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Elizabeth Newell Jochum

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.

Management

Crafting Office Culture

Managers set the tone in the workplace and can create an environment that will keep employees happy and productive.

Management

Rethinking To-Do Lists

Traditional formats can set you up for failure and frustration.

Management Matters - Advice And Comment

Listless Listing

Traditional to-do lists can set you up for failure and frustration.

Management

Ways to Improve Your Public Speaking

Techniques are just as important for addressing small groups as they are for large crowds.

Management

The Power of Frequent Career-Building Chats

Daily conversations can help employees grow—so they don’t go.

Management

Reining in Rage

At best, workplace anger can harm your health and your job performance.

Management

What's Your Natural Leadership Style?

Knowing this, and then mastering other techniques, can help you be your best.

Management Matters - Advice And Comment

Professional Profiling

Determining your natural leadership style, and mastering others, can help you be your best.

Management

Tips on Talking to Your Employees

Good communication can eliminate anxiety and promote performance.

Management

Taking Advantage of Twitter

The social network offers an unparalleled opportunity for federal managers.

Management Matters - Advice And Comment

Tapping Twitter

The social network offers an unparalleled opportunity for federal managers.

Management

How to Manage Remotely

Many managers want to jump on the telework bandwagon themselves.

Management Matters - Advice And Comment

The Post-Game Review

Contract award debriefings provide a unique opportunity to build credibility with industry.

Management

How to Ace Post-Award Contract Reviews

Debriefings provide a unique opportunity to build credibility with industry.

Management

Keeping Projects On Track

When a major endeavor is coming off the rails, managers must act quickly and decisively to avoid failure.

Management

Mix and Match

Group mentoring meets a variety of needs where one-on-one programs fall short.

Management Matters - Advice And Comment

Mix and Match

Group mentoring meets a variety of needs where one-on-one programs fall short.