There’s been much debate about the agency Reform Plans that were submitted to OMB by each agency. How seriously will agencies take those plans? Will Congress pass a budget that supports the changes outlined in the plans? One thing that is hard to debate against, however, is that there will be change.
So, if change is inevitable, what we really need to think about is how we’re going to manage the change. Change management frameworks, methodologies, and best practices are widely available on the internet. However, one word sums up the key to successfully implementing change, and if not done properly, change will not be successful – communication.
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Fundamentals of Project Communication for Federal Employees
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DownloadEffective project communication is the cornerstone of successful project management. It differs from everyday workplace communication, as it involves specific planning, execution, and monitoring strategies to meet project objectives. In. read more…
10 Strategies to Improve Communication in a Federal Workplace
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DownloadEffective communication is crucial for any business, but more so for federal workplaces due to their complex setups, hierarchies, procedures, and policies and the impact of their work that extend. read more…
The Principles of Leading Organizational Change
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DownloadUnleash your leadership potential with our On-Demand Webinar, “The Principles of Leading Organizational Change.” Learn to navigate change, align missions, and craft a compelling Change Leadership Statement at your own. read more…
Leading Organizational Change: Live Panel Discussion
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DownloadLive panel discussion addressing leadership skills and techniques to drive organizational change in the workplace.
The Secret to Building a High-Performing Team
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Read MoreAll organizations strive to build and maintain high-performing teams on some level, yet few are successful. Why? What is so elusive about high-performing teams?
Before we can explore the answer to those questions, we must first define the word “team.”
HR: Use Resources, Not People
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Read MoreHuman Resource departments have it rough. There are many who believe that HR departments are only extensions of corporate power largely created to protect companies from lawsuits, scandals, and to quash employee grievances. These same companies often regard HR as somewhat of a nuisance: a department that, with all its administrative policies and demands for compliance, can interfere with day-to-day operations and increase the cost of doing business.
Competition and Collaboration in the Workplace
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Read MoreCompetition is a natural component of all economies at some level whether it involve markets, companies, or job-seekers. The workplace can make for an equally competitive environment with employees working longer hours to secure promotions with fancier job titles and bigger paychecks.
Three Initiatives to Help Improve the Acquisition Workforce
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Read MoreAs a new year begins, agencies are also making their resolutions. High on their list are ways to keep employees engaged, energized, and focused on meeting mission goals. These are the top three initiatives we’ve seen when helping our clients identify ways to improve the acquisition workforce.
Communicating Change: The Key to Avoiding the Most Common Mistakes
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Read MoreThere’s been much debate about the agency Reform Plans that were submitted to OMB by each agency. How seriously will agencies take those plans? Will Congress pass a budget that supports the changes outlined in the plans? One thing that is hard to debate against, however, is that there will be change.
So, if change is inevitable, what we really need to think about is how we’re going to manage the change. Change management frameworks, methodologies, and best practices are widely available on the internet. However, one word sums up the key to successfully implementing change, and if not done properly, change will not be successful – communication.