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Thriving Through Technology Transitions (It’s Not Just About the Tech)

If it feels like technology changes never slow down, you’re not imagining it. New systems. New tools. New platforms. Each one promises to make work easier, faster, or more efficient. And yet many organizations walk away wondering why things don’t feel better after go-live. In our experience working with clients on organizational transformation, technology implementation,…

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Why AI Adoption Is Really About People, Not Tech

AI is everywhere, yet many organizations still struggle to motivate people to actually use it. The problem isn’t the technology, it’s human behavior. Understanding these human barriers is the difference between AI pilots that stall and adoption that can truly scale. A recent Harvard Business Review article, Why People Resist Embracing AI, makes the case…

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Celebrating Employees in Real Time: FMP’s Social Media Approach to Recognition 

In the first blog of this series, Creating a Culture of Appreciation: Building Programs That Engage and Inspire, Lauren Small explored why recognition is more than a feel-good gesture. She touched on how recognition is a strategic tool for engagement and resilience. Building on that foundation, this blog dives into one of the most dynamic channels for recognition today: social media.  Social platforms offer…

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Accountability in Action: Navigating Federal Performance Management Changes 

Federal agencies are facing a pivotal shift. Recent executive orders and guidance from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) are reshaping performance management across the government, calling for greater accountability, clearer expectations, and stronger alignment with mission outcomes. These changes are influencing how agencies operate and lead and, more broadly, performance culture.  Here are…

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How to Develop the Leadership Skills You Need for 2025 and Beyond 

It’s clear that the skills required to lead effectively are shifting. The rapidly evolving landscape, shaped by economic pressures, advances in artificial intelligence, hybrid work models, and more, calls for a different kind of leadership. Our first blog post in this two-part series, What Makes a Great Leader in 2025?, explored the traits that strong leaders…

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What Makes a Great Leader in 2025? 

In today’s world of artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and constant change, leadership is being redefined. The expectations placed on leaders, across industries and at every level of leadership, are higher than ever. This year, leaders are navigating complexity, uncertainty, and rapid transformation, all while supporting a workforce that has weathered economic downturns, a global pandemic,…

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Adapting in Action: Upskilling as a Strategic Response to Change

In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, upskilling is not only a cornerstone of workforce development, but also a strategic approach for enhancing organizational effectiveness and driving workplace efficiency. Compared to traditional training methods designed to facilitate long-term employee growth through formal, structured programs and curriculum, upskilling reflects a shift toward addressing immediate skill gaps and shifting…

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Return with Purpose: Supporting a Thoughtful Return to Office 

Across industries—public and private alike—organizations are increasingly implementing return-to-office (RTO) policies that require employees, many of whom shifted to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic, to return to the office full-time, five days a week. This shift has sparked a wide range of reactions. For employees, remote work has come to represent flexibility, autonomy, and…

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AI Implementation: Three Keys to Success

Organizations today are faced with the need to do more with less. They are being asked to be more efficient with their time and more flexible in how they address challenges. In the face of these challenges, organizations are turning to technological tools like AI to evolve with the changing times. Along with identifying ways…

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Leveraging Resilience to Drive Efficiency Through Organizational Change

This year’s Mental Health Awareness month provides an opportunity to reflect on how change impacts employee mental health. During periods of organizational change, employees often face increased stress, uncertainty, and burnout, which can undermine productivity, morale, and efficiency. One strategy for maintaining performance during times of change is fostering resilience within employees. By building resilience,…

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