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What matters most? Six priorities for CEOs in turbulent times

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

With economic troubles mounting, it’s a time to tighten belts and put on hard hats. But don’t forget the jet pack, to accelerate into the next phase of growth.

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How one state’s phishing training evolves with threats

GCN

Indiana regularly tests employees on various platforms and attachment formats, including prompts related to headline news and retests of scams those that have proved difficult for workers to catch.

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Starting strong: Making your CEO transition a catalyst for renewal

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The best CEOs use the first six to 12 months of their tenure as a moment of great personal transition and institutional renewal. There are four keys to success.

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State and Local Governments Should Accelerate Digital Services Development

State Tech Magazine

Digital services have changed the way organizations interact with their customers. Technology is making it faster and easier than ever to deliver a quality customer experience, and government agencies must keep pace, implementing the digitized services their customers have grown to expect. In fact, 60 percent of customers think government needs to modernize how it delivers services, according to a Salesforce survey.

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The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook

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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Tastes of the season

Princeton Public Library

In the spring I wrote about some dream food scenarios to enjoy the fine weather; now that we’re into the colder seasons, I begin to fully commit to my bread […].

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Making everyday products greener

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Transition to greener products may be challenging, but it’s feasible. However, achieving scale will be a significant hurdle in a world where demand for green materials will soon outstrip supply if targets and commitments are taken seriously.

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Urban climate lab makes holistic appraisal of resilience

GCN

The Baltimore Social-Environmental Collaborative will integrate environmental, health and community response data to drive potential climate solutions that support equity and resilience.

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Preparing the world for zero-emission trucks

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The mainstay vehicles of commercial road transport will soon benefit from cost-effective, zero-emission horsepower.

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NLC’s City Summit Gathers in Kansas City, MO After Three Long Years

NLC (National League of Cities)

Recognized as the nation’s leading conference for local government officials and municipal staff, the National League of Cities (NLC) City Summit, after a three-year-long hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, has gathered in Kansas City, MO.

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The Garden State in bloom: Cultivating New Jersey’s workforce of tomorrow

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Total employment in New Jersey has rebounded to prepandemic levels but the state faces a talent shortage in selected occupations. A comprehensive talent strategy could unlock the full potential of New Jersey’s economy for all of its residents.

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

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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“Transit Unplugged” Interview with Me

Human Transit

Paul Comfort’s Transit Unplugged is a podcast for transit industry professionals. He just did a two-part interview of me, where we talked about how our thinking about transit goals, and our measures of success, need to adapt to the post-pandemic world. It’s in two podcasts. Part 1 , from 7:10 to 22:10. (Ends at a moment of suspense!). Part 2 , from 8:03 to 18:10.

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The snap back of travel: Airlines’ ability to keep pace

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Summer travel in 2022 was filled with crowded airports, delayed flights, and unhappy customers—but airlines can turn the situation around and build greater capacity for the future.

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CISA and U.S. Army Cyber Command Leaders Discuss Cybersecurity Challenges in the Hybrid Work Environment

Government Technology Insider

Industry experts, including CISA and U.S. Army Cyber Command leaders, met to discuss the cybersecurity challenges surrounding the hybrid work environment. Continue reading to learn how the proliferation of endpoints in these environments need to be identified in order to be cyber-secure and protect agency data. The move to the hybrid work environment multiplied the number of endpoints that federal agencies need to secure.

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How nonprofits reimagine work using smart technology

AWS Public Sector Blog

Nonprofit leaders today have various technical products and solutions to consider. The addition of “smart technology” to your nonprofit’s technology conversations may seem intimidating or even unfamiliar to the human-centered work that your organization does. But smart technology can help make your nonprofit’s work more human – automating burdensome tasks for your teams and directing their creativity and bandwidth to what really matters: your mission.

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Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments

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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Twitter turbulence under Elon Musk poses headache for governments

GCN

States and localities have come to depend on the social media platform to get information out in emergencies and other situations. But a surge in imposter accounts has some worried.

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4 tips for launching quality idea crowdsourcing projects

Citizen Lab

Whichever type of project you are thinking of implementing, crowdsourcing ideas from your community is a good step to include. You can better understand your residents’ interests by enabling your community to share their ideas and feedback. Here are four ways to design high-quality idea crowdsourcing projects. 1. Make it specific and interesting When launching an idea crowdsourcing project, potential participants must clearly… The post 4 tips for launching quality idea crowdsourcing projec

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Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure: How Local Governments Can Embrace EV | GovPilot

GovPilot

Electric vehicles are being embraced worldwide, quickly gaining America's favor over traditional gas-fueled vehicles for many reasons, including increased demand for eco-friendliness and an infusion of Federal funding for EV infrastructure.

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CISA highlights space, bioeconomy as possible new critical infrastructure sectors

GCN

The agency also suggested existing sectors be consolidated and that there is a need for some agencies to exercise greater authority over private-sector entities.

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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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CFP: LOEX 2023 Conference - May 11-13, 2023 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

A Library Writer's Blog

LOEX 2023 Conference May 11-13, 2023 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Conference URL: [link] CFP URL: [link] You’ve worked hard and overcome countless challenges during the past few years. You deserve to TREAT yourself by joining your fellow educators, learners, and leaders at LOEX 2023 in Harrisburg, PA. Known for its growing community of innovators and entrepreneurs, and only a short distance from Hershey, PA, famous for its sweet treats, Harrisburg is the perfect place to rejuvenate your spirit and r

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Automation Can Make Cybersecurity Less Painful

GovLoop

Cyber threats in recent years have become more frequent and creative, and government cybersecurity teams often struggle to keep pace. Staffing can be a challenge, as can budget shortfalls and outdated technology. But one tool can help: automation. During Wednesday’s online training entitled “Smarter, Not Harder: Implementing an Automated Approach to Cybersecurity,” GovLoop heard from four government and industry experts, who discussed today’s cybersecurity roadblocks, the human element of cyber