging Quality and Communication When Moving to Lean
Leaders of governmental service organizations attempting to apply Lean Six Sigma often see two major roadblocks to a successful implementation.
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Mental Health Awareness in Local Government
Situational stress may be inevitable in local government, but creating a healthy, supportive and positive work environment is imperative to reduce burnout and occupational mental health issues.
The Millennial Translation: 4 Common Misconceptions About Millennials
If you are someone who has been guilty of the unconscious bias associated with misunderstanding other generations (outside of your own, of course), allow me to translate a few misconceptions in this millennial translation article.
5 Reasons to Plan for the New Year
Join me over the next several weeks where I’ll walk you through some planning and productivity strategies which will empower you to take control of your time, meet all your goals and deadlines, and create your own island of sanity.
How the Scotch Whisky Industry Inspires My Work in Government
How the scotch whisky industry inspires integrity and excellence through community.
Take a Break . . . Your Boss Will Thank You
Most employers require that their full-time staff take at least a 30-minute break in an 8-hour workday; yet, in my 13 years in federal service, it’s more common for me to see my colleagues work straight through their midday break—I’m guilty of doing it myself.
How to Make Resilience Your Superpower
Resilient people and teams are adaptable, flexible, collaborative and innovative; they get things done. Learn how you can make resilience your superpower.
Generation Wars: A Battle Strategy for a More Inclusive Workplace
Our attention to workplace behavior, whether it’s about generational differences or other social woes, require our best thinking and our best behavior.
Managing Cyberthreats on a Tight Budget
All of us with tight budgets should consider partnerships, resource sharing, and managed threat detection options to stay ahead of cyberthreats and avoid potentially devastating loss.
6 Ways to Avoid a Context Crisis
Whether you are posting a link to a press release or sharing a photo from a recent ribbon-cutting, make sure you take context into consideration.
