Pages Menu
Categories Menu

Posted by on Feb 26, 2021

Ambassador Susan Rice On It Starts With Us

Ambassador Susan Rice On It Starts With Us

On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, Management Concepts sponsored a webinar titled, It Starts with Us: Forging the Future of Federal Leadership, in partnership with the Senior Executives Association, the African American Federal Executive Association, and Executive Women in Government. The following opening remarks were made by Keynote speaker, Ambassador Susan Rice, an American diplomat, policy […]

Read More

Posted by on Feb 16, 2021

Enhancing Resiliency in Public Service

Enhancing Resiliency in Public Service

Resilience is our ability to bounce back from adversity. It’s what allows us to recover from change or hardship, whether in the workplace or life. Today, as we adapt to unprecedented social distancing and public health requirements, changes seem to come at lightning speed — and our resilience is tested more than ever. As a […]

Read More

Posted by on Feb 7, 2020

The Growing Importance of Soft Skills in Government

The Growing Importance of Soft Skills in Government

When it comes to having a dynamic workforce, it is essential to hire employees who possess well-refined soft skills. Soft skills characterize how a person relates to others and are a vital part of any high-performing organization. These interpersonal skills and personal attributes are acquired over time through mentorship, training, and coaching. RequirementsWith recent guidance […]

Read More

Posted by on Apr 23, 2019

HR in the Federal Government: A Changing Landscape Part II:  Is Technology the Answer? (Hint: YES!)

HR in the Federal Government: A Changing Landscape Part II: Is Technology the Answer? (Hint: YES!)

The President’s Management Agenda (PMA), released to the public in March 2018, runs the gamut in terms of requirements and recommendations for agencies and departments within the Federal Government. A recurring theme in the document? Technology must be leveraged to modernize, create efficiencies, and get the job done better, faster, and smarter, including managing and improving quality customer service in agencies and HR departments.

Read More