As new supervisors you are stuck in the middle between your direct reports and your managers. It’s a tough spot to be in. One way to more effectively navigate the process of middle management is to learn how to manage up effectively. No, not sucking up, but actually managing up. For this month’s Community ofRead… Read more »
Much of the advice for professional women and people of color focuses on the need to lean in, but what about the barriers to doing so, or the unequal rewards (and even penalties) when they do lean in? Achieving equity requires that women and men work together to tackle systemic and cultural challenges and toRead… Read more »
Think about your day-to-day work. You are probably feeling a little overwhelmed and burned out with all you have to do. Just think how many applications you use to get your job done. Email, virtual meetings, collaboration software, databases? It’s easy to forget how dependent we are on technology, even if we don’t consider ourselvesRead… Read more »
The goal of every data initiative is to drive smarter decisions and deliver better outcomes. But that won’t happen unless security is front and center in the data evolution. Join us online Wednesday, July 13 from 2-2:50 p.m. ET to hear from government and industry experts about how to create a secure data ecosystem. TheseRead… Read more »
How can agencies deliver better government services? Services like expanded broadband access for kids in schools, enhanced mobile services – what if you could get your building permit from your phone? Those types of digital services are more in-demand than ever, especially in the new hybrid world. However, making those services a reality requires agenciesRead… Read more »
How far along are you on the zero trust learning curve? It’s a questions that everyone needs to consider, not just cyber professionals. That because agencies across all levels of government are moving to adopt a zero trust approach to cybersecurity, as a way to address long-standing vulnerabilities that have been heightened by remote work,Read… Read more »
Politically speaking, election security is a high-stakes issue, with far-reaching ramifications across the nation. Yet in many ways, technically speaking, good election security is also just good cybersecurity, with lessons learned and best practices that can be applied to other fields. Join us online Wednesday, June 1 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT to hearRead… Read more »
It is impossible to truly change the way an agency runs without two essential ingredients: effective management and empowering technology. Without the proper processes in place the White House’s pledge to create a more inclusive government would not occur. And without adaptive technologies that actually allow those same employees to thrive, the initiative would beRead… Read more »
You can’t separate your emotions from the work you do, and neither can anyone else. That’s why emotional intelligence (EI) is critical to your success on the job. EI is the ability to understand, use and manage your emotions, and to connect with the emotions of others. Join GovLoop and NextGen on Tuesday, June 21Read… Read more »
More than two years into the hybrid work environment, agencies are still evaluating the best ways to empower their employees to work from anywhere. There’s no doubt that technology is part of the solution. Join us online Wednesday, June 15 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, to hear from government and industry experts as theyRead… Read more »