Microsoft Public Sector

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Join us on Tuesday, December 20th, 2022, 5pm EDT , for the monthly Microsoft 365 Meetup for Government meeting. This month's topic: “Most Valuable M365 Features of 2022” where top Microsoft and Planet Technologies experts, SMEs and trainers will highlight and review their top picks for the most valuable M365 features released in 2022. This is your chance to enhance your knowledge of all the new M365 features and learn about new ones you didn’t know about.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has captured headlines as a generational investment in America’s economic backbone. But this year’s election results show that it’s only the start: Voters are also looking to cities, states, and other local governments to deliver projects that can truly transform their communities and quality of life.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In an uncertain economy, executives’ first instinct might be to cut costs and shore up established holdings. A better way is to build new businesses.

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Social Pinpoint

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Community engagement is an ongoing process of collaboration and co-learning. When we evaluate our community engagement initiatives, we give ourselves the opportunity to measure our deeper impact and make improvements for future projects. When we engage with our communities, it’s likely that participants will want to understand how their input translated into outcomes.

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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.

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Citizen Lab

DECEMBER 19, 2022

By definition, comprehensive plans are complex, long-range, and broad in scope. The planning and engagement processes for these plans often take over two years to complete. This can make it difficult to establish and maintain meaningful engagement with community members throughout the process. Using CitizenLab’s user-friendly and accessible online engagement platform, the City of Seattle’s Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD)… The post A year in review of online engagement i

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GCN

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Colorado made reducing tech debt its top “Wildly Important Goal” because it presents security, customer experience and workforce risks and impedes digital transformation.

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GCN

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The science and technology standards agency debuted new guidelines for its policy on identity verification technology, including the testing requirements for facial recognition applications and draft policies for other tools.

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Disaster Zone blog

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Consistency is something children and employees need.

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GCN

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Solutions that provide visibility and control over IT assets and data can help agencies secure their blind spots.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 19, 2022

When it comes to generational differences in the workplace, the Golden Rule is probably not your best guide. It sounds like common sense. Why wouldn’t we treat our co-workers or direct reports the way we would want to be treated? But what you find encouraging or helpful or motivational might not resonate with your younger or older co-workers. And the bigger the generational gap, the more likely that is to be the case.

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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.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The metaverse is morphing—and investments in the space are growing. Are you making the right moves?

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GCN

DECEMBER 19, 2022

With cyber insurance premiums also rising dramatically, half of municipal governments may be without adequate coverage, one expert says.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The McKinsey Platform for Climate Technologies Indonesia aims to help end carbon dependency in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

DECEMBER 19, 2022

As we look back on 2022, we reflect on a historic year for cities, towns and villages across the country. From a federal standpoint, this year saw the implementation of once-in-a-lifetime investments flowing directly to cities. From the American Rescue Plan Act to the Inflation Reduction Act, local leaders have proven to be valuable partners for […] Source.

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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.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Steel companies must consider both economic and other strategic factors in deciding whether to focus on onshore or offshore direct reduced iron production.

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Social Pinpoint

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Community engagement is an ongoing process of collaboration and co-learning. When we evaluate our community engagement initiatives, we give ourselves the opportunity to measure our deeper impact and make improvements for future projects. When we engage with our communities, it’s likely that participants will want to understand how their input translated into outcomes.

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Citizen Lab

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Here at CitizenLab, we love to celebrate the successes of our clients. With so many incredible community development and engagement projects taking place on our platform across the world, we hope to record some best practices and share them with local governments to encourage peer learning and inspiration. Oftentimes, we take a comprehensive look at well-established platforms with long histories of success.… The post Norwich, CT teams up with local community development corporation to deve

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FedHeads

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Tune in to this special FedHeads episode where Robert talks with, surprise guest and former co-host, Francis Rose. Catch up with the two to learn what Francis has been up to, their thoughts on the PMA, what to expect from the new Congress, and more. Will Francis come back to FedHeads? Listen to find out more. #BringBackFrancis Take our survey about FedHeads!

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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.

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zencity

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Law enforcement has become much better at utilizing data to make informed decisions in recent decades. Law enforcement relies on crime data to identify trends and deploy resources accordingly, to use in budget formulation and planning, and to assess the efficacy of crime reduction efforts. Yet, few departments exploit and leverage one of the most important data resources at their disposal – their constituents’ feedback about their operation, sense of safety, and trust in their local police

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 19, 2022

A payments tech veteran has turned his attention to the commercial arena, looking to save companies time and money while automating business finance.

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GCN

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The FCC is considering adopting a set of recommendations for state and local governments that would address disparities in broadband service.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Clemens Utschig-Utschig discusses how his company is exploring quantum computing for its potential to propel next-generation drug discovery.

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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

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Partnership for Public Service

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Federal, state and local agencies, higher education institutions and commercial organizations rely on third parties to provide products and services, and to enable the achievement of their missions. Bringing on third parties also introduces risks such as cyber and information security, compliance, financial viability and reputation issues. Recent federal executive action ( Executive Order 14028 ), guidance from NIST ( Key Practices in Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management – IR8276 ) as well a

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GovCast

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Connectivity is an essential component to everything in our daily lives. 5G and Wi-Fi are key enablers for all missions including data access and sharing, data analytics, communication, file transfer, logistics and more. Both 5G and Wi-Fi have separate applications, but both are necessary to ensure seamless operations. ID Technologies and Dell Technologies are tackling this convergence opportunity in the federal government.

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CarahCast

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Scott Pross, Vice President of Technology at Monalytic, a SolarWinds company, and Brett Littrell, Chief Technology Officer of Alum Rock Union School District, discuss real world solutions utilizing school district case studies. Learn how Alum Rock Union School District transformed their aging technical infrastructure into a modern network with SolarWinds to meet the needs of their students and staff.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 19, 2022

5G is the fifth generation of wireless technology. Its increased speed, lower latency, and improved reliability stand to revolutionize a wide variety of industries.

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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.

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Super Library Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Library. Special note to my readers: The next Super Library Marketing post will be published on Monday, January 9, 2023. I appreciate your readership and support. I hope your holiday season is as wonderful as you are. This is the final part of a series on social media best practices for libraries in 2023.

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Google Public Sector

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Lesen Sie den Beitrag hier auf Deutsch Whether it’s a sprained foot or a burning building: when someone needs help, fire and emergency services come to the rescue. Being in charge of all fire, rescue, and first responder services is a huge responsibility, and it’s growing: urban areas are changing, and climate change brings new challenges. These challenges require innovative solutions.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 19, 2022

An interview with John Harmon, Regional Vice President of Federal Cyber Solutions, Elastic. Agencies have so much data that they can use to detect hidden cyber threats — if only they can figure out how to use it without breaking their budgets. The Biden administration’s “ Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity ” highlights the value of data.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, a Republican, tapped Democrat Steve Kadish as his first chief of staff. Together, they developed a framework for “moving beyond politics to get important work done.”.

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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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