Leading through disruption requires ‘the gene for change’
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Bose CEO Lila Snyder discusses the skills CEOs and their teams need to adapt to change and embrace transformation.
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Leading from the front: How DBS embraces change and empowers employees
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 26, 2023
Yan Hong Lee, managing director and head of group human resources for DBS, discusses creating a purpose-driven, empowered organization.
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Leading successful change initiatives: An interview with John Kotter, professor emeritus at the Harvard Business School and founder of Kotter International – Episode #188
Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast
JUNE 1, 2021
John Kotter ( @JohnPKotter ) is one of the most respected thinkers on the topics of leadership and change. This can block blood flow, leading to a pain crisis. Your doctor might change the dosage of your heart rhythm drugs. Alexander Eaton, director of Retina Health Centers, said of its final approval.
Asia at the forefront of global change: On the cusp of a new era
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 26, 2024
Global forces are pushing the world into a new period in which rules will have to change fundamentally. In these uncertain yet exciting times, Asia is poised to lead the way.
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Forward Thinking on the existential issues facing the middle classes in every country with Homi Kharas
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Historically, the middle class has always tried to avoid change and to reduce levels of uncertainty, but it now has to embrace change and write itself a new narrative, says a leading economist.
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Looking within: How Walmart in Mexico changed everything for an omnichannel future
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 2, 2023
The executive committee at Walmex had to lead differently to take the company into the digital age. They reflect on the changes in the organization and in themselves.
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Forward Thinking on the tricky business of removing carbon from our world with Nan Ransohoff
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 6, 2023
A leading market maker for investment in carbon removal believes that tackling climate change has to be done quickly, but that the problem is tractable. Doom-laden thinking has gone too far.
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Change management will be critical to implementing generative AI
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Louise Herring, a partner based in London who co-leads McKinsey’s Analytics Academy in Europe, outlines why the extent to which companies can generate impact from generative AI could depend on their ability to manage change effectively.
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The power of continuous learning for federal employees
Partnership for Public Service
DECEMBER 11, 2023
In today’s rapidly changing world, embracing continuous learning is more important than ever for federal employees, who play a crucial role in serving the public and implementing government policies. Keeping pace with change. The federal landscape frequently changes due to legislative reform, new regulations or societal demands.
Building Equitable Climate Resilience: Learnings from Policy and Systems Change Academy Convening
NLC (National League of Cities)
APRIL 23, 2024
From greenhouse gases and wildfire smoke leading to reduced air quality to rising temperatures impacting agricultural productivity and the food supply chain, the impacts of climate change on cities are complex and widespread.
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How Cities Around the World are Turning to School Grounds to Address Climate Change
NLC (National League of Cities)
JULY 6, 2023
The message is clear – without transformational, rapid, and collaborative change from across the world, all of us will be subject to the most extreme impacts from climate change.
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Rethinking Urban Climate Research in the Shadow of Climate Breakdown
The City Fix
JUNE 15, 2022
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), composed of hundreds of the world’s leading scientists, puts considerable weight on urban climate action in developing pathways towards sustainable futures. The 6th Assessment Report of the IPCC recognizes that urban areas present. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
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What @sog_ced is reading online: March 2024
Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
APRIL 2, 2024
How employment has changed over the past four years? To learn more read NC Department of Commerce’s recently released LEAD Feed article: [link] commerce.nc.gov/news/the-lead- feed/nc-business-applications-surge-following-covid What do biotech, professional business services, and yarn production companies have in common?
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Financing the net-zero transition: From planning to practice
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 13, 2023
Financial institutions will play a leading role in the transition to a net-zero economy. To maximize the opportunity, they must make fundamental changes across portfolios and organizations.
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How Municipalities Can Foster Sustainable, Affordable Housing
NLC (National League of Cities)
JANUARY 11, 2024
From tackling climate change to addressing social equity, municipalities have the power to shape a future where everyone has access to quality, sustainable and healthy homes. Building Decarbonization Policies Local governments can lead the charge in reducing […] Source
Perovskite LED display promises next-gen smart devices
Open Access Government - Technology News
APRIL 11, 2024
The light absorption and emission properties enable additional functionalities such as solar energy harvesting, potentially changing how devices are powered and enhancing their energy efficiency. These features include touch sensitivity, light responsiveness, fingerprint recognition, and the ability to monitor the user’s pulse.
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How has trade between economies evolved over time?
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Over the past few years, leading economies have reconfigured their main trading partners. Explore for which economies and for which sectors trading partners are changing in this shifting trade landscape.
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Three ways the public sector can hire, train and retain skilled digital transformation teams
AWS Public Sector Blog
APRIL 25, 2024
This is a guest post written by a digital department lead for the UK Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). And while it’s important for some people to work for the greater good, we’re also aware that professional priorities can change at different stages of a career. It’s responsible for making $266 billion in payments each year.
Data Ecosystems Help Agencies Succeed
GovLoop
OCTOBER 19, 2023
“It’s looking at your data like an ecosystem,” said Winston Chang, Chief Technology Officer for the Global Public Sector at Snowflake, a leading data cloud company. Within the data ecosystem, Chang identified three core pillars for transformation: people, processes and technology. That’s one measure of agency success.
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Playing offense to create Nordic sustainability champions
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 31, 2022
Nordic companies are uniquely positioned to lead the world in combating climate change, potentially creating a Nordic Silicon Valley of sustainability.
Forward Thinking on the fragility of the world’s food systems and how to fix them with Jessica Fanzo
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Many people think that hunger and climate change happen to poor people in faraway countries and won’t affect them, says a leading food systems expert. But that is a naïve perception of the world.”.
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4 Ways to Flex Your Leadership From The Classroom
Homeroom
MAY 8, 2023
By: Lauren Pfeffer Stuart Did you know there are ways to lead while still keeping your classroom position? I loved being with kids, but felt I wanted to impact education on a larger scale, and I needed a change of pace. In 2014, I was feeling burnt out, as many educators often feel.
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Playing offense to create Nordic sustainability champions
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Nordic companies are uniquely positioned to lead the world in combating climate change, potentially creating a Nordic Silicon Valley of sustainability.
3 Ways Cities Can Leverage Micromobility Services for Good
The City Fix
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Cities are redefining their relationship with transport and it’s some of the smallest vehicles that are leading the way. Recent changes in mobility. Shared bike services, e-bikes, scooters and mopeds, together known as micromobility, are proliferating in the urban landscape. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
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A Plan for Access in Arkansas
GovLoop
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Time for a Change Several years ago, Marty Sullivan, Director of the office, and Tim Holthoff, Director of the Court Information Systems Division, realized it was time to move away from an outdated case management system. That wastes time and effort and can lead to arrest warrants.
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Powering AI: The growing energy challenge
Open Access Government - Technology News
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Powering AI: AI holds great potential in various fields, from coding to driving, but widespread adoption could lead to an energy demand surpassing some nations. As AI becomes more efficient, it becomes more accessible and used in more applications, following Jevons’ Paradox, leading to a net increase in resource use.
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Technology’s role in sustainability: Takeaways from the AWS Sustainability Breakfast Briefing
AWS Public Sector Blog
MARCH 14, 2024
From a business perspective, it leads to additional benefits like cost savings and more engaged customers. For the public sector, a transparent and stakeholder-focused sustainability strategy leads to an increased likelihood of citizen behavioural change, with resulting societal benefits.
Project Management to Product Management: Making the Move
GovLoop
APRIL 13, 2023
It’s more than a change in terminology; it’s a change in perspective. That can lead to a result that doesn’t align with goals and is often difficult to scale or improve without starting over. That can lead to a result that doesn’t align with goals and is often difficult to scale or improve without starting over.
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Factoring People Into the Tech Equation
GovLoop
JANUARY 24, 2024
The world is changing around us so fast that it’s hard to keep pace. Clearly, the answer is technology,” said Winston Chang, CTO at Snowflake, a leading data cloud company. If an agency wants to improve productivity and other outcomes, Chang explained, “the best way is to increase our talent and our technology together.”
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Why you must future-proof your business using data loss protection
Open Access Government - Technology News
AUGUST 21, 2023
In tech and cybersecurity, change is constant, and evolving is necessary for business protection. When it comes to cybersecurity, it often boils down to implementing security solutions, measures, and policies that will allow for change down the line when it is needed. How can you future-proof your business?
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Holodeck: Changing robotics training with infinite virtual environments
Open Access Government - Technology News
APRIL 15, 2024
The post Holodeck: Changing robotics training with infinite virtual environments appeared first on Open Access Government. Startrek coming to life Holodeck operates on the idea of using language-based commands to replicate detailed virtual spaces.
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Manage Like a Mother
Park Leaders
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Valerie emphasizes the distinction between judging character and changing behavior. She points out that many emerging leaders lack proper training, which can lead to difficulties for both them and their teams. There have been positive changes in the park industry, with more moms and women taking on influential roles as park rangers.
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How U.S. Cities and Counties Are Getting Renewable Energy
The City Fix
JULY 1, 2020
Cities are a core driver of climate change, accounting for more than 70% of greenhouse gas emissions. Precisely because they are such big GHG emitters, cities can be at the forefront in tackling climate change by leading the switch to clean energy. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
Collaboration, Culture and DEI: A Living System Across Government
Google Public Sector
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Agencies that have invested in building a culture where everyone has a voice, where collaboration across teams and locations is standard, and where employees can embrace curiosity and change are prepared to meet the challenges of today – and tomorrow. During this session, we explore why technology is not a silver bullet for culture change.
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Empathy on TikTok: Farmers and climate change
Open Access Government - Technology News
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Farmers, traditionally focused on agriculture, are finding a unique way to engage in conversations about climate change through TikTok Researchers at Penn State discovered that TikTok can elicit emotional empathy from viewers of farmer’s climate change -related videos.
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Combating cyber-enabled fraud: Sapphire’s proactive cyber security approach
Open Access Government - Technology News
MAY 16, 2024
Given the vast number of cyber-enabled frauds in the UK, significant changes in the approach to cyber security are necessary to achieve this goal. Clicking a deceitful link or paying an invoice sent by a criminal posing as the genuine sender is considered fraud and can lead to severe cyber consequences.
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Local Climate Action in US Proves Resilient to COVID-19
The City Fix
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
states, cities and businesses are continuing to lead the fight against climate change. In spite of a global pandemic and the worst economic conditions in nearly a century, U.S. A new report by America’s Pledge provides crucial evidence that state. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
AWS and Halcyon announce climate resilience fellowship cohort
AWS Public Sector Blog
JUNE 7, 2023
AWS is sponsoring this fellowship with Halcyon, a Washington, DC-based nonprofit supporting impact-driven startups, to accelerate solutions that address the compounding effects of climate change on poverty, food insecurity, health disparities, and displacement – issues predominantly faced by vulnerable populations.
TechUK celebrates UK’s top 200 fastest-growing tech companies in public sector
Open Access Government - Technology News
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
As the UK’s leading technology trade association, techUK is pivotal in fostering innovation and collaboration across businesses, government agencies, and stakeholders. With nearly 1,000 members, including a significant proportion of SMEs, techUK champions the transformative power of digital technology to create a better future for all.
A Plan for Access in Arkansas
GovLoop
JANUARY 9, 2024
Time for a Change Several years ago, Marty Sullivan, Director of the office, and Tim Holthoff, Director of the Court Information Systems Division, realized it was time to move away from an outdated case management system. That wastes time and effort and can lead to arrest warrants.
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Build an Environment for Transformation
GovLoop
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
But real change requires an engaged workforce. Michael Gregg, Cybersecurity Chief for North Dakota, and Tony Holmes, Practice Lead for Solutions Architects Public Sector at Pluralsight, outlined how to build a culture that addresses the right issues from the outset and fosters continuous learning. These are the steps they recommend.
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Three Essentials for Grant Success: Ingredients, Preparation, and Presentation
Grant Training Center
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The “so what” question for your project or research must be apparent, and should begin or lead into the narrative. When the donor is expecting excellence, resourcefulness, and a keen awareness of how best to assure outcomes that make a difference, the best way to meet their needs is to incorporate the three essentials for grant success.
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Creating Space for Belonging in Juneau, Alaska — Episode 152
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
MARCH 12, 2024
This year we are honoring women who lead change in their field, and today’s episode does just that. There are so many women who are leaders in parks and recreation and bringing positive change to their communities, and today we’re excited to talk with two women who are leading the way in Juneau, Alaska.
Examining Effective Cost Estimation
GovLoop
JANUARY 12, 2024
This can lead to time delays and rising expenses, along with potentially impact mission-critical operations. Whether by design or inadvertence, that low bid doesn’t reflect the real price of the work, and soon, the change orders start rolling in. An example? Let’s say a military installation needs to build a new barracks.
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