Next City
MAY 8, 2023
“We’ve created a circular economy,” says a co-founder of the Rid-All Green Partnership. “Piece by piece, we’ve built this business with things that complement each other.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 8, 2023
Interamerican demonstrates how Southern European insurers can launch a successful agile transformation within their own cultural contexts.
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NLC (National League of Cities)
MAY 8, 2023
As a city leader, I know I have a role to play in fostering diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in our local workforce. It’s a crucial part of economic success, and it ensures that no one’s skills and talents are left on the sidelines.
State Tech Magazine
MAY 8, 2023
Artificial intelligence platforms have captured the public consciousness, introducing existential questions and concerns around tech in our lives. AI also raises cybersecurity concerns, and with a recent ChatGPT update, state and local governments are more vulnerable to phishing and ransomware attacks. GPT-4, ChatGPT’s newest iteration, is more capable of creating convincing phishing emails that could compromise systems.
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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.
FedTech Magazine
MAY 8, 2023
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is developing a software bill of materials ecosystem that companies can publish to, so agencies have greater visibility into software programming libraries, versions and underlying components. Speaking at ACT-IAC’s Emerging Technology and Innovation Conference, CISA’s Technical Director for Cyber Christopher Butera said his agency needs vendor feedback to ensure future, more prescriptive SBOM guidance is feasible.
Microsoft Public Sector
MAY 8, 2023
This is Public Service Recognition Week, May 7-13, 2023! During the first full week of May each year since 1985 in the United States, we honor the people who serve our nation as federal, state, county, local and tribal government employees as a part of Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW). At Microsoft, we know that every day, government employees are working diligently to deliver on their missions of service in our communities.
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Homeroom
MAY 8, 2023
By: Lauren Pfeffer Stuart Did you know there are ways to lead while still keeping your classroom position? I didn’t! In 2014, I was feeling burnt out, as many educators often feel. I loved being with kids, but felt I wanted to impact education on a larger scale, and I needed a change of pace. Continue Reading The post 4 Ways to Flex Your Leadership From The Classroom appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
GCN
MAY 8, 2023
The National Science Foundation will fund research in six states to advance energy-water systems, biomanufacturing, health care, wildfire management and artificial intelligence.
Microsoft Public Sector
MAY 8, 2023
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GCN
MAY 8, 2023
Technology originally developed for athletes can help public safety agencies to track first responders’ performance during training to sharpen real-life mission efficiency.
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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.
Super Library Marketing
MAY 8, 2023
Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library In my freshman year of college, a woman came to my Intro to Communications class to talk about the future of the Internet. She told us that someday, the internet would keep track of our previous searches and purchases. She predicted that we would see ads for products and be offered discounts based on our search and purchase history.
GCN
MAY 8, 2023
With applications now offered as cloud-only services, many local government IT executives said they felt they had little choice but to move to the cloud.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 8, 2023
Effective meetings are all about purpose, preparation, and presentation.
NLC (National League of Cities)
MAY 8, 2023
As local elected leaders, the demands on our time are extensive, but we must remember to invest in ourselves to meet the challenges we face in our local communities. That is why you deserve to make the time and investment to attend this year’s Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO) Summer Conference.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 8, 2023
In December 2022, more than 80 percent of new cars purchased in Norway were electric. What can we learn from the country’s experience scaling its charging infrastructure to meet this demand?
Barrett & Greene
MAY 8, 2023
by Dawa Hitch, Communication and Public Engagement Director, Asheville, North Carolina. In historically disenfranchised communities, trust in government is low and there needs to be an emphasis on empowered decision making. Historically that has been the case in Asheville, and so when a former City Manager said to me “we’ve got to do something to improve community trust,” about eight years ago, I responded with a resounding “yes.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 8, 2023
In the United States alone, retailers are sitting on $740 billion in unsold goods. Clearing inventory and building more resilient and agile supply chains require action across five dimensions.
Citizen Lab
MAY 8, 2023
A comprehensive community engagement strategy is key to ensuring the smooth launch of – and satisfying outcomes for – projects. Before initiating a project, it’s best to set clear objectives, define roles and responsibilities, and select the most promising communication channels. Looking for some guidance? Discover CitizenLab’s Online Engagement Canvas and how it can help you design your strategy.
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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.
GCN
MAY 8, 2023
Seven new artificial intelligence laboratories aim to support human health and development research and cyber defenses as well as aid climate-resilient agricultural practices.
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