What is innovation?
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 15, 2022
Innovation—in a business context—is the systematic practice of developing and marketing breakthrough products and services for adoption by customers.
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Career and College Pathways in Action: Top Takeaways from Experts in the Field
Homeroom
JULY 15, 2022
By: Amy Loyd, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education Our nation’s future depends upon an educated and skilled workforce—especially as economic mobility is in decline and the world of work is rapidly shifting. The preparation of young people through career and college pathways is a powerful, evidence- and research-based approach.
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What is food insecurity?
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 15, 2022
The term “food insecurity” refers to the economic and social conditions that limit access to safe, nutritious food—and sufficient amounts of it. More than two billion people worldwide experience food insecurity.
Four ways to buy cloud with federal year-end funds
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 15, 2022
The end of the US federal government fiscal year is fast approaching. With budget left to spend before September 30, agencies need to obligate their remaining 2022 fiscal year funds. Amazon Web Services (AWS) can provide federal agencies with options to procure future cloud computing resources using current-year funds. Read on for efficient purchasing recommendations to meet your agency’s needs: AWS Professional Services (AWS ProServe) is a global team of experts that can help you more effective
The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook
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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.
What is the metaverse?
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 15, 2022
These emerging digital spaces use virtual reality, augmented reality, and other technologies to allow for lifelike experiences online.
Help us shape our Employee Experience products for Government Organizations
Microsoft Public Sector
JULY 15, 2022
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How Does Permitting Software Work? Improve Your Local Government's Workflows
GovPilot
JULY 15, 2022
Permitting processes can make or break the efficient functioning of a local government and the local economy as a whole. Slow-moving bureaucracy can result in construction delays on local infrastructure projects and deter businesses from pursuing development projects in your community all together.
What is economic growth?
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 15, 2022
Simply put, economic growth describes how much an entity, such as a country, is increasing and improving the goods and services it produces.
Flywheel Fridays - Women Tech Leaders Inspire Women to Serve
GovCast
JULY 15, 2022
GovCIO Media & Research's second annual Women Tech Leaders event came back in-person this year. During the event, speakers explored the strides women are making in cybersecurity, data, customer experience, workforce issues and more. Senior researchers Kate Macri and Melissa Harris discuss highlights from the event and key takeaways.
What is inflation?
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 15, 2022
Inflation is the gradual loss of purchasing power, reflected in a broad rise in prices for goods and services.
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.
More than a quarter of ambassador positions are without a Senate-confirmed official, hindering American diplomacy
Partnership for Public Service
JULY 15, 2022
A year and a half into President Joe Biden’s administration, the U.S. is operating its foreign policy without Senate-confirmed appointees in more than one quarter of all top diplomatic posts. Data from the Partnership for Public Service and The Washington Post’s Political Appointee Tracker shows that 27% of 194 ambassador positions are currently without a Senate-confirmed official.
What is the Internet of Things?
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 15, 2022
It describes objects and a variety of technologies that connect the digital and physical worlds.
The US: reaching Peak Failure in multiple areas?
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
JULY 15, 2022
There is an article (" Salt Lake City has no more affordable neighborhoods, as gentrification turns 'scary' ") in the Salt Lake Tribune about how there are no affordable neighborhoods left in the city. The "affordability problem" is a function of lack of housing supply. Lack of supply is a function of restrictions on development and intensity that worked okay when the population was much smaller and household sizes were bigger.
What are Industry 4.0, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and 4IR?
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 15, 2022
It's the next phase in manufacturing's digitization, driven by the rise of data, connectivity, and other tech trends.
Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments
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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.
Is this a fix for U.S. teen mass shooters? We are losing our 18-year-olds, especially men. A universal ‘gap year’ could help
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
JULY 15, 2022
Headline and subhead taken from the Will Bunch newsletter Before the 2020 election, reading all the polls that called for a Democratic landslide, feeling optimistic, I started writing a piece on the necessity of refocusing on civic engagement and development of a sense of community and collective purpose ("Civic involvement and national service as a way to rebuild a sense of collective community").
What is cloud computing?
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 15, 2022
It’s the use of digital capabilities delivered via the internet for organizations to operate, innovate, and serve customers.
What is CX?
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 15, 2022
It's everything an organization does to put customers first, managing their journeys and serving their needs.
What is omnichannel marketing?
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 15, 2022
It's when you interact with your customers over whatever channels they prefer.
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.
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