Virtues of Government Service- Number 7: Credibility
Credibility is the only currency in town, as the old saying goes. Here’s why you should prioritize credibility in your government work.
Posts Tagged: performance
The Virtues of Government Service – Number 4: Collaboration
Sometimes our problems seem overwhelming. But creativity and passion have never been greater or more achievable than with collaboration.
3 Easy Ways to Improve Office Productivity
These are three easy tips to boost office productivity when focusing on the details means you lose sight of the bigger picture.
Benefits of Moving Around in Government
Moving is not for the risk averse. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. It takes a certain boldness and willingness to venture off the beaten path into the unknown. The benefits of moving around in government are many – less tangible but impactful in very noticeable ways.
Healthier Alternatives to Overworking Yourself in an Understaffed Workplace
What strategies can you use to remain an effective professional without burning out from the burden of overwork?
The Evolution of Performance Management in Government
Policymakers wanting to improve their government’s performance are often presented with a rich menu of choices by their advisers. They are told that they could choose from several options: Budgeting Reforms, Performance Budgeting, Outcome Budgeting, Performance Agreement, Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), ISO 9000, Lean Sigma and so on. Alas, as we shall see,… Read more »
50 Cups of Coffee This Year
Setting the goal of having coffee with 50 people forces you to be clear about your goals.
Defining Democracy in the Public Workspace and Leading Change
As public administrators, we must work to remove artificial roadblocks, work cooperatively for the good of the citizens we serve and come together in the pursuit of common goals. It also helps to have passion, be champions for change, seek bottom-up solutions and provide concrete objectives and actions.
Everything Speaks
If there was ever a universal philosophy that transcends barriers of business, industry and government, it is a page I will borrow from our good friends at Disney. Quite simply, ‘everything speaks.’
Overcoming Professional Heartache
There is really no formula for heartbreak (although that would be wonderful) but with time and some of these techniques, it gets easier. You’re resilient and have the ability to overcome any situation.