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Communicating headwinds and tailwinds

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

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? Strategy & Corporate Finance Insights Securities Corporate Finance Investor relations

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Overcoming Disaster Response Communication Challenges

Government Technology Insider

Making the process harder are many disaster response communication challenges, which require significant effort to overcome. When dark clouds gather on the horizon, teams of emergency responders are waiting in the wings to help restore power and communications as soon as possible.

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Easing Communications With Civic Engagement Solutions

State Tech Magazine

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?”

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Private LTE fills coverage gaps for communication emergencies

GCN

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.

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New York Invests in Emergency Wireless Communications

State Tech Magazine

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.

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Libraries: It’s Time to Update Your Crisis Communication Plan! Here’s What You Need to Revise.

Super Library Marketing

Show, Episode 161: In the wake of Hurricane Ian, libraries around the world should take the time to update their crisis communication plans. The Library Marketing????????

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Virtualizing satellite communication operations with AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

Despite these advances, satellite communications (satcom) operators still find it challenging to scale and adapt to this new complexity on the ground. Satellite communication network. Each of the steps are described as follows: Prerequisite: Communication satellite.

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State integrates 911 communications, data to improve emergency response

GCN

California is combining the data and notification capabilities of Rave Mobile Safety and RapidDeploy, allowing agencies to publish real-time incident data from their computer-aided dispatch systems to responders. Public Safety

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Counterterrorism Strategic Communications

iGrantWriters

Eligibility: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Eligibility is limited to U.S. and foreign non-profit/nongovernmental organizations, educational institutions, and commercial entities. Description: The overall goal(s) of this project are to: Discredit VEOs, including their leaders, their methods, and their narratives, and degrade their ability to recruit members, supporters, and sympathizers.Â

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Resilient communications vital in storm’s aftermath

GCN

Hurricane Ian forced governments across Florida to respond quickly, leading to calls for improved systems and streamlined recovery operations. Cloud & Infrastructure

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From Communications to Engagement – The Responsive City?

zencity

The post From Communications to Engagement – The Responsive City appeared first on Zencity. In their paper, “The Responsive City Cycle,” Stephen Goldsmith and Betsy Gardner present a model of trust-building between local governments and their residents based on responsiveness.

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From Communications to Engagement – The Responsive City?

zencity

The post From Communications to Engagement – The Responsive City? In their paper, “The Responsive City Cycle,” Stephen Goldsmith and Betsy Gardner present a model of trust-building between local governments and their residents based on responsiveness.

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Develop a communications plan for your community engagement projects

Citizen Lab

Decide who you need to reach Consider the different segments of your audience and identify the best ways… The post Develop a communications plan for your community engagement projects appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog.

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5 basics of a good communications plan for community engagement projects

Citizen Lab

Whether you’re looking to launch a project, are already running one, or have reached the report-out phase, a strong communications plan will help drive the success of your efforts.

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Communication breakdowns hurt otherwise positive view of federal ransomware support, GAO says

GCN

State, local, tribal and territorial governments have “generally positive views” of agencies’ ransomware assistance, but cited “inconsistent communication” from the FBI as a challenge.

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Nobel-winning quantum weirdness undergirds an emerging high-tech industry, promising better ways of encrypting communications and imaging your body

GCN

The quantum entanglement phenomenon could lead to advancements in quantum communication networks and improve medical imaging or GPS positioning. Emerging Tech

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Hinds County electronic system knocked offline, blocking jail, courts and DA communication

GCN

A power outage left one county's criminal justice systems unable to share data, blocking individuals from paying bail or being released from jail. Cloud & Infrastructure

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How Shall We Communicate Risk in an Era of ‘Manufactured Reality’?

Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

I end this set of reflections with two models that are intended to show how reality is created by the power of perceptions and their transformation into shared opinions through socialisation using the powerful new tools that are available in modern mass communication, particularly social media.

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Protecting the Public Through Effective Communication with BlackBerry

CarahCast

In this podcast, BlackBerry discusses how the AtHoc solution provides secure and reliable communications to protect and reach the public community from a centralized and common operating picture. In this podcast, BlackBerry discusses how the AtHoc solution provides secure and reliable communications to protect and reach the public community from a centralized and common operating picture

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New guide to secure software development passes on content but fails on communication, industry official says

GCN

The lengthy document may miss its target audience altogether, one industry observer notes. Cybersecurity

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Ep. 29 - Consistent Communication with Suppliers is Key

Decisions That Matter

On this episode of Decisions That Matter, a Procurated podcast, host Alex Stonehouse is joined by our panel of former Chief Procurement Officers to discuss the possible avenues for repairing strained supplier relationships that can occur during an ongoing project. What makes a good, lasting supplier relationship? When is the right time to raise an issue with your supplier, and what's the best way to do it? What do you do if your supplier cannot deliver to the specs of the contract?

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Ep. 29 - Consistent Communication with Suppliers is Key

Decisions That Matter

On this episode of Decisions That Matter, a Procurated podcast, host Alex Stonehouse is joined by our panel of former Chief Procurement Officers to discuss the possible avenues for repairing strained supplier relationships that can occur during an ongoing project. What makes a good, lasting supplier relationship? When is the right time to raise an issue with your supplier, and what's the best way to do it? What do you do if your supplier cannot deliver to the specs of the contract?

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Advancing communication strategies to support future HIV vaccine use (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

iGrantWriters

This initiative will advance research on communication factors and strategies that will be crucial for successful public understanding, acceptance, and uptake of future vaccines that protect against HIV.

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CFP: Library Marketing and Communications Conference 2022 (November 2-3, 2022 - Indianapolis, Indiana)

A Library Writer's Blog

Interested in presenting at the 9th annual Library Marketing and Communications Conference November 2-3 in Indianapolis, IN? Library Marketing and Communications Conference 2022 CFP URL: [link] November 2 & 3, 2022 Hyatt Regency, Indianapolis The 2022 Library Marketing and Communications Conference (LMCC) Planning Committee invites you to submit presentation proposals for consideration to our 8th Annual LMCC, which will be held in Indianapolis on November 2-3, 2022.

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Closing the digital divide in Black America

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Public & Social Sector Insights Social Sector Broadband communication United StatesFive steps could help to bring broadband and digital equity to every Black household in the United States—urban and rural—while bolstering efforts to create a more inclusive economy.

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How to effectively tell government success stories

Partnership for Public Service

2, the Partnership for Public Service held a virtual workshop to help federal communications professionals learn how to strategically frame government success stories. Uncategorized communication tips storytellingOn Nov.

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I’m very concerned about quality, burnout, and how to communicate to leadership that I need more time and commitment from the project team to plan and write proposals. What would you recommend?

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

I’m very concerned about quality, burnout, and how to communicate to leadership that I need more time and commitment from the project team to plan and write proposals. Dear Experienced Grant Writer: .

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Episode 33: State CIO as Communicator

FedHeads

#FedHeads Robert Shea and Francis Rose welcome Doug Robinson, Executive Director of the National Associations of State CIOs (NASCIO) and Graeme Finley, Principal at Grant Thornton Public Sector to talk about the latest trends in tech in states across the country. NASCIO and Grant Thornton will release their 9th annual survey of State Chief Information Officers tomorrow, October 22 at NASCIOs annual conference in San Diego. NASCIO: [link] Graeme Finley Bio: [link].

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Building Advocates and Allies: How One Library Marketer Used Storytelling To Improve Promotions and Unify His Library

Super Library Marketing

Effective internal communication is incredibly important to the success of any library. Last week, I shared advice from libraries that have had success communicating with staff and stakeholders using tactics like email. Effective Library Internal Communication Is Not Impossible!

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Ep. 48 - The Importance of Knowledge Capture and Effective Communication in the Public Sector with Olivia Duke, CFO of GA DCS.

Decisions That Matter

Olivia shares both strategic and tactical thoughts on a range of topics including procurement, communicating across agencies and internally across departments, the importance capturing institutional knowledge, and hiring the next wave of government leaders. This episode of Decisions that Matter, a Procurated podcast, features a great interview with Olivia Duke , the Chief Financial Officer for Georgia Department of Community Supervision.

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Ep. 48 - The Importance of Knowledge Capture and Effective Communication in the Public Sector with Olivia Duke, CFO of GA DCS.

Decisions That Matter

Olivia shares both strategic and tactical thoughts on a range of topics including procurement, communicating across agencies and internally across departments, the importance capturing institutional knowledge, and hiring the next wave of government leaders. This episode of Decisions that Matter, a Procurated podcast, features a great interview with Olivia Duke , the Chief Financial Officer for Georgia Department of Community Supervision.

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How to communicate so that busy people respond and take action: An interview with Todd Rogers, behavioral scientist and professor, Harvard Kennedy School – Episode #181

Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast

What evidence-based strategies can you use to more effectively craft communications with practical purposes, so that busy people respond and take needed action? Among the topics he’s explored is how to improve written communications with practical purposes.

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As Mobility Undergoes a Revolution, “There Is No Turning Back”: Transforming Transportation 2022

The City Fix

Visit transformingtransportation.org to watch full sessions from the conference. And join the conversation on Twitter with #TTDC22. After COP26, transport has reached an important milestone in the global climate conversation. The electric revolution is underway and it’s now a centerpiece.

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Answering Your Marketing and Communications Questions (And Whether or Not YOU Should Have a Podcast) — Episode 039

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

This month, NRPA has been tackling all things related to marketing and communications. How do I get my marketing and communications team on board with a social media need? Our May issue of Parks & Recreation magazine was filled with articles and tips about branding your park and recreation agency , how to master Facebook ads , and the importance of raising awareness about the great work you do. We also hosted a webinar tackling the latest trends in media and public relations.

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I Spent 3 Hours in a Room Full of Curious and Committed Library Staff: Here Are the 4 Things I Learned From Them!

Super Library Marketing

This was the first-ever pre-conference workshop for the Library Marketing and Communications Conference , which returned in all its in-person glory. And then we wonder why it’s so difficult to create successful library marketing and communications.

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Transforming Transportation 2023: Accelerating Toward Green and Inclusive Mobility

The City Fix

Communications active mobility Andrew Steer Bezos Earth Fund bike lanes Claudia Adriazola-Steil climate action coal COP28 COVID-19 D.C.

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Security Threat! Twitter is Hot Mess Right Now: Four Steps to Lock Down Your Library’s Account

Super Library Marketing

Watch now. The Library Marketing???????? Show, Episode 167: This episode is a must-see for any library that posts on Twitter. Elon Musk’s takeover of the social media platform has put accounts at risk.

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The road to quantum-enabled cybersecurity

Open Access Government - Technology News

Technology News Algorithms Communication Cybersecurity Finance IT Machine Learning OAG 036 - October 2022 TechnologyDr Francis Gaffney, Senior Director – Mimecast Labs & Future Operations at Mimecast, charts the road to quantum-enabled cybersecurity.

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Recalibration, Recommitment, Renewal: Top 10 Posts for 2022

The City Fix

Communications access Addis Ababa ambition building efficiency cycling data EV transition ghg emissions green space pandemic public transportation quality of life road safety Russia TheCityFix Top10 Ukraine urban renewal WRI Brasil zero-carbon buildings

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Drones on the front lines in public safety operations

GCN

Drone networks that allow seamless communication among devices, first responders and dispatch centers enhance public safety operations. Public Safety