Videos

Published December 29, 2017 - Brian Whittaker, chief technology officer at Young Government Leaders, discusses the evolution of blockchain and how it could be applied to federal agencies in the future.

Published December 7, 2017 - This program looks at what the Government is working on to harness new technologies, innovations and powerful tools to improve the citizen experience, right now and into the future. In this program, we’ll explore how senior leadership from government and the private sector are implementing new supply chain management practices, what can government learn from leaders in the private sector, and how do we cultivate a new generation of young talent.

Published Thursday, October 26, 2017 - Jovanka Balac, president and Kevin Richman, chief relationship officer at Young Government Leaders, discuss how agencies can recruit and retain young workers, and how to narrow the generational divide in the federal workforce.

Published September 12, 2017 - This programs looks at what the government is working on to harness new technologies, innovations and powerful tools to improve the citizen experience both now and into the future. In this program, we’ll talk with senior leadership from government and the private sector about the future of digital trade, the mechanics of trade, and the impact of millennials on trade in the 21st century.

Articles

Silly Rabbit, Change Is For Kids

Published November 7, 2017 - FEDmanager recently reported that federal senior executives feel underequipped to fulfill their responsibilities and to drive change at their agencies.


#MeToo: How Can Managers Best Respond To Sexual Harassment?

Published November 7, 2017 - A fog is clearing, revealing dozens (as of now) of powerful men and some women to be abusive, harassing bosses.


Your FEVS Action Plan For 2018

Published October 10, 2017 - So you’re responsible for your Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) Action Plan. It’s a tough job.


Thoughtless Hiring Hurts Your Team & Your Country

Published September 9, 2017 - It’s almost a cliché to say that, in a knowledge economy, the most important asset is people, but it’s true.


Mentoring Success: Tips To Keep In Mind

Published August 22, 2017 - You've probably heard about the importance of having mentors for the development of one’s career.


Fight Terrorism With The Space Program?

Published July 18, 2017 - Public service is about serving others and a cause bigger than yourself. That sense of something bigger has drawn us toward incredible achievements in our history, like exploring space.


How To Win At Details & Rotational Assignments

Published June 27, 2017 - Since the hiring freeze, I’ve received a version of this e-mail at least once a week: “Kevin, I just saw a really cool detail at Agency/Office X and wanted your thoughts about it before I talk to my boss about it.”


America’s Trusted Agencies: What Can We Learn From Them?

Published May 15, 2017 - In January, the Pew Research Center published the results of a survey on how favorably Americans view some different federal agencies. The agencies they surveyed included Health and Human Services, DOJ, and the Federal Reserve, all of which are viewed favorably by the majority of those surveyed.