Artificial Intelligence: A Dooms Day Risk?
Disaster Zone blog
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Which will it be: a boon to how we interact with technology or technology run amuck?
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Apprenticeship programs are growing as the public sector faces workforce shortages
GCN
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Registered apprenticeships, infrequently used by state and local governments in the past, are gaining the attention of staff-starved agencies.
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Track Down Internet of Things Devices to Enhance Network Visibility
FedTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
You’re on a roll in a Google doc with your colleagues, typing away. Then you get an alert that someone has commented at the beginning of the document. And you see a profile picture appear, but you don’t recognize it — must be the new guy. Outside the doc, your Slack pings, and it’s a coworker with a suggestion. Meanwhile, someone else comments on the comment.
Global economics intelligence executive summary, October 2023
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The global outlook is unchanged despite weaker readings in trade, consumer confidence, and business activity. Still-elevated inflation and interest rates are acting as headwinds to economic growth.
The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook
Advertiser: Noratek
Dive into the world of playground safety with this complimentary guide. It offers a detailed exploration of essential practices to ensure the utmost safety for children. Delve into inspection techniques, from assessing equipment conditions to evaluating surfacing materials. Gain insights into maintenance strategies to keep playgrounds in top-notch condition year-round.
The 2024 Guide to Instagram for Libraries: Updated Tips To Get the Most Organic Reach
Super Library Marketing
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library This is the second in the 2024 series of social media guides for libraries. Last week, we covered Facebook. In the coming weeks, new best practice guides for YouTube, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, and TikTok will be released. Stay tuned! Instagram for libraries Instagram is the second most popular social media platform for library marketing. 92 percent of libraries responding to the 2023 Super Library Marketing survey said they post to Instagra
Gen AI: A guide for CFOs
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
How should CFOs approach generative AI—enterprise-wide and in the finance function—and what can they do right now to rapidly climb the learning curve?
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Digital logistics: Technology race gathers momentum
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
A survey of more than 250 global shippers and logistics providers reveals that technology investments are set to increase, with numerous companies already piloting advanced use cases.
European Innovation Council approves €1 Billion in deep tech venture investments
Open Access Government - Technology News
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Today, the European Commission announced that the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund has approved nearly €1 billion in investments for deep tech companies since it commenced operations in September 2022 The EIC Fund, was established under Horizon Europe to back groundbreaking technologies and innovations. In just over a year, 159 startups and SMEs selected through the EIC Accelerator program have received investment approvals, solidifying the EIC’s role as the preferred investor for E
Why is collaboration key to CMO success?
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
CMOs are responsible for more than marketing their company’s products or services. They should also forge strong partnerships with their C-suite colleagues to drive growth.
How State and Local Agencies Can Modernize Their Data Centers
State Tech Magazine
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
As the public sector pushes to employ stronger digital frameworks, it’s time for state and local governments to size up their legacy data centers. From rising cyberthreats and latency barriers to natural disasters and other life-changing events, agencies face many uphill battles to ensure that their most vital resources are managed and delivered securely and efficiently.
7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities
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Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.
What makes a successful CEO?
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The CEO is the person ultimately responsible for the success of a company. Their job is to develop strategy and deploy the resources to deliver on it.
Get excited for re:Invent 2023: A public sector guide
AWS Public Sector Blog
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
On November 27, the Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent conference returns to Las Vegas, Nevada for our twelfth year of learning with cloud enthusiasts from around the world. This annual event empowers customers and partners to rethink what’s possible for their mission, through the latest innovations in the cloud. Discover new ideas, build connections, and interact with cutting-edge technology.
Author Talks: Lisa Sun explains why confidence is your superpower
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
In her new book, Lisa Sun shares the playbook for unlocking your strengths and explains why confidence isn’t “one size fits all.
What Are the Disasters that Might Impact Your Home?
Disaster Zone blog
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Deciding where to rent or buy based on disasters and crime.
Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments
Advertiser: Noratek
Unlock the potential of sustainable facility management! This guide empowers small local governments to lead with climate-resilient infrastructure, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and more. Elevate your community's resilience, reduce costs, and embrace eco-friendly practices. Discover the role of facility maintenance teams in green cleaning, sustainability analyses, and infrastructure upgrades.
Who is productive, and who isn’t? Here’s how to tell.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
More than 50 percent of workers say their productivity is down. Managers who understand what motivates different types of workers can boost their engagement and help them find more satisfaction at work.
States revisit wildlife management with an eye on resilience
GCN
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Some states are wondering if climate mitigation could have a furry, four-legged solution.
The role of public–private–philanthropic partnerships in driving climate and nature transitions
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Partnerships bringing together the public sector, the private sector, and philanthropies are increasingly emerging to address climate and nature challenges such as tackling the net-zero transition, reducing forest loss, and promoting biodiversity.
Where are the best 'climate havens' in the U.S.? Wherever you build them.
GCN
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
A refuge isn't something nature hands us, but something we have to create ourselves.
ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.
Generative AI has accelerated the transition towards more data-driven companies
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Jacopo Ghidoni, a partner based in Milan, outlines how the advent of generative AI has raised awareness of AI in boardrooms and accelerated the transition to more data-driven companies.
Where Should People Work?
GovLoop
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Because an increasing number of public- and private-sector leaders now think remote work is a problem, not a solution, we asked three C-level government executives a question: What are your thoughts about work-from-home arrangements? Here are highlights of their responses. In-person work builds relationships. “The whole point of on-site isn’t necessarily to do a bunch of strategy work.
How generative AI can improve customer experiences in Europe
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Asaf Somekh, co-founder of Iguazio, says that generative AI can improve customer experiences in Europe by improving natural language translation and explains how regulation can provide clarity for companies looking to develop AI-led products and services.
H Street NE nightlife district, failing?
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The Washington Post has an article, " H Street was once a symbol of D.C.’s rebirth. Now it’s barely holding on ," about the decline of the H Street NE entertainment district in DC, because of a rise in crime, loss in patronage, and closure of many businesses. Since my claim to fame in urban revitalization is H Street NE: -- " 360 Apartment building + Giant Supermarket vs. a BP gas station, which would you choose?
Proactive vs Reactive Maintenance: Making the Case for Preparedness
Advertiser: Noratek
Discover comprehensive strategies for optimizing operations and achieving cost efficiency! This document offers insights into efficient inspections, data-driven decision-making, goal alignment, and resource optimization. It empowers local governments and maintenance departments to streamline operations and ensure significant cost savings. From aligning maintenance goals with community needs to leveraging data for strategic planning, this guide provides a roadmap for smoother, more reliable opera
Travel invented loyalty as we know it. Now it’s time for reinvention.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Members of travel brands’ loyalty programs have become increasingly disloyal. What will bring these straying customers back?
Improving the food system related host/ess gifts for Thanksgiving
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
== This is a pipe dream. People don't really want to think at Thanksgiving, they want to eat. This is partly a reprint and I haven't necessarily re-checked the links. = Thanksgiving is Thursday November 23rd. A few years ago I started writing a Thanksgiving piece, with the aim of suggestions of "guest-brought gifts" that touched somehow on food issues, lasting longer than the contents of a bottle of wine, along with the opportunity to discuss broader foodways and access issues.
In search of cloud value: Can generative AI transform cloud ROI?
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
New ROI analysis highlights what it takes to capture the value of cloud computing, and what role generative AI can play.
Tracking Climate Action: How the World Can Still Limit Warming to 1.5 Degrees C
The City Fix
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Today’s climate change headlines often seem at odds with each other. One day, it’s catastrophic wildfires wreaking havoc around the world; the next, it’s an optimistic piece on the rapid scale-up of solar and wind power. Taken together, such stories.
Facility Maintenance Trends for 2024: What's Changing in the Industry?
Advertiser: Noratek
This comprehensive article delves into the transformative trends reshaping local government facility maintenance in anticipation of 2024. From embracing smart technology for efficient management, sustainability's pivotal role to data-driven decision-making, workforce upskilling, and predictive maintenance strategies, each aspect is explored. Insights into outsourcing collaborations, digital twins, safety enhancements, and the broader industry evolution highlight the critical adaptation needed.
Implications
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
For the UK arts sector to continue to thrive, all individuals and organisations involved should recognise its dynamics as an ecosystem and look for opportunities to strengthen the connections upon which its health depends.
Preparing for a future with AI: The critical role of enterprise risk managers
Partnership for Public Service
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
On Sept. 26, in anticipation of President Biden’s executive order on the use of artificial intelligence in government, the Partnership for Public Service and Deloitte held a virtual working session that examined how agencies can use enterprise risk management, or ERM, to safely and securely harness AI to work more effectively. The session featured panelists Taka Ariga, chief data scientist and director of the Innovation Lab at the Government Accountability Office, and Wayne Taylor, senior risk a
Strengthening inclusion of ethnic minorities in the European workplace
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Tania Holt outlines how better inclusion of ethnic minorities in the workplace can help European companies counter labor market shortages, drive growth and reduce inequalities.
Pennsylvania’s election audit starts with a roll of the dice
GCN
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Department of State officials rolled ten-sided dice to generate a seed number needed for risk limiting audits.
Efficiency and Sustainability: Leveraging Digital Solutions in Facility Operations
Speaker: Alan Kavanaugh, BA, CRM, CCPI Director of Loss Control & Risk Management
This session is designed to unveil the transformative potential of digital solutions in reshaping conventional practices, offering a roadmap towards greener and more efficient facilities regardless of municipality size. Attendees will learn: Insights into cutting-edge trends and strategies in sustainable facility management. Practical knowledge to effectively incorporate digital solutions for operational efficiency.
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