Federal RIF Performance Ratings: What You Need to Know

Federal RIF Performance Ratings: What You Need to Know

Quick answer: OPM has proposed moving performance ratings from last to second in the federal RIF retention order. Your last three annual appraisals now determine where you land before seniority becomes a factor. Federal employees at every grade level should audit...
Leadership Identity Separation: Why Leaders Must Separate Self from Circumstance

Leadership Identity Separation: Why Leaders Must Separate Self from Circumstance

Leadership identity separation is one of the most underdeveloped yet essential leadership disciplines. When leaders fail to separate who they are from what they are experiencing, judgment becomes distorted, decisions become reactive, and long-term effectiveness...