Agencies cannot always predict when or why their employees will need new skills. Just think how many agencies are trying to ramp up telework skills right now. And it’s not just pandemics or natural disaster that require employees to develop new skills to succeed. New hiring mandates, technologies and processes can leave agencies painfully aware of the abilities their workforces lack. Join us online Thursday, April 30 from 2:00-2:45 p.m....

The way government agencies work has dramatically shifted in the last few months as the coronavirus has swept the globe. Some agencies have shuttered their offices, while agencies such as the IRS, the Social Security Administration and, in many states, the Department of Motor Vehicles have all closed their doors to the public. Meanwhile, telework and digital services have taken center stage. How have government and industry worked together to...

Are you feeling the itch that it’s time to make a career change but you don’t know how to get started? Or maybe you have a difficult supervisor or colleague and you could use some advice on how to work with them? Sometimes, it helps to get some outside advice from an expert. Lucky for you, we have brought together a team of mentors to get your questions answered. Join NextGen and Presidential Management Alumni Association (PMAA) on...

Government employees are often asked to lead and work in times of great uncertainty. Whether through pandemics, natural disasters, administrative changes or budget disputes, federal, state and local government employees are tasked with mission-critical work during volatile and unstable times. It's during these times of upheaval that the work government employees do on a daily basis is even more critical. How can government employees lead, work...

From pandemics and warfare to hurricanes and wildfires, governments face a broad range of threats that can derail their ability to provide citizens with the services they need. But with the right policies and tools in place, governments can continue to provide uninterrupted services, even during a crisis. Join us online on Wednesday, April 15 from 2:00-2:45 PM ET, for an expert-led discussion about the best management approaches and key tech i...

Does your organization ever work in a silo? Across government, DevOps is rapidly changing how agencies develop IT services. DevOps is a project management methodology that solves the problematic product handoff between developers and operations staff. Instead of operating in silos, both teams collaborate on a project from start to finish. The result? A better, more secure product and faster delivery. How can your agency take advantage of a Dev...

Maps and location data have been at the forefront of the COVID-19 response. The geographic information systems (GIS) community has been able to take the lessons learned from disaster response and transfer this knowledge quickly, to carry out meaningful impacts. GIS is helping communities make more data-driven decisions, allocate much-needed resources, and keep the public informed during the coronavirus outbreak. Join us online Tuesday, April 7...

In this era of continuous development, agencies are looking to understand, test and adopt emerging technologies quickly – and they want to begin reaping the benefits now. Emerging technology is no longer a futuristic enterprise; it’s a concentrated effort to keep up with demand. So what tools and resources rise to the top? Join GovLoop for an online fireside chat on Wednesday, March 25 from 2-2:45 p.m. ET/11-11:45 a.m. PT to learn...

Parks are key to healthy, thriving communities. However, questions always arise on how state and local governments can manage and maintain these open spaces while improving the overall experience for visitors. Parks require managing assets and infrastructure, monitoring ecosystem health, and ensuring that programs and offerings for the public match demographics and lifestyles. Join us Thursday, March 19 from 2-3 p.m. E.T./11 a.m. – noon...

For better or worse, change is inevitable, especially in the public sector. With all of the new policies, mandates, leadership and organizational structures, being able to handle the frequent and varied changes in government requires a little bit more than just a “go with the flow” attitude. What you need is a change management framework. Join GovLoop and NextGen online Tuesday, March 17 from 2-2:45 p.m. ET/11-11:45 a.m. PT as we d...