I Poured Water on the Candle Before Anyone Could Strike the Match
A new sergeant, three years removed from the equipment he was supposed to command — and the moment he decided to tell his team the truth before they could find it out themselves.
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Are You Overdue for a Role Clarity Check-Up?
Role clarity is important to sustain over time with regular check-ups. This article provides a rubric for facilitating these conversations in a way that is beneficial for everyone involved.
5 Ways New Supervisors Can Build Trust Faster
Trust does not come with a title. Discover five practical ways new supervisors can build trust, strengthen relationships and lead more effectively.
Why “Managing Storage” Is No Longer Enough
Storage alone isn’t enough for state and local government. See why data infrastructure must be a strategic foundation for service delivery.
Your AI Pilot Saved Time. Did It Actually Create Value?
If agencies want to make responsible decisions about where AI should be used, they need to measure its net value — because “hours saved” can be misleading.
The Value of Certifications for Your Government Career
No matter what level you are at in your career, earning the right certification can provide benefits that extend far beyond adding another credential to your résumé.
Lead with Composure
As I navigated mid-level leadership, sandwiched between my boss and my team, with deadlines looming and interpersonal tensions running high, I became a bit frantic and my lack of composure affected my entire team. Fortunately, as a new leader, I was paired with a coach to help shape my authentic leadership style. With the helpRead… Read more »
Every Government Executive Needs an Enterprise Digital Twin
Federal agencies have spent the last decade building the data infrastructure needed to understand past performance. The next strategic advantage, however, will come from transforming enterprise data into predictive decision intelligence through Enterprise Digital Twins that allow leaders to simulate mission impacts before implementing major policy, operational, workforce, or technology decisions.
Complexity Isn’t the Problem. Pretending It Isn’t Is.
The reason so many public sector initiatives fail is not lack of effort, lack of funding or lack of good people. It is that we keep applying simple solutions to problems that are not simple and then wondering why the problems persist. This is not a criticism. It is a description of what happens whenRead… Read more »
Employing People With Disabilities: How Type of Disability Matters — Part 2
People with disabilities, and particularly autistic individuals, struggle with lower employment rates and incomes compared to people who are disability-free.