About Marnie Green
Marnie E. Green, Principal Consultant, is the nation’s go-to expert in the development of public sector leaders. She has spent the last 25 years providing valuable step-by-step presentations and programs that create more confident government leaders. Along the way she has served as an executive coach to numerous public leaders at the highest levels. Green is the author of Painless Performance Evaluations: A Practical Approach to Managing Day-to-Day Employee Performance, published by Pearson/Prentice Hall as well as Painless Performance Conversations: A Practical Approach to Critical Day-to-Day Workplace Discussions published by Wiley.
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Posts by MarnieG:
Sixteen Goals for 2016
When we are in the middle of turbulence, we look for the smooth patch of air. That’s exactly what I saw a client do back in 2010 when the organization seemed to be stretching itself to the limits. City of Richland, WA City Manager Cindy Johnson was under...
Give the Powerful Gift of Acknowledgement
Holiday gift giving in the public sector workplace can be an awkward and difficult proposition. What’s appropriate? How much should you spend? Is it even appropriate and/or legal to give gifts in a public agency? If you are pondering these questions, consider that...
Be Thankful
November is the month for giving thanks—something we should all probably do more often. Personally, I say “thank you” multiple times every day. But to really give thanks—to really be grateful—that’s another thing. Here are a few things I’m...
Employee Retention Strategies: Keep the Good Ones
Public agencies across the United States are facing a silent threat. Employees are considering their options. Working for a public agency isn’t what it used to be and employees know it. The greatest threat to organizational viability is the loss of talent that has...
Performance Management: Shifting Organizational Culture
Performance management is becoming THE high priority for government entities nation-wide. In fact, a Time Magazine article by Amanda Ripley said, “If we really want more effective governance, we should tie these generous [public sector employee] benefits to meaningful...
Talent Thieves Are Lurking
When our house was robbed a few years ago, it caused us to re-evaluate how we secured our valuables. Since that fateful day, an alarm system, window locks, and security doors have been put in place to help secure our most valuable possessions. We feel safer, but we...
Redefining the Public Sector
I recently heard a speaker ask, “What do you believe that you wish you didn’t?” It is a question we’re all being forced to consider these days as we go about the important work of redefining public sector employment. The expectations of a guaranteed pension, rich...
Employee Retention: Who Brings Value
Public agencies across the United States are facing a silent threat. As budget cuts are implemented and benefits are slashed, employees are considering their options. Working for a public agency isn’t what it used to be and employees know it. The greatest threat...