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Author Talks: The simple way to get more great ideas

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Stanford’s Jeremy Utley proposes approaching creativity with a “begun” mentality, where innovation is incorporated into daily practice instead of occurring only in sprints.

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What You Need to Know About the Financial Data Transparency Act

NLC (National League of Cities)

Background on the Financial Data Transparency Act of 2022 Earlier this year, Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) introduced a bill in the Senate titled the Financial Data Transparency Act of 2022 (S. 4295). This legislation included a section requiring local governments to adhere to new financial data standards. The National League of […] Source.

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Get Ready for the Transformative Power of 6G

FedTech Magazine

While the transition to 5G continues, buzz is building around 6G, which experts say could finally unlock the internet’s almost magical potential. “5G is trying to enable the Internet of Everything, and it’s making some steps toward that, but 6G will really get it right,” says Jeffrey Andrews, director of 6G@UT, a research center at the University of Texas at Austin that was launched in June 2021. 5G-enabled carrier frequencies above 6 gigahertz will be used for the first time in a cellular syste

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How finance sector treasurers can get ready for CBDCs and stablecoins

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Central bank digital currencies and stablecoins could reshape financial services. Treasury managers can play a central role in optimizing the related opportunities—and handling of the risks.

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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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10 must-read books to inspire government innovation for stronger democracy

Citizen Lab

During the holiday season, you might find some more time to grab a book and learn about the possibilities to innovate our democracies in the digital age and how you can help build better politics. Not sure where to start? Our curated list of favorite books, listed in no particular order, has you covered. Let’s dive in! 1. Solving Public Problems: A Practical… The post 10 must-read books to inspire government innovation for stronger democracy appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog.

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AI for medtech commercial growth: Five missteps to avoid

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Medtech companies are looking to AI and advanced analytics to help retool their commercial models to meet customers’ evolving expectations—but common misunderstandings can delay progress.

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Bridging the financial gap: How Asia can unlock its sustainability agenda

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Blended and innovative financial solutions, collaboration, clear standard setting, and careful documentation are vital to hasten Asia’s net-zero transformation, says Marisa Drew.

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Facing Supply Chain Threats With Flexibility

GovLoop

An interview with Michael Epley, Chief Architect and Security Strategist, Red Hat. Cybersecurity threats have become more frequent, more varied and more sophisticated. While familiar attack vectors like phishing remain among the most common, new threats are gaining traction: One industry survey found that supply chain attacks on open-source software increased 650% in 2021.

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Into the storm: CFOs pivot to managing financial headwinds

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The latest McKinsey Global Survey shows that CFOs have been reshuffling priorities as the global economy grapples with a slew of financial risks.

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L.A. Declares Homeless Disaster

Disaster Zone blog

The first act of the new mayor.

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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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The Tech:Forward recipe for a successful technology transformation

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Successful transformations rely on mastering the complex set of interdependencies between systems and initiatives.

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Want to land an innovation hub?

GCN

The Innovation Hubs Index gives communities data-driven metrics to help them better understand their strengths and weaknesses.

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NLC’s Top Resources of 2022 

NLC (National League of Cities)

2022 was a great year for cities, towns, and villages across the country, and NLC was there every step of the way to help you advocate for your communities. As we head into 2023, know that our team will continue to be your go-to partner in accessing and maximizing these opportunities.

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Excellence in petrochemicals: What it will take to win

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

A full-potential transformation could prepare petrochemical players for challenging market conditions.

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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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Launching a New Year of Inclusive Entrepreneurship with the CIE Program

NLC (National League of Cities)

According to the Urban Institute, “Long before the pandemic, the US had highly inequitable disparities in business ownership by race and ethnicity.

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The Best Government Jobs Currently Available in Los Angeles

Careers in Government

Los Angeles is a vibrant city to work in, and there are countless government jobs available; you just need to know where to start! The post The Best Government Jobs Currently Available in Los Angeles appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Biometrics have a role to play in government service delivery, trade group says

GCN

The Better Identity Coalition laid out a roadmap for states to tackle digital identity issues Monday, including how to deploy and oversee technologies like facial recognition.

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7 Local Government Fleet Management Tips 2023: Manage Vehicles & Assets | GovPilot

GovPilot

Every local government has a variety of vehicular assets and equipment across multiple departments to acquire, maintain, and replace. Without the proper technology, recognizing the current status of a vehicle and getting necessary inspections and maintenance taken care of is easier said than done. And when issues with vehicles fail to get addressed, the damage can be costly and potentially life threatening.

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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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Driving growth while decarbonizing: A conversation with E.ON’s Patrick Lammers

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The COO of customer solutions for one of Europe’s leading energy providers explains how he fosters growth during a historic, industrywide transition to renewable power.

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Remote workers: When do they count for local economic development incentives?

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

“Remote work is here to stay,” says a 2022 Forbes article. Research by McKinsey & Company released in June 2022 reveals that 58 percent of Americans reported having the opportunity to work from home “at least one day a week,” and 35 percent had the option to work from home “five days a week.”. According to Pew Research , the move to remote or hybrid work is not universal: “Most U.S. workers (60%) don’t have jobs that can be done from home, and others who do have these types of jobs are goi

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Blended finance: Unlocking renewable energy’s promise

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Renewable energy has the potential to be more profitable than coal; unlocking this requires both policy reform and creative financing.

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States turn to tech to replace retiring employees

GCN

The Florida Department of Management Services is one agency looking to new technologies to help deal with the retirements of key staffers.

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Proactive vs Reactive Maintenance: Making the Case for Preparedness

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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Understanding the pandemic’s impact on the aviation value chain

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

A new report examines economic value creation across all sectors of the aviation value chain—and how it could be enhanced moving forward.

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Reduce mean time to contain (MTTC) on incidents against digital citizen services

AWS Public Sector Blog

Attacks on digital citizen services can cause citizens to lose trust in their governments. Services such as real estate land title searches, emergency services, and more need to be operational in times of need. As an IT leader for digital citizen services, you need to automate incident management runbooks. In this post, I show how the automation of incident response in the cloud is a journey.

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Agencies face interoperability challenges with zero trust, GAO says

GCN

Because there is no single zero-trust solution, agencies must integrate new and existing solutions, a challenge for those with large investments in traditional technologies, the watchdog agency said.

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Amazon Connect helps departments of motor vehicles modernize call centers

AWS Public Sector Blog

In the last few years, many state motor vehicle departments agencies quickly transformed their processes and adopted new procedures to accommodate changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, like social distancing, contactless interactions, decreased staffing, and other constraints. Now, agencies can build upon these changes by modernizing their systems with intelligent automation—transitioning from reactive to proactive engagements with their citizens.

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Facility Maintenance Trends for 2024: What's Changing in the Industry?

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.