Author Archive
Management Matters - Advice And Comment
Bringing Leaders Up to Speed
Same president, but managers still should expect new appointees.
- Elizabeth Newell Jochum
Management
Even in a Second Term, Expect New Appointees
While the transition surely will be on a smaller scale, federal managers still have to prepare for new leadership and shifting priorities.
- Elizabeth Newell Jochum
Management
Crafting Office Culture
Managers set the tone in the workplace and can create an environment that will keep employees happy and productive.
- Elizabeth Newell Jochum
Management
Rethinking To-Do Lists
Traditional formats can set you up for failure and frustration.
- Elizabeth Newell Jochum
Management Matters - Advice And Comment
Listless Listing
Traditional to-do lists can set you up for failure and frustration.
- Elizabeth Newell Jochum
Management
Ways to Improve Your Public Speaking
Techniques are just as important for addressing small groups as they are for large crowds.
- Elizabeth Newell Jochum
Management
The Power of Frequent Career-Building Chats
Daily conversations can help employees grow—so they don’t go.
- Elizabeth Newell Jochum
Management Matters - Advice And Comment
Career Conversations
Daily chats can help employees grow—so they don’t go.
- Elizabeth Newell Jochum
Management
Reining in Rage
At best, workplace anger can harm your health and your job performance.
- Elizabeth Newell Jochum
Management
What's Your Natural Leadership Style?
Knowing this, and then mastering other techniques, can help you be your best.
- Elizabeth Newell Jochum
Management Matters - Advice And Comment
Professional Profiling
Determining your natural leadership style, and mastering others, can help you be your best.
- Elizabeth Newell Jochum
Management
Tips on Talking to Your Employees
Good communication can eliminate anxiety and promote performance.
- Elizabeth Newell Jochum
Management
Taking Advantage of Twitter
The social network offers an unparalleled opportunity for federal managers.
- Elizabeth Newell Jochum
Management Matters - Advice And Comment
Tapping Twitter
The social network offers an unparalleled opportunity for federal managers.
- Elizabeth Newell Jochum
Management
How to Manage Remotely
Many managers want to jump on the telework bandwagon themselves.
- Elizabeth Newell Jochum
Management Matters - Advice And Comment
The Post-Game Review
Contract award debriefings provide a unique opportunity to build credibility with industry.
- Elizabeth Newell Jochum
Management
How to Ace Post-Award Contract Reviews
Debriefings provide a unique opportunity to build credibility with industry.
- Elizabeth Newell Jochum
Management
Keeping Projects On Track
When a major endeavor is coming off the rails, managers must act quickly and decisively to avoid failure.
- Elizabeth Newell Jochum
Management
Mix and Match
Group mentoring meets a variety of needs where one-on-one programs fall short.
- Elizabeth Newell Jochum
Management Matters - Advice And Comment
Mix and Match
Group mentoring meets a variety of needs where one-on-one programs fall short.
- Elizabeth Newell Jochum