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A new federal program looks to connect smart buildings with smart policy

GCN

COMMENTARY | Buildings drive a third of the nation’s emissions. Smart buildings can change that with the right policies and programs in place. Cloud & Infrastructure

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What is effective government?

Paul Cairney

This post (1) summarises my oral evidence to the Scottish Parliament Finance and Public Administration Committee Inquiry ‘Public Administration – Effective Scottish Government decision-making’, and (2) introduces my report ‘What is effective government?’.

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Password mismanagement still at the heart of security issues

GCN

While many government employees reuse credentials that have been compromised and put online, one expert warned MFA is not the “silver bullet” solution. Cybersecurity

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Driving growth through consumer centricity in healthcare

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Providing consumers with the experiences they increasingly expect and demand at every stage of the healthcare journey could substantially improve care and cost outcomes. Insights on Healthcare Systems & Services Health care providers Health Care United States

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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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How to use free satellite data to monitor natural disasters and environmental changes

GCN

Open-access data from government satellites can help state and urban planners visualize environmental changes. Data & Analytics

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How agencies can help constituents find accurate information quicker

GCN

COMMENTARY | With AI-enabled answer engines, users can ask complete questions and get the correct answer regardless of how they phrase the question. Emerging Tech

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Lessons in leadership: Leaning into ambiguity

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Judith Persichilli was confirmed as New Jersey’s Commissioner of Health shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic. She recently sat down with McKinsey to share her insights on leading through crisis and ambiguity. Public & Social Sector Insights Public Sector Public health United States

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Health info exchange streamlines foster care services

GCN

The Arkansas Division of Children and Family Services’ SHARE eases coordination with physicians, lowering staff burden and health care costs. Data & Analytics

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Business news to watch in 2023

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

As 2023 unfolds, many feel that it’s Asia’s time to lead. What are the business news stories leaders should look out for in the year ahead? Future of Asia Podcasts Asia-Pacific

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CISA launches pilot to spot ransomware vulnerabilities

GCN

By uncovering vulnerabilities associated with known exploits, CISA can warn critical infrastructure organizations so they can mitigate issues before a ransomware incident occurs. Cybersecurity

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The McKinsey Crossword: Four-Letter Award | No. 119

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

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.

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Women Continue to Struggle for Equal Pay and Representation

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

While women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, they continue to earn less than men and remain underrepresented in management roles. Today, in recognition of Equal Pay Day, we look at our new report on the gender pay gap and women’s

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Driving growth in consumer goods through programmatic M&A

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Companies that take a programmatic approach to M&A deals outperform their peers, but this strategy requires differentiated capabilities and effective execution. Retail Insights Consumer packaged goods Mergers & postmerger

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Starting a book group

Princeton Public Library

Aside from the book groups that the library hosts for kids, teens and adults, Princeton is a town that has a healthy number of independent book groups. Being part of […] Library

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Mobile Device Management: How to implement an effective MDM strategy

Open Access Government - Technology News

Developing a sound Mobile Device Management system is essential to minimise security risk and enhance digital mobility The integration of mobile devices into our working lives has been revolutionary.

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Klaus-Jürgen Heitmann on the journey to mobility ecosystems

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

HUK-COBURG Group CEO Klaus-Jürgen Heitmann discusses why and how the insurer is using an ecosystem strategy to expand its traditional business of direct and motor insurance in Germany. Insurance Multichannel

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The Work of Government Calls for Continuous Improvement

FedTech Magazine

One of the defining features of government is that the work is never actually done, a reality that brings both challenges and opportunities.

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The path toward eco-friendly travel in China

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

China can achieve climate-friendly domestic travel—if travelers, tourism providers, and the travel industry at large make sustainable changes now. Insights on Travel, Logistics & Infrastructure Travel, Logistics & Infrastructure Sustainability

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Downtown retail doesn't work the way people think

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

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New Governor Has New Equity Priorities for Maryland’s MD THINK Platform

State Tech Magazine

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s administration is assessing the Maryland Total Human-services Integrated Network for ways to drive more equitable access to health and human services.

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And restaurants co-locating in big box stores

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Space for rent at the entrance to the Walmart on 300 West in Salt Lake City. I don't think this is a good idea or at least, particularly lucrative, either.

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AWS announces the 2023 AWS IMAGINE Grant funding cycle for nonprofits

AWS Public Sector Blog

Today at the IMAGINE: Nonprofit conference , Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched the 2023 AWS IMAGINE Grant cycle. Each year, the grant program provides a holistic package of resources, including unrestricted funding, to nonprofit organizations pursuing cloud technology projects for mission impact.

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