SGMP Conference Brainstorm Results
I had the opportunity to speak recently at the national conference of the Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP) on the topic of “Good Enough for Government Work.”
The intent is to instill a culture of excellence and accountability within their agencies and not settle for “good enough.”
Hopefully, some of them will implement [...]

 
I had the pleasure to be the closing speaker for the Excellence in Government Conference in Washington DC in April. I shared the speaking platform with journalist and broadcaster Cokie Roberts. She gave a great presentation at lunch about the wives of the Founding Fathers based on her book, Ladies of Liberty.

 
Have you heard that phrase, “Good Enough for Government Work?”
It implies a standard of performing just well enough to get by – nothing extra.
It should make you furious.
I’ve heard government employees use this phrase many times over the years – sometimes jokingly. But through our taxes and fees, we’re spending billions of dollars for government [...]

When I was speaking in Vancouver recently, I got a tour of the city from a couple of off-duty police officers. It’s a great city, but being cops, they’re also going to show you some sights a little off the touristy path.
I had picked up sightseeing brochures about the Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island and [...]