Interpersonal skills

This section provides resources to assist government employees in building their personal and organizational networks.

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Communities of Practice⁠

(General Services Administration) Affinity groups that federal employees working on digital services can join to meet others with similar roles and responsibilities. Example groups include Web Managers, IT Buyers, and Video Production Professionals.

Networking Resources

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Individual and Organizational Networks⁠

(Federal Leadership and Professional Development Seminar Series) A recording of a Federal Leadership Seminar on the importance of networking in the federal government.

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Political Savvy⁠

(Federal Leadership and Professional Development Seminar Series) A recording of a Federal Leadership Seminar on the importance of political awareness as a federal employee. Political savvy refers to the ability to exhibit confidence and professionalism while relating to people at all levels.

GAP ANALYSIS:

We could not find good resources on what employees should know about networking within government. We found some guidance for HR professionals who might stand up networking programs within their agencies, but no materials for employees themselves.

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Professional Development This section provides an overview of professional development resources for government employees. It includes resources on improving interpersonal skills, finding mentorship, and strengthening management and leadership.⁠

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Mentorship This section provides guidance on building mentorship capacity in the federal government, including a guide for setting up an official mentorship program.⁠

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