Across the Federal sector there are promises to break down silos; claims of greater transparency; words like collaboration, communication and trust becoming part of what is required for forward movement.
And across the Government contracting sector, within industry and within government, there are individual leaders who truly understand what it takes, who are setting an example that not only encourages engagement, but also motivates and pushes others on their teams and within their organizations to do the same. These individuals are empowering and changing how government and industry can work together, and doing so selflessly, without expectation for personal gain but instead, for the betterment of the industry,
Continuing our commitment to shine a light on the good stuff, to spotlight those that are #doingitright, the Engage FedGov Awards recognize and celebrate exceptional individual leaders from across government and industry who stand out from the crowd for their willingness to drive BOLD approaches and innovative engagement strategies while supporting a culture shift across the Federal sector which values collaboration, open communication, transparency, and partnership between and across the Federal government and industry partner ecosystems.
The nominations are now open for multiple industry segments – Federal Health, National Security and Law Enforcement, Citizen Services, Department of Defence, Federal Financials, Federal Infrastructure, and Federal Science (you may select more than one).
Nominations will be evaluated by a team of Government and industry leaders, with the selected honorees announced later in 2024.
Deadline for completed submissions and references has been extended to September 30, 2024. Nominate here.
Save the Date: November 20th – The annual Elev8 GovCon & Engage FedGov event, which will bring together the top brands and leaders from across the Federal GovCon space, and again will be hosted at The Guiness Factory (located north of DC) this year will be even bigger with more attendees, more activities, more to miss out on if you’re not there. Details here.
There are Six Key Characteristics that Make up an Engaged Leader
Exemplify Open Communication
Whether it is through speaking at events, sharing on open platforms such as LinkedIn, or writing executive insight pieces that offer advice and insight, the engaged leader shares their thought leadership, is open to making public what they know to serve a greater good.
Evidence of Mission Focus
An engaged leader understands their mission focus is not turned inward to their specific organization but instead looks outward, to their stakeholders. This means taking and receiving lessons learned from others serving the same or similar communities. It means finding ways to engage stakeholders, vendors and potential partners, to drive collaborative solutions with the users’ needs in focus.
Execution as a Good Partner
Engaged leaders prefer not to do a power dance, across tables or in the public eye. Being open, transparent, and authentic in who they are and what they want to achieve, these leaders demonstrate they are good and reliable partners. Being a good partner, these leaders are clear in what they say, understand their role and the roles of those around them, and they execute according to that.
Engage with the Community
Whether it is through industry days, networking opportunities, written content or collaboration in working groups, the engaged leader is part of the discussion, attending events, being accessible and available. The expression “a rising tide lifts many boats” reminds everyone of something engaged leaders know – that there are opportunities for everyone and we do better when we work together. Whether it is as a mentor, an advisor, a board member, or a panellist, these leaders are familiar names and faces.
Encourage Inclusivity
Leaders who see the bigger picture are often surrounded by people who represent that bigger picture. Engaged leaders surround themselves with people who support and challenge them, with people who come from diverse backgrounds and with varied experience. Engaged leaders encourage discussion, not for its own sake, but because they want the ideas brought forth from their diverse and inclusive team.
Exemplify Innovation
Whether it is through technology, culture, mission or approach, leaders that succeed do not stand still. Innovation signifies life, implies thought and forward movement, and is critical as the world becomes increasingly complex and challenging. Engaged leaders understand this, ask for big ideas and seek solutions that are focused on driving their organizations forward.
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Deadline for completed submissions has been extended beyond August 16, 2024. Date TBD. Nominate here.
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