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...

The government workforce is changing. People are retiring in record numbers, and according to a recent Human Capital for Management Group study, 36% of respondents said succession planning is the greatest staff development need, while 28% said continuous learning is. So how can your agency keep up? How can you properly train, upskill and reskill employees for the future of government and their own careers? Join us online Thursday, March 5 from...

Have you ever stepped into a new role or taken the lead on a project, only to feel horribly unqualified? This feeling of self-doubt, inadequacy or insecurity around professional responsibilities is not only stress-inducing but can significantly impede your growth and confidence at work. The good news is that you’re not alone. According to a recent clinical research paper, nearly 70% of the U.S. population has experienced imposter syndrom...

Agencies have a ton of technology at their disposal but figuring out which tech will actually transform their organizations to be more efficient and effective is no easy task. The road to transformation can be fraught with false starts, bureaucracy, changing priorities and a lack of clarity around mission outcomes. How can agencies actually implement tech that will transform their organization? Join GovLoop for an intimate online fireside chat...