Park Leaders

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

“If you’re going to be really good at it, you’re passionate about it. ” Being a park ranger is about more than just trees and trails. Phil Gaines and I both believe it is about the people you meet and the relationships you nurture in this close-knit community. And they need leaders who will listen.

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Citizen Lab

MARCH 13, 2023

From costly expenses to loss of control, several misconceptions about community engagement can hinder local governments from unlocking the full potential of participatory democracy to this day. In this blog post, we’ll explore five of the most-heard myths and why they’re not true.

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GovLoop

JULY 13, 2023

As she thought about her options, she realized that what she loved most about playing music was connecting with people emotionally. . “Thinking of our identities in this way can make us more resilient in the face of change.” That insight eventually helped her forge a new career path as a cognitive scientist.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 16, 2023

We asked readers of our Daily Awesome newsletter and attendees at a recent event on AI literacy for their thoughts about AI. Fewer than half of respondents said they currently use AI in their work, but about 80% believe it could help their agency in the future. It did a pretty good job!) How could AI be useful at your agency? “If

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Careers in Government

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The post The Shift in Leadership: It’s About Who They Are Being, Not Just What They Are Doing appeared first on Careers in Government. This article explores five key areas of this paradigm shift, why they are essential in today's leadership landscape, and provides reflective questions for leaders.

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Center for Community Progress

MARCH 28, 2024

When you live next door to a long-abandoned house or down the street from a vacant lot that’s a magnet for illegal dumping , it’s easy to feel powerless to do anything about it. Photo: Center for Community Progress) Why is it so hard to do something about a vacant property? This process takes years.

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State Tech Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2023

For example, state and local governments have become enthusiastic about putting as much information as possible online, but this is often siloed based on department or government level. Here are answers to some common questions. Can AI improve citizen services? AI absolutely is a valuable tool.

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FedTech Magazine

APRIL 12, 2024

The federal government continues to take a cautious look at the potential of artificial intelligence; most AI projects remain in the planning phases, according to a Government Accountability Office report. But many agencies think that AI has value. Here are answers to five common questions: What are the Biggest Challenges to Incorporating AI?

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GCN

JANUARY 22, 2024

COMMENTARY | While wastewater surveillance doesn't prevent all viral transmission, its role in understanding the extent of transmission could help officials ensure schools stay open during a public health emergency.

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State Tech Magazine

MARCH 4, 2024

Here are five things to know about this authentication method. Continuous authentication is a tweak to traditional authentication methods, turning log-in-at-the-start authentication into more active monitoring. The usual goal is to reduce the security risk from stolen or borrowed credentials or malware-infected workstations.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Since OpenAI released ChatGPT last November, it’s been hard to avoid the hype about generative AI. What’s Different About Generative AI? To read more about how AI can (and will) change your work, download it here: Get the guide Illustration by Marc Tom Favorite The truth is it probably won’t be either anytime soon.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The physical shopping experience matters more than ever, says Value Retail founder Scott Malkin, whose company owns some of the world’s best-performing luxury shopping destinations.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

I wrote about this in more depth in " 6Ps and cultural planning and the failure to create a network of African American historic sites across the DMV " (2016) in response to articles spurred by the opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. In fact, DC should participate too.)

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GCN

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

COMMENTARY | Mayor Eric Adams’ Zoning for Housing Opportunity plan would partly reverse effects of restrictive policies that limited development in the name of preserving neighborhood character.

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FedTech Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2024

Here are five questions about liquid cooling technologies: 1. Federal agencies need to ensure their data centers can withstand the effects of climate change, from record-breaking temperatures to unexpected outages and changing weather patterns across the globe. How Does Liquid Cooling Work?

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NLC (National League of Cities)

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By Clark Cooper, Senior Strategic Advisor, VC3 When talking with towns and cities, we often hear a variety of perspectives and observations about cloud data backup. It’s a technology that has rapidly advanced and improved over the years, becoming an essential part of many data backup and disaster recovery strategies.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Public funding for biotech remains tenuous, but in 2022 and 2023 venture capitalists have continued to pour money into innovative platforms that could revolutionize the sector.

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State Tech Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2023

Still, misconceptions linger about state government programs designed to support universal broadband access. A key step in many of those efforts has been the development of formal, statewide broadband expansion plans, often at the behest of state legislatures or as a strategic component of states’ broadband programs. Let’s clear a few…

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Human Transit

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Paul Comfort, Conversations about Equity and Inclusion in Public Transportation, Comfort Consulting, 2022. He is, as you’d expect, an upbeat guy, keen to talk about successes, build morale, and help agencies learn from each others’ experience. How much does ridership matter right now?

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

APRIL 18, 2024

Decarbonization has emerged as a critical tool in the fight against climate change, but it also shows promise as a means of economic acceleration across the globe. Learn how.

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Careers in Government

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The post The Truth About Toxic Workplaces: What to Do appeared first on Careers in Government. A toxic work environment makes you feel psychologically unsafe. You feel like you could be punished or rejected at any unknown time.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

First think about the absolute worst When looking for a business breakthrough, a design innovation, or a flash of artistic insight, it’s smart to think in reverse ," but I forgot. But it's also about brainstorming. I meant to read this Financial Times column last week, " The secret to finding the best idea ever?

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GCN

APRIL 17, 2024

Wisconsin voters approved a ballot measure banning such cash infusions earlier this month. Proponents of the bans say they limit interference in elections, but opponents say chronically underfunded elections offices need help.

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State Tech Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

In advance of TAGITM 2024, StateTech spoke with Semple about his session, “AI Will Change Everything”; AI’s role in increasing operational efficiency; and what governments can do to prepare for its…

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Next City

JANUARY 30, 2024

Mayors are engaged in next-level problem-solving.

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Disaster Zone blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Other "systems" are needed to manage the border.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 11, 2023

Generative AI is evolving at record speed while CEOs are still learning the technology’s business value and risks. Here, we offer some of the generative AI essentials.

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FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Still, misconceptions linger about government programs designed to… A key step in many of those efforts has been the development of formal, statewide broadband expansion plans that use data and stakeholder input to identify and refine goals, recommend activities and detail implementation strategies.

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GCN

JANUARY 6, 2023

The workhorse computing language suffers from a “major image problem” rooted in fundamental misperceptions, researchers say.

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GCN

JANUARY 8, 2024

Mobile sports betting is live and legal in 37 states and Washington, D.C. Online casino games are legal in 7 states. Those numbers could grow in 2024.

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Careers in Government

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The post 10 Behaviors to Avoid When Talking About Tough Topics appeared first on Careers in Government. Solutions are created through collaboration, contribution, and cooperation.

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GovPilot

AUGUST 25, 2023

Local government operations are becoming a more relevant conversation topic in everyday life due to the relatively recent recognition in the media of the importance of local governance through television shows and movies.

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State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2023

Artificial intelligence technology has recently caused a stir in the IT world and beyond. But how can state and local governments best harness it? Agencies may benefit from taking a broader view of the current landscape for AI in local government and look at how machine learning assists public organizations, along with AI’s potential pitfalls.

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GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

It’s almost too obvious to say that agencies should care about their people in order to attract and maintain a happy, productive workforce. But while plenty of organizations talk about responding to their employees’ needs, many do little about it. And what does “care about” mean, anyway? ” Download the e-book.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In prisons, restrictive housing—including solitary confinement—is meant to temporarily separate those who engage in violent or disruptive behavior from the general population. While this is meant to be a safety measure, there are concerns that.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 5, 2022

What did researchers find about how people think things are going and what the future holds? The American Opportunity Survey spotlights Americans’ views on the state of the economy and other trends.

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