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Why Data Literacy is Crucial for High-Level Federal Communicators
Partnership for Public Service
JUNE 5, 2024
For high-level federal communicators, the ability to understand and use data to communicate effectively is not just beneficial—it’s essential. Federal communicators play a vital role in delivering accurate and meaningful information to the public, stakeholders and decision-makers.
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Faster and more sustainable communications systems
Open Access Government - Technology News
JULY 11, 2024
With 6G technology on the horizon promising to revolutionise global communication networks, innovations such as these are crucial for meeting the escalating demands of a digitally interconnected world. The post Faster and more sustainable communications systems appeared first on Open Access Government.
THE ACADEMIC-GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATIONS GAP
Barrett & Greene
APRIL 22, 2024
North Carolina has set up formal ways for government departments to communicate their research needs to universities across the state. 2. Advice also focuses on Initiating communications at the beginning of a research project, not when it’s finished. Communications don’t have to go to the Cabinet Secretary or the Commissioner.
A Guide For City Managers & CAOs to Achieve Operational Excellence
Advertiser: Noratek
This guide addresses the unique operational challenges faced by smaller municipalities, such as limited resources, budget constraints, and diverse community needs. By leveraging digital tools, City Managers and Municipal Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) can streamline workflows, enhance communication, and improve service delivery.
Improving government communication with Smart Brevity
Partnership for Public Service
JULY 9, 2024
In the second event of our 2024 Federal Communications Series , Phil Dufresne, senior editor at Axios HQ, delivered a one-hour workshop on how federal communicators can incorporate Smart Brevity into their content. Communication in government is key. Why Smart Brevity? Simple words and phrases have more impact than complex ones.
The Case for Accessible Communications Technology
GovLoop
DECEMBER 15, 2023
But the measure of an effective communications platform is how accessible it is for everyone to participate. No Going Back When millions of people began working from home several years ago, seamless communications platforms such as Zoom for Government became invaluable. Governments for Zoom Video Communications.
Building trust in government through strategic communications
Partnership for Public Service
OCTOBER 25, 2023
One of the key themes emphasized throughout the event was the role that effective communication plays in shaping trust and building relationships between federal institutions and the people they serve. Use the trust triangle of authenticity, logic, and empathy to guide effective communication. Here are three main takeaways: 1.
Artificial intelligence to understand and communicate tasks to each other
Open Access Government - Technology News
MARCH 20, 2024
AI controlling other AI models Performing an unknown task without prior training and then articulating instructions for others to reproduce is unique to human communication. The post Artificial intelligence to understand and communicate tasks to each other appeared first on Open Access Government.
Communicating Clearly About Community Health
NLC (National League of Cities)
MAY 1, 2024
Communicating about community health can be tricky because people from different walks of life and different professions can have very different understandings or knowledge of the concept. As a result, they may not see how community health goals intersect with their own. This can make cross-sector collaboration difficult.
Communications Challenges in the 21st Century
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
MARCH 12, 2024
Take any emergency or disaster and you will find that communications is the key ingredient that needs to be present to have a successful outcome. Communications systems are changing rapidly to become lighter with more capabilities, including linking people and organizations with satellites. This is the topic for this podcast.
Crisis Communications as Damage Control
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
One only has to watch or read the national news to see crisis communications being practiced. In those situations you need to know something about crisis communications, the topic of this podcast. In those situations you need to know something about crisis communications, the topic of this podcast.
How AWS Wickr can enable secure communications for the Australian Government and its allies
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 24, 2024
Messaging applications are becoming increasingly core to the way Australians communicate. Research by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) found that nearly four out of five Australians use a messaging application for personal purposes. To learn more and get started, visit the AWS Wickr webpage , or contact us.
New York Invests in Emergency Wireless Communications
State Tech Magazine
AUGUST 9, 2022
Over the past few years, collaborative technology that supports communication efforts across industries has been a must. million to help counties upgrade the wireless technology that first responders and public safety officials use to communicate. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the release of $62.5
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Easing Communications With Civic Engagement Solutions
State Tech Magazine
JANUARY 30, 2023
How to improve citizen engagement,” says Matthew Kaiser, communications and marketing director for Fairfax, Va. It’s a challenge cities everywhere deal with all the time. What can a local government do to help its citizens become more involved?”
Disaster Zone Podcast: Crisis Communications as Damage Control
Disaster Zone blog
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
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US government agencies can communicate, collaborate securely with AWS Wickr
AWS Public Sector Blog
JANUARY 25, 2024
Driven by the need for convenience, real-time conversations, and anywhere, anytime access, electronic messaging has become a go-to means of communication. In fact, instant messaging has become the preferred form of internal workplace communications, including email, according to Gartner’s 2022 Channel Benchmark and other research studies.
Communicate With Confidence in the Workplace
GovLoop
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Good communication happens when our message is received how we intended. Sometimes what we communicate is misconstrued because we all have different communication styles. Here are five tips on how to communicate with confidence in the workplace: 1. Adapt to the communication style of the person you are speaking with.
The value of communication in sharing success
Partnership for Public Service
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
In December, the Partnership for Public Service hosted a virtual event with Jason Love, a program analyst and award coordinator at the Department of Health and Human Services, to share how federal communicators can shape positive narratives about government and amplify agency success stories. Here are three key takeaways: 1.
Best of 2023: Risk and Crisis Communications
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
JANUARY 2, 2024
Best of 2023 podcasts: One of emergency management’s major partners in all things concerning disasters, from the preparation phase to the response and recovery is our public information/affairs officers who support what we are trying to do in communicating with the public. I highly recommend this podcast to your listening.
What is needed for enterprise communications
Open Access Government - Technology News
JULY 3, 2023
In this opinion piece, Charles Stephenson, Divisional Director from YUDU Sentinel, explores the way ahead when it comes to enterprise communications While a messaging app such as WhatsApp can be helpful for everyday communications, such a social messaging app is unsuitable for crisis communications.
THE PERILS AND PRICE OF SPEEDY COMMUNICATIONS
Barrett & Greene
MARCH 25, 2024
So, before we say anything more about the various problems that come along with advances in communications technologies, let it be clear that we’re thoroughly captivated by technology and hope we always will be. Soon after we adjusted to communications arriving this way, we began to miss the old-fashioned mail system.
Unified Communications Boosts Productivity for Government Employees
State Tech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Cisco’s unified communications platform has been key to keeping employees productive and engaged. “It Unified communications delivers integrated voice and video calling, messaging, file sharing, collaboration and other capabilities. In Jefferson County, N.Y., It’s proving indispensable for state and…
Satellite Communications in Disasters
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Communications in disasters has always been an issue—across the board. In this podcast we dive into what makes communications so difficult in a disaster and how having communications options and redundancy is critical. Communications in disasters has always been an issue—across the board. Today’s guest is James Clevenger.
Could AI interpret and decode animal communication?
Open Access Government - Technology News
JULY 28, 2023
Machine learning tools could provide transformative insights into animal communication, using AI models to decode and track conversation There is no Rosetta Stone for translating animal communication signals, their meaning must be deciphered through careful observation and experimentation.
Communication is Key: Ensuring your municipality has effective communication in place
AccessE11
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
You need a communication solution that is centralized, real time, and easy to use and access. To be clear, although giving citizens an avenue to report on issues is an important aspect of communication, it is not the only aspect. Communication among the employees of a municipality is also very important.
Overcoming Disaster Response Communication Challenges
Government Technology Insider
AUGUST 15, 2022
Making the process harder are many disaster response communication challenges, which require significant effort to overcome. Thankfully, the growing number of communities affected by server storms and other natural disasters are not alone. What are the biggest challenges facing first responders in emergencies?
Risk and Crisis Communications
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
DECEMBER 20, 2022
One of emergency management’s major partners in all things concerning disasters, from the preparation phase to the response and recovery is our public information/affairs officers who support what we are trying to do in communicating with the public. A great reference for everyone having anything to do with risk and crisis communications.
Navigating Crisis Communication Gaps: Strategies for Overcoming Disaster Response Challenges
Government Technology Insider
AUGUST 23, 2023
In the aftermath of severe storms, communities grapple with widespread damage and daunting disaster response communication challenges. This is where first responders and agencies meet to provide devices and strategies for navigating these crisis communication issues. What does the future of disaster response look like?
Private LTE fills coverage gaps for communication emergencies
GCN
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
The Colorado Department of Transportation is testing a “network in a box” that would allow first responders and CDOT employees to communicate in remote areas or where the fiber infrastructure has been damaged.
Automating multi-channel communication for school bus delays
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Communication with parents is a must for school districts. In this blog post, I walk through how to set up a solution that enables school districts to notify a targeted group of parents about school bus breakdowns and delays via the parent’s preferred method of communication (i.e.,
Interdepartmental Government Communication Strategy 2023: Tips and Considerations From GovPilot
GovPilot
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
However, oftentimes, interdepartmental communications are slow, inefficient, or even non-existent which creates various issues throughout the municipality. If these departments are not communicating effectively, silos in workflows and timelines of projects cause governments to produce lesser quality, slower moving improvements.
Communicate with Confidence in the Workplace
GovLoop
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Good communication happens when our message is received how we intended. Sometimes what we communicate is misconstrued because we all have different communication styles. Here are five tips on how to communicate with confidence in the workplace: 1. Adapt to the communication style of the person you are speaking with.
Information Sharing and Communication Strategies
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
He helps families open communications, create resiliency, and develop leadership by preparing for inevitable emergencies and natural disasters so they can protect themselves and live a life without fear. Earlier, Daniel interviewed Eric Holdeman about information sharing and his communications strategies which is the subject of this podcast.
New Partnership network helps federal communicators share agency success stories
Partnership for Public Service
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Donna Garland, chair of the Partnership’s PAO Roundtable; deputy associate administrator for communication and marketing, General Services Administration. In a recent interview, Garland talked about her work in federal communications, why she joined the roundtable and what she has learned as a result.
House Committee Advances Communications Infrastructure Preemption Bill
NLC (National League of Cities)
JUNE 8, 2023
This legislation would codify in statute recent actions taken by the Federal Communications Commission to preempt local authority over wireless telecommunications facility siting and […] Source One bill, H.R. 3557, the American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023, is of particular interest to local governments.
Short, sweet, simple: Tips for effective government communications
GCN
APRIL 14, 2023
When it comes to communicating vital information to residents, a “clarity before clever” strategy works best, one expert says.
Transforming public sector communication with phone-based voice AI
Open Access Government - Technology News
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
and NTT are transforming UK local council communication with phone-based Voice AI, addressing challenges in resident engagement across various community services Yet, despite a solid online presence, a substantial 60% of their interactions remain via the phone channel, and many do not have the resources to maintain efficiency.
Discover Airborne-to-Ground 4G/5G Communications and Enhanced Wireless Connectivity: Part 1
Government Technology Insider
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The airborne-to-ground 4G/5G Communications pilots begin with equipping DoD aircraft with private 5G platforms for initial entry communications and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), explained Tim Kokinda, 5G Product Director, Cornet Technology.
Communicating headwinds and tailwinds
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Investor relations should always address business-critical headwinds and tailwinds. But which do companies refer to more—and how does that choice affect market performance?
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CFP: Serials Librarian Special Issue on the Uses of AI in Scholarly Communication
A Library Writer's Blog
APRIL 22, 2024
Call for Papers and Peer Reviewers: Serials Librarian Special Issue on the Uses of AI in Scholarly Communication Serials Librarian is a quarterly peer-reviewed journal for the international serials community. Manuscripts will be evaluated on a rolling basis.
Governor Appoints CDT Deputy Director of Communications & Stakeholder Relations
California Department of Technology
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
September 27, 2023 – Monica Hernández has been appointed CDT’s new Deputy Director of Communications and Stakeholder Relations at the California. Since 2021, Monica has served as Deputy Director of Communications at the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Her first day at CDT will be October 6.
Effective Library Internal Communication Is Not Impossible! Libraries Share Tips for Keeping Staff Up to Date, Engaged, and Happy
Super Library Marketing
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
This happened because we had a messy, unorganized internal communications strategy. If we were having problems getting information to staff about a fun event, we were really in trouble when it came to communicating the information they needed to do their work properly. Internal communications: marketing’s forgotten stepchild.
Communications Specialist III (Risk Communications), Seattle, WA
Disaster Zone blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
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