When an off-color joke lands with a thud and every eye turns to you, knowing when to break the “praise in public, correct in private” rule can save your team’s trust and your organization’s liability. Read on for moments that demand immediate, on-the-spot correction and how to steady the room without making things worse.
How should you work with an autistic colleague? Accommodating their work and communication styles can go a long way toward treating them with dignity.
Supporting former colleagues who were bullied in the workplace may be difficult, but it’s important. Read on for tips on overcoming the awkwardness.
Organizations should welcome and accept people with disabilities; superficial acceptance, known as virtue signaling, is not only unfortunate — it’s harmful. Learn why, and what true acceptance of people with disabilities looks like.
Modern government leaders face an increasingly complex operating environment that requires balancing strategy, workforce engagement, risk oversight, and innovation. High-performing executives often structure their week using a leadership operating system that ensures time is intentionally allocated across these critical priorities. By creating a disciplined leadership rhythm, public-sector leaders can strengthen organizational performance and sustain mission… Read more »
Mission statements should be written with care, not on an ad hoc basis. A Featured Contributor explains how to develop and implement a mission statement that matters.
Each government agency needs its own mission statement — to help guide the agency’s direction, motivate employees, and encourage critical thinking. Learn more about the critical importance of effective mission statements.
A parking spot, extra cash, and bragging rights. To leadership, it was the perfect incentive. To the team, it was just more work. Here’s what happens when leaders assume everyone wants what they want.
If you work in government, you know how important it is to keep growing — not just for your career, but for the communities you serve. That’s exactly why the NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit was created: to bring together driven, mission‑minded public servants who want to learn, connect, and take the next step inRead… Read more »
It is important to thank staff publicly, including at major office events, but leaders often fail to appreciate staff in such an obvious way. This article explores the problem.