How do we keep our teams engaged and inspired to work at their full potential during the age of COVID-19? When anxiety and uncertainty pervade every conversation, how do we keep reaching for the next best idea?
We need healthy bodies, minds, and spirits for energy and clear-headedness. But how do leaders break through the ubiquitous noise of anxiety to deliver a message of hope?
Because we are all bombarded with devastating messages in the news, hearing leaders at work say, “there is nothing to worry about; we’ve been through things like this before;” breeds resentment and mistrust. Leaders are better served to acknowledge the current reality and communicate honestly with hope to engender trust and respect.
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Lead with Hope and Optimism During COVID-19
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Read MoreHow do we keep our teams engaged and inspired to work at their full potential during the age of COVID-19? When anxiety and uncertainty pervade every conversation, how do we keep reaching for the next best idea?
We need healthy bodies, minds, and spirits for energy and clear-headedness. But how do leaders break through the ubiquitous noise of anxiety to deliver a message of hope?
Because we are all bombarded with devastating messages in the news, hearing leaders at work say, “there is nothing to worry about; we’ve been through things like this before;” breeds resentment and mistrust. Leaders are better served to acknowledge the current reality and communicate honestly with hope to engender trust and respect.
Knowledge Check – Internal Controls
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Read MoreSimply stated, internal controls are like mom’s house rules. If you want things to run smoothly, you must follow these processes and procedures. If you fail to do so, you will face serious consequences. The main difference between mom’s house rules and the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO’s) Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government is that instead of being grounded and losing privileges, noncompliance with internal controls can lead to fraud, misappropriation of assets, and misuse of funding.
Federal Financial Management Changes in 2017: It Started in 2016
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Read MoreIt was a big year for Federal Financial Management in 2016, and 2017 is shaping up to be another important year for all of you FMers out there. Here’s a two-part rundown of big changes in 2016 that will continue to affect our field in 2017—we’ve included quick tips and reminders for adapting to these changes, and resources for how to stay up to date in our ever-changing field.