The human factor in cybersecurity
The ‘human factor’ has been recognized as the weakest link in creating safe and secure digital environments – but human intuition may also be the solution to thwarting many cyber threats. Every software or security monitoring system requires human interpretation of alerts. And our brains have the unique ability to process multiple inputs and “hunches” […]
Building a Resilient Workforce
Providing support for the federal government can create stress. For those who provide that support, their missions are complex. Adrenaline-fueled. Life or death. Not the stuff you’d talk about at a party, even if you could talk about it, which they can’t. Yet each morning they awake and tackle a new day. We know how […]
16 Ways To Preserve Company Culture In A Remote Environment
Setting and maintaining a company culture is important for any business. However, doing this in a remote work environment can pose unique challenges. Fortunately, there are some simple ways leaders of remote teams can develop and preserve a strong company culture. Not sure where to begin with your virtual team? Read on for expert advice […]
The Best of DTS Issue 18: A Focus on Values
In times of uncertainty and discord its core values that need rekindling. For some of us, the pandemic offered time for reflection – remembering why we work and what drives us. For others, our personal values kicked in automatically, helping to navigate tough work challenges. Defining the next normal will require every organization to examine […]
No Change, No Gain: How To Avoid Being A Change-Averse Organization
The expression “no pain, no gain” is one that is widely used and offers foundational wisdom that can help organizations prosper. In athletics, pain is the result of trying to improve. Often, it’s the immediate result of an intense regimen of practice, strengthening, drills or studying your opponents. If winning is important, you quickly learn […]
Bring Back Inefficiency
Replace what’s missing from remote work to drive innovation and collaboration What do you miss most about being in the office? For me, it’s not the quiet working space or the doughnuts on Fridays. Instead, it’s the casual conversations that we had when grabbing that first cup of coffee in the morning or while waiting […]
The ROI of Organizational Culture
Your organization has a culture – competitive or chummy, inclusive or lackadaisical. Individual behaviors all add up to a collection of what’s acceptable and what’s not at work. These unwritten rules and norms can define your organization, giving it a competitive edge. They can also be a catalyst, driving your people to work harder or be […]
4 Values Needed For Visionary Leadership
Four values to guide leaders and agencies facing an uncertain future How would you rank work-life in your organization? Give yourself a score, one to 10. When someone challenged me to score others recently, I noticed something unique. The organizations that ranked high did so because they have been living out their values. You can […]
Three Values That Will Define Successful Leaders In 2021
Leading my team from home for nearly a year has given me time to think — and stress — about what makes us as leaders be our best. It’s given me a new perspective to study others, too, and I’ve noticed a few things about organizations that have weathered the storm well. This thinking revealed […]
How to Build Resilience in the Face of Staff Fatigue | GovLoop
One-quarter of all employees say their jobs are the No. 1 stressor in their lives, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The organization also reports that the COVID-19 pandemic, like other major traumatic incidents, impacts mental health and psychosocial problems. Since that’s the case, we probably all need a long vacation and […]
