It used to be mean excellence!

My mother used to say this when she was making dinner and it didn’t come out quite right, or sewing one of our dresses and the hem was a bit off. Oh well, it’s “good enough for government work.” 

She and many other people have come to use the term as synonymous with mediocrity. 

But that wasn’t always the meaning. The phrase actually originated during World War II and was a compliment, which meant that the work surpassed the most rigorous and demanding standards.

In our work with public sectors, I’m on a mission to help you redefine this term. There are so many public employees who care deeply about serving their constituents, but lack the support, professional development and tools to do so. 

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