In March 2018, the President’s Management Agenda (PMA) was released to the public. The PMA “lays out a long-term vision for modernizing the Federal Government in key areas that will improve the ability of all agencies to deliver mission outcomes, provide excellent service, and effectively steward taxpayer dollars on behalf of the American people.”
So how will the U.S. Government carry out these goals? In this blog series, we will explore some of the actions, processes, and practices it can leverage to ensure success.
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Retirement Planning for Federal Employees: Tips, Tricks, and Advice
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DownloadRetirement planning is a subject that often generates a range of emotions—from excitement to anxiety. While the prospect of leaving behind the daily grind can be exhilarating, the associated financial and. read more…
An Inclusive Federal Workplace – Policy-Driven or Team Effort?
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DownloadAn inclusive workplace should support and welcome people with all kinds of differences. America is a land of diverse people. This is why inclusion must be a crucial element of. read more…
5 Project Management Styles Federal Employees Must Know About
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DownloadFederal employees are responsible for planning, executing, controlling, monitoring, and closing the most important projects. Project management in the federal workforce is essential for managing vital components of an organization,. read more…
Cultivating Opportunities With Training Programs in a Federal Agency
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DownloadFederal agencies have diversely talented individuals taking on different roles for the bigger good. While these professionals possess the basic expertise (specific to their domains), they face problems when. read more…
Relevance and Importance of Project Management Certifications For Federal Employees
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DownloadProject management is a vast concept that deals with more than supervising and leading running projects in an organization. When working in federal organizations, the need for understanding the scope. read more…
3 Questions to Answer for Your Employees
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Read MoreAsk and Answer the right questions to drive employee success—across all demographics.
So often the “performance conversation” is focused on what an employee did wrong and should be doing right. Doing the right things, which is important to the overall organization, subtly implies there are “wrong” things and “right” things. However, it’s imperative that employees can find more meaning in their work aside from checking the boxes of right or wrong. Do your team members believe they’re a valued part of the team, and understand how they make an impact?
No Rest After #GPAConf18
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Read MoreThis was going to be a post about how wonderful the 2018 Grant Professionals Association (GPA) Annual Conference in Chicago was – meeting up with friends, finding Url the Squirrel, introducing my colleagues Vera and Lahaja to the grants community, Hamilton… but instead it’s back to regular order.
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.
The President’s Management Agenda Series: Thinking Strategically
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Read MoreIn March 2018, the President’s Management Agenda (PMA) was released to the public. The PMA “lays out a long-term vision for modernizing the Federal Government in key areas that will improve the ability of all agencies to deliver mission outcomes, provide excellent service, and effectively steward taxpayer dollars on behalf of the American people.”
So how will the U.S. Government carry out these goals? In this blog series, we will explore some of the actions, processes, and practices it can leverage to ensure success.