How to prepare for another partial government shutdown Until a funding bill has been signed into law, federal agencies need to prepare for the possibility of another partial government shutdown. Here are the steps leaders can take to ready their workforce. Read More
Leading like Lincoln Participants in the Excellence in Government Fellows program toured the historical landmark President Lincoln’s summer home in Washington, D.C., to learn what made the 16th president such an effective leader and how they can adopt his leadership tactics for their own challenges. Read More
10 steps agency leaders can take to re-engage federal employees when they return to work It is critical for agency leaders to connect with their employees, to remind them of the importance of the mission, the critical nature of their work and the value they have to the organization and our country. Here are 10 ways federal leaders can repair the damage done by the partial shutdown and create a positive and productive work environment. Read More
How leaders can prepare for federal employees to return to work after the shutdown Sally Jewell, former secretary of the Department of the Interior during the 2013 shutdown, offers her advice about how to mitigate a drop in workforce morale when employees return to work after the current partial government shutdown ends. Read More
Seven ways federal employees can manage stress during the partial government shutdown For federal employees feeling powerless during the current partial government shutdown, veteran coach and mentor Solly Thomas offers guidance to feel more in control and reduce your stress during these difficult times. Read More
A closer look into our 2018 government-wide employee engagement score At the end of the day, our government’s most important asset is its people. This year’s Best Places to Work findings demonstrate that collectively we have a lot of work remaining to support and strengthen the federal workforce. Read More
Honoring the legacy of President George H. W. Bush As we remember the remarkable life of President George H.W. Bush, the public ceremonies to honor this exceptional public servant provide officials in Congress and the executive branch with a rare opportunity to get to know one another. Narrowing the executive-legislative divide would be a fitting way to honor his legacy. Read More
Does it really pay to be civil? Christine Porath, one of the Partnership’s Government Leadership Advisory Council members, has advice for federal leaders: Practice civility and show respect. Read her blog post on the subject and watch her TED talk. Read More
Values, vision and mission: The three pillars for leadership success Participants in the Partnership’s Excellence in Government Fellows program took a trip to historical Jamestown, Virginia, where they learned important leadership lessons for today’s federal employees. Read More
