by Gabe Gabrielsen | Aug 16, 2013 | About the Public Sector, Trends
This is the second article in a four-part series on Why Local Governments Fail at Economic Development. The first article addressed how local government officials “fail to define and sell the sizzle” that makes their community attractive for a new businesses...
by Gabe Gabrielsen | Jul 14, 2013 | About the Public Sector, overview, Trends
Many local governments are desperate for economic development; they want their jobs in their communities. Unfortunately most local governments fail miserably at inducing business growth. Below is a simple ‘how-to’ lesson local governments can use to initiate economic...
by Gabe Gabrielsen | May 29, 2013 | Career Advice, personality assessment
Warning: Read with care. The thoughts shared below are not intended for everyone. The ideas that follow are meant for local government public officials and career professionals who really want to make a difference. People often comment on the significant...
by Gabe Gabrielsen | Feb 1, 2013 | About the Public Sector, overview
Any individual who advocates for mandatory local government term limits for local government offices has either never worked in local government or Is a fool. Term limits for County Board, City Council, Mayor, Township, Borough, Parish or School Board public offices...
by Gabe Gabrielsen | Jan 23, 2013 | Career Advice, on the job
Time management is critical for local government administrators and managers. During my career in local government I found three tools that helped me retain control of my time. With the New Year here I thought I’d share these tools to see if you can incorporate them...
by Gabe Gabrielsen | Jan 20, 2013 | About the Public Sector, Trends
Very early on, the British Monarchy insisted on a 4 foot 8.5 wheel spacing because they wanted to promote and ensure maximum trade and commerce throughout the kingdom. They decreed that every wagon and ox carts had to have a wheel spacing of 4 feet, 8.5 inches. They...