Nick Kittle, CEO of Sustainovation and a longtime advocate for government innovation, has spent over fifteen years helping public organizations build sustainable, high-performance cultures. At this year’s International City/County Management Association (ICMA) annual conference, Nick introduced a fresh perspective on “profit” in government, emphasizing the impact of innovation, efficiency, and trust over financial gains. Nick… Read more
Using the ‘eat the frog’ approach helps you avoid procrastinating and remain motivated for a more productive day. When faced with a number of tasks that need your effort, it’s normal to categorize them based on how appealing you find them. Putting off even the most unappealing tasks only makes them appear bigger and more… Read more
Project closure ensures effective resource management while ensuring you meet the outlined scope, timeline, and desired results. Project management is often demanding and dynamic in nature. Regardless of how complex or big a project is, it’s essential to have a proper conclusion. This closure phase may not receive much attention like execution and planning stages… Read more
Introduction An intrinsically motivated team has an internal drive that pushes everyone to be more productive at work. Employee motivation is an excellent way to grow a productive, efficient, and thriving workforce. It keeps team members engaged while encouraging everyone to deliver exceptional results. In addition to job fulfillment and satisfaction, taking conscious steps to… Read more
Every organization wants to perform at its best. However, many need help with a common challenge: misaligned goals and unclear performance reviews. When individual goals don’t align with the company’s broader objectives, tracking progress becomes difficult, and performance often suffers. This is where OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) come in, providing a clear and robust… Read more
Introduction Recency bias happens when recent events get too much weight in employee evaluations. This can make your reviews unfair and inaccurate because it overlooks past performance. To create a fair and balanced process, it’s important to recognize accomplishments and areas for improvement throughout the entire evaluation period. Luckily, you can implement effective techniques and… Read more
Introduction As organizations strive for excellence, performance management remains critical to success. However, many CHROs face significant challenges in effectively managing performance despite its importance. Here are the top 5 issues plaguing performance management and worrying CHROs When people are financially invested, they want a return. When people are emotionally invested, they want to contribute… Read more
In project management, monitoring and measuring progress are essential to ensuring that projects stay on track and deliver expected results. One key metric that plays a significant role in this is Planned Value (PV). Planned Value represents the approved value of work scheduled to be completed by a specific date, and it’s a crucial part… Read more
Introduction In today’s digital landscape, federal, state, and local institutions face the challenge of communicating information in a connected, integrated, and efficient way. Implementing a results-driven communications strategy is critical and not just beneficial for mission success. Stakeholder engagement, a cornerstone of effective public service, plays a vital role in this process. Government agencies can… Read more
Introduction In the professional services world, tracking how much time your employees spend on billable projects is crucial. Billable utilization is the percentage of time an employee spends on billable work compared to their available working hours. It’s a key metric for understanding your team’s productivity and the efficiency of your resource allocation. This metric… Read more
Introduction Performance evaluations greatly affect how employees are managed, developed, and promoted. They should be fair and based on measurable results. However, personal biases and opinions often creep into the process, causing unfair assessments. This can lead to frustration, inequality, and even roadblocks in an employee’s career. What is Unconscious Bias? Unconscious bias refers to… Read more
In the fast-paced world of project management, staying ahead of schedule and budget is crucial. But how do you objectively assess progress and identify potential roadblocks before they derail your entire portfolio? One of the most effective tools for achieving this is Earned Value Management (EVM), a powerful framework within the Project Portfolio Management (PPM)… Read more