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Build a Culture of Collaboration

Break through barriers faced by both state and local agencies and organizations by creating the inclusive culture that transforms community outcomes.

Improve operational efficiency with a shift in mindset

Struggling to keep up with increased public demand and fewer resources? Do constantly changing priorities put a strain on employees? To achieve a sustained level of operational efficiency with limited budgets and resources, agencies must encourage employees to develop an outward mindset that empowers them to adopt new behaviors that improve results. With decades of industry expertise, Arbinger’s leadership development and training solutions focus on changing mindsets as a foundation to help state and local government organizations build collaborative cultures, improve communication and performance across departments, and create an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity.


22%

Only 22% of government  respondents agreed that their agency is well-prepared to retain top talent. (Deloitte)


69%

69% of state and local government HR professionals said retention is top of mind because of increased employee attrition. (MissionSquare Reseach Institute) 

39%

39%

39% of local government leaders agreed that they felt burnt out from work. (CivicPulse) 

56%

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56% of local governments state that workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is a high priority. (MissionSquare Reseach Institute)

How Arbinger can help

Create a foundation of trust within your agency and the communities you serve

Break down the silos that prevent effective collaboration

Employee burnout, poor team cohesion, and a lack of cross-functional collaboration are challenges faced by government agencies. Our Outward Leadership program empowers leaders to tackle tough challenges like poor communication, low engagement, turnover, and conflict by giving leaders the tools to enhance community cooperation and elevate cross-agency collaboration. We work to support leaders with our proven mindset tools to create opportunities for meaningful change and measurable impact.

Improve team efficiency, productivity, and performance

Agencies operate in a fish bowl, required to do their jobs  both effectively and transparently. With Outward Performance training, teams are able to overcome the consequences of conflict and disconnection to improve collaboration, self-accountability, innovation.  The result is improved efficiency, increased performance, and better overall productivity.

Cultivate an inclusive culture that brings people together

Communities expect their government entities to both embrace and embody their constituents’ values, perspectives, and diverse points of view. Yet many agencies struggle with internal mindset issues that jeopardize their ability to embrace community values. Arbinger’s Outward Inclusion program, built specifically to foster improved diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI),  helps state and local governments build a culture that values diversity, welcomes the uniqueness of individuals, and provides a safe, accepting environment in the workplace and community.

Break down the silos that prevent effective collaboration

Employee burnout, poor team cohesion, and a lack of cross-functional collaboration are challenges faced by government agencies. Our Outward Leadership program empowers leaders to tackle tough challenges like poor communication, low engagement, turnover, and conflict by giving leaders the tools to enhance community cooperation and elevate cross-agency collaboration. We work to support leaders with our proven mindset tools to create opportunities for meaningful change and measurable impact.

Improve team efficiency, productivity, and performance

Agencies operate in a fish bowl, required to do their jobs  both effectively and transparently. With Outward Performance training, teams are able to overcome the consequences of conflict and disconnection to improve collaboration, self-accountability, innovation.  The result is improved efficiency, increased performance, and better overall productivity.

Cultivate an inclusive culture that brings people together

Communities expect their government entities to both embrace and embody their constituents’ values, perspectives, and diverse points of view. Yet many agencies struggle with internal mindset issues that jeopardize their ability to embrace community values. Arbinger’s Outward Inclusion program, built specifically to foster improved diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI),  helps state and local governments build a culture that values diversity, welcomes the uniqueness of individuals, and provides a safe, accepting environment in the workplace and community.

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State & local government tools

Our programs and methodology are built on 45 years of research in the psychology of human behavior and motivation—and work with organizations of all types and sizes. Arbinger’s state and local government tools empower your leaders and teams to navigate conflict, strengthen relationships, and improve work efficiency.

Becoming Accountable

  • Reframing My Job Responsibilities
  • Assessing My Impact on Others
  • Holding Myself Accountable

Taking Ownership

  • Recognizing the Challenges I Create
  • Focusing on Results vs Blame
  • Owning My Career Development

Creating Collaboration

  • Developing Clear Expectations
  • Ensuring Ongoing Alignment
  • Improving Communication

Resolving Conflict

  • Transforming Tension
  • Inviting Heightened Self-Awareness
  • Repairing & Rebuilding Relationships

You don’t have to tackle culture transformation alone

Contact Arbinger to see how our industry expertise can help transform your culture and improve performance.

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