McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Economic and political turbulence have prompted speculation that the world is already deglobalizing. But the evidence suggests that global integration is here to stay, albeit with nuance.
GCN
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Misunderstandings about cloud security, scalability and storage has led to the vast majority of enterprises spending much more than anticipated, a new survey finds.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Our work with the Rework America Alliance highlights how a skills-based approach can help US employers expand talent pools and retain great workers—even through economic uncertainty.
Professional Grant Writer
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
We received a great question from a Twitter follower recently: What is the most important thing to mention in a grant request letter. The post How to make your grant proposal stand out appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
A successful transition to the next horizon of digital commerce requires companies to get real about being customer first and make some hard choices.
GCN
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Layering 5G with various forms of artificial intelligence can enable a network topology that’s situationally aware—intelligent enough to automatically and rapidly sense and evolve with changing conditions.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
GCN
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
New research shows that 88% of organizations have returned at least some data from the cloud to on-prem data centers.
AWS Public Sector Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
This is a guest post by Tommy Alderman, partner at TailorBuilt Solutions, LLC. Natural disasters are devastating, often resulting in loss of life and massive property damage. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), as of October 11, 2022, the US has sustained 15 weather/climate disaster events, with losses exceeding $1 billion each, the deaths of 342 people, and significant economic effects on the areas impacted.
GCN
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
The South Florida Water Management District is combining its observational data with satellite imagery and Google Public Sector’s Climate Insights to predict the formation of harmful algal blooms.
State Tech Magazine
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Two recent San Diego city website redesigns — for the San Diego Police Department and Homelessness Strategies and Solutions Department — have put a spotlight on the importance of accessibility and usability of government websites. The changes to the SDPD and HSSD sites were aimed at improving the user experience and access to critical service information, GovTech reports.
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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.
Google Public Sector
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Cyberattacks that target our government are all too common these days. From SolarWinds , to hacks against widely used email servers , to attacks against the defense industrial base , we know that cyberattacks against the public and private sectors continue to be an issue. Our latest VirusTotal malware trends report illustrates this point as well, with findings that governmental domains are among the top categories used by attackers in 2022 to distribute malicious content.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.
Disaster Zone blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
It is not the past, it is about future pandemics.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Even without legal or structural separation, telcos can accelerate the transformation of their B2C business units by adopting the mindset of a service company (“ServCo”).
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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.
Google Public Sector
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Just over a year ago, we launched an open source solution, RAD Lab , to help spin up Google Cloud projects quickly and compliantly. RAD Lab serves as a Google Cloud-based sandbox environment to help technology and research teams advance quickly from research and development to production – all while incorporating feedback from the open source community along the way.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
US health systems are diversifying their businesses to unlock growth and support core hospital operations, carefully choosing investment areas and structures in line with their objectives.
The Market Urbanism Report
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
They deploy capital to help bring units onto the pipeline.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Consumers are increasingly seeking value, healthier products, and convenience. Retailers must be prepared to keep pace with these evolving preferences.
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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.
NLC (National League of Cities)
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
The City of Amarillo has always made a big impression. Maybe you know it from the classic country song. Or you’ve seen pictures of Cadillac Ranch, where 10 enormous cars are buried nose down in the Texas Panhandle dirt as a public art display.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Just one in ten start-ups valued at $100 million grows to $1 billion within four years. Here are five trade-offs they made to get there.
GCN
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Thirty-eight states are building weather monitoring networks to collect localized data that helps identify weather extremes, preparing local leaders' responses to such events.
AWS Public Sector Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
The recent Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy update contains important cloud computing language that aligns with the Amazon Web Services (AWS) approach to building CJIS compliant solutions. The modernized policy provides a clear path for agencies and their solution providers to eliminate access by cloud provider personnel to critical CJI stored on the cloud by controlling encryption keys in a secure compute environment.
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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
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Our recent survey illustrates how the liquefied natural gas market has shifted in response to concerns about supply security and environmental sustainability.
Careers in Government
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Learn which government jobs in Oregon are the best for new grads to pay off student debt. The post Best Way To Search for Government Jobs in Colorado in One Week or Less appeared first on Careers in Government.
GovLoop
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
How can you create a positive workplace community that encourages collaboration to meet your agency’s mission? That’s the focus of the latest “Management Minutes with Mika,” an ongoing video series with government management expert Mika Cross. With hybrid workplaces becoming increasingly more prevalent, the idea of what workplace culture is has shifted.
Park Leaders
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, guest co-host, Phil Gaines, returns to discuss the life and legacy of Gifford Pinchot. As a top 10 influencer on Phil’s park and conservation list, Pinchot, often heralded as the Father of American conservation, left an impressionable legacy on national parks. Not only did he professionalize forest management but established the modern definition of conservation as a “wise use” approach to public land.
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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.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
It has been some time since our last episode, and I’m so thrilled to be back today with someone who is sure to inspire you to live a more sustainable, waste-free life, while encouraging your community to do the same – and it’s perfect timing as this episode is being released on America Recycles Day, which recognizes the importance and impact of recycling.
VDEM (Virgina Department of Emergency Management)
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
For those who live within a 10-mile radius of the North Anna Power Station (NAPS) and Surry Power Station (SPS), their alert sirens will soon be replaced with the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), which has two methods for alerting the public. The Emergency Alert System notifies television and radio broadcasters who, in turn, share messaging through television and radio channels.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
CFOs of public companies can draw enormous insight from PE’s focused, proactive approach to value creation—but they have to take the initiative themselves. Here are five lessons to get started.
GCN
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Using artificial intelligence and machine-learning to create a digital twin of the planet could help scientists predict and prepare for extreme weather events.
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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