Recently, more public sector managers have incorporated techniques used by leadership and executive coaches into their management toolbox. Whats the payoff for becoming a manager-as-coach in todays busy workplace? ... More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Career Development , Coaching and Mentoring , Informal Learning , Leadership Development

When Congress established the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC) in 1992, it authorized the commerce secretary to act as a messenger of commerce, communication, and innovationlike the Roman god Mercury. Housed in ... More »

Government

Business Impact , Economy , Global Workforce Development , Intermediate-level Content , Jobs , World Events

Neighborhood improvement districts (NIDs) are the same as business improvement districts (BIDs), also known as business assessment or improvement areas or special improvement districts. The Chestnut Hill NID, which was establish... More »

Government

Business Impact , Jobs , North America

Over the past several decades, the workforce delivering federal government services has changed dramatically. While government spending has increased, so has the use of non-federal resources to achieve mission results. Federal ... More »

Government , Human Capital

Economy , Intermediate-level Content , Jobs , North America

Cities and towns across the United States are grappling with ways to reduce energy costs, conserve water, and limit their carbon footprint. Taos, New Mexico, is on the forefront of this collective challenge. On February 24, 2009... More »

Government

Beginner Level Content , Economy , Trends