resilience – Resource Library

The landscape of the federal workforce has continuously evolved, influenced by changing priorities, technological advancements, and external challenges. In recent years, the need for workforce reconstruction in the federal sector has gained significant attention, driven by the growing complexity of government operations and the demand for greater efficiency and effectiveness.

In today’s ever-changing and unpredictable world, resilience has become essential for individuals and organizations. For a federal agency, a resilient workforce is critical to achieving its mission, maintaining continuity of operations, and effectively responding to crises. Here, we’ll explore some of the main characteristics of a resilient workforce, how federal employees can achieve them, the challenges federal agencies face in developing a resilient workforce, and how they overcome these challenges.

Unrelenting change at unprecedented speed. This is the environment that federal government employees have encountered for the past two years; a landscape that included a pandemic and its residual effects. It was a novel event with no playbook that taxed the workforce in unique ways. And yet, the challenge was met, although not without cost in terms of personal stress.

Resilience is something of a hot-button skill in 2017, especially for folks with careers in public service. It carries a theme of overcoming chaotic, uncertain environments, but it also connects to opportunity and the (re)discovery of vital strengths for yourself, your team, or your organization.

In chaotic times like these, frustration and exhaustion creep up like a ninja if you don’t check in with yourself and revisit how you’re managing your resilience.

Management Concepts was a proud sponsor for the third year in a row for the 48th Federally Employed Women’s (FEW) National Training Program (NTP) held in New Orleans, Louisiana, from July 17-20, 2017. This year’s conference theme was “Investing in Our Future.”

The week was packed with practical training sessions, motivational keynote speakers, thought-provoking panels, and many opportunities to meet a diverse group of over 1,200 attendees from all over the country seeking professional development opportunities.

The Training Officers Consortium (TOC) 2017 Annual Institute was held in Hershey, PA from April 30 – May 3, 2017, and Management Concepts was honored to be a silver sponsor. More than 150 attendees, a few of our own in-house experts, and our President, Steve Maier, showed up for the inspired learning and knowledge-sharing the institute is known for. The theme this year was “Talent Development – How Sweet It Is!”

Each year, the Pantone Color Institute names a color of the year. “Greenery”, the choice for 2017, feels especially symbolic:

“Greenery bursts forth in 2017 to provide us with the reassurance we yearn for amid a tumultuous social and political environment. Satisfying our growing desire to rejuvenate and revitalize, Greenery symbolizes the reconnection we seek with nature, one another, and a larger purpose.”

We are nearly two weeks into the Trump administration and one thing seems clear: change is happening. Since the transfer of power took place on January 20th, senior-level management officials at the State department have resigned, and President Trump has signed executive orders implementing a hiring freeze across the Federal government and reducing the number of regulations Federal agencies are allowed to impose on U.S. businesses.

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