Productive and Balanced Digital Government Teams in Politically Turbulent Times

Presentation at the Drupal GovCon 2017 conference on 2017-08-01

https://www.drupalgovcon.org/program/sessions/productive-and-balanced-digital-government-teams-politically-turbulent-times

Transcript

1. PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED
   DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN
   POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES
   

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2. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
   The current political
   climate is creating
   tension in all aspects
   of our lives
   

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3. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
   CURRENT POLITICAL CLIMATE
   The news cycle is a
   constant stream of
   hopelessness and
   despair
   

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4. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
   CURRENT POLITICAL CLIMATE
   At best, we attempt to
   maintain our sanity and
   keep a sense of humor
   

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5. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
   CURRENT POLITICAL CLIMATE
   Only it seems
   to get worse
   everyday
   

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6. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
   We are at a critical
   time in our nation’s
   history
   

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7. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
   A CRITICAL TIME IN OUR NATION’S HISTORY
   The delta between
   consumer expectations
   and government
   technology widens
   

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8. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
   A CRITICAL TIME IN OUR NATION’S HISTORY
   Adding to
   the eroding
   trust in
   government
   

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9. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
   A CRITICAL TIME IN OUR NATION’S HISTORY
   Resulting in a poor work
   culture throughout
   government - including
   digital engagements
   

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10. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    A CRITICAL TIME IN OUR NATION’S HISTORY
    We know a much better
    world is possible
    

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11. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    A CRITICAL TIME IN OUR NATION’S HISTORY
    It is up to us to be the
    change we want to see
    But how?
    

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12. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    A positive work culture
    on government projects
    is still possible even in
    these troubling times
    

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13. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    A NEW POSSIBILITY
    Innovations in
    neuroscience and
    human dynamics have
    opened new possibilities
    

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14. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    A NEW POSSIBILITY
    These tools can create
    high-performing teams
    blessed with energy,
    creativity and balance
    

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15. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    A NEW POSSIBILITY
    Imagine what is
    possible
    

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16. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    A NEW POSSIBILITY
    You may
    say I’m a
    dreamer…
    

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17. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    But maybe it really is
    hopeless
    

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18. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    HOPELESSNESS
    Working in government
    can be toxic
    

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19. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    HOPELESSNESS
    “Soft skills” don’t work
    within government
    

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20. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    HOPELESSNESS
    It’s so much easier to
    work for corporations
    and non-profits
    

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21. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    HOPELESSNESS
    All very “California” and
    doesn’t apply to my
    agency or digital team
    

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22. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    Optimism is the greatest
    form of resistance
    

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23. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    OPTIMISM IS THE GREATEST FORM OF RESISTANCE
    As long as optimism is
    not naive, it has power
    and can inspire others
    

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24. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    OPTIMISM IS THE GREATEST FORM OF RESISTANCE
    Not saying that
    everything will be
    magically fine
    

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25. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    OPTIMISM IS THE GREATEST FORM OF RESISTANCE
    Optimism paired with a
    bit of realism, effort and
    the right tools can be
    transformative
    

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26. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    Practical tools for
    leadership in politically
    turbulent times
    

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27. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR MINDFUL LEADERSHIP
    Mindful leadership,
    authenticity and
    compassion leads to
    organizational resilience
    

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28. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR MINDFUL LEADERSHIP
    Resilience is our ability
    to bounce back from
    adversity
    

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29. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR MINDFUL LEADERSHIP
    Tell the Truth
    

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30. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR MINDFUL LEADERSHIP
    “Between stimulus and response
    there is a space. In that space is our
    power to choose our response. In
    our response lies our growth and
    our freedom.”
    - Victor Frankl
    

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31. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR MINDFUL LEADERSHIP
    Reconnect with the
    mission
    

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32. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR MINDFUL LEADERSHIP
    Get rid of
    distractions
    and digital
    clutter
    

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33. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR MINDFUL LEADERSHIP
    Spend some quality time
    with your coworkers
    

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34. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR MINDFUL LEADERSHIP
    Find time to regenerate
    

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35. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR MINDFUL LEADERSHIP
    Emotional intelligence
    and energy management
    techniques create safety
    

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36. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR MINDFUL LEADERSHIP
    Be willing to engage in
    difficult or emotionally
    charged conversations
    

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37. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR MINDFUL LEADERSHIP
    Understand
    different
    styles
    

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38. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR MINDFUL LEADERSHIP
    Know how to release
    tensions within yourself
    and by supporting
    others
    

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39. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR MINDFUL LEADERSHIP
    Get out of your comfort
    zone
    

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40. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR MINDFUL LEADERSHIP
    Practice
    loving
    kindness
    

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41. DRUPAL GOVCON 2017 | PRODUCTIVE & BALANCED DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAMS IN POLITICALLY TURBULENT TIMES | @PAVA
    Thank you.
    

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