News
Fri, 05/26/2023
The Power of Professional Development on Career Progression
Most of the time, our work responsibilities are tracked like a checklist: this is what is required, that requirement has been met, check it off the list. There is a degree of satisfaction in that kind of accomplishment. As the public sector grows and adjusts to the needs of contemporary communities, the responsibilities of any position in an organization can expand and specialize.
Sun, 01/01/2023
It’s Time to Hand the Work Back
For months—and far longer in some cases—managers have been stepping in to cover the duties of multiple roles to ensure that the crucial work gets done. Even as staffing levels start to stabilize in county governments, the scramble to just stay above water means that many individuals have not had the training they need to really perform.
Fri, 12/23/2022
Resonant v. Dissonant Leadership
Anyone who has attended a middle school band concert knows the difference between resonance and dissonance. Dissonance is that disagreeable combination of sounds that’s often prominent at the fall concert when the kids are still learning how to tune their instruments accurately and hit the right notes at the right time. When they don’t, what they create is an unpleasant, dissonant sound in the auditorium.
Tue, 11/22/2022
Finding and Keeping Talent
Regardless of the location of a community or organization, its size, or the department or position that needs to be filled, local governments are all concerned about their ability to attract and retain quality employees.