Fri.Dec 02, 2022

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How to avoid and recover from cyber and ransomware attacks

Open Access Government - Technology News

Best practices for public sector organisations to avoid and quickly recover from cyber and ransomware attacks. In its 2022 annual review, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) advised that over the past 12 months, businesses and organisations in the UK reported hundreds of cyber incidents, many of which were ransomware attacks. In 2021 there was a joint advisory from the NCSC and its international partners on this increased global threat.

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How personalization at scale can invigorate Asian insurers

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The surge in digital consumer interactions is making possible a new era of gathering, analyzing, and responding to individual customer data strategically and with precision.

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States enter the quantum race

GCN

Chattanooga is leveraging its high-speed fiber for the first commercial quantum network, while Maryland builds a quantum ecosystem.

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Getting digital transformation right in resource-heavy industries

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Eight core principles can help companies in the energy, oil and gas, basic materials, and utilities sectors achieve successful digital transformations.

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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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Nursing Shortages Are Everywhere

Disaster Zone blog

Not to mention truck drivers, cops, firefighters, cooks, wait staff.

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Hitting the mark: Why markdowns matter more than ever

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Many US retailers are reducing prices to clear excess inventory. Smart markdown strategies will make a huge difference to their bottom lines.

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Author Talks: Rules of power from Jeffrey Pfeffer to help you get your way

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Stanford professor Jeffrey Pfeffer shares advice for gaining power through resources, reputation, and relationships.

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The Head, Not the Tail, Wagging the Dog

Disaster Zone blog

When policy people cross over into operations.

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Transit agency pilots gun detection tech

GCN

Philadelphia’s SEPTA will test an AI-based video analytics solution that aims to reduce gun-related violence on train platforms.

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Top announcements from AWS worldwide public sector partners at re:Invent 2022

AWS Public Sector Blog

My favorite part of re:Invent , this year and every year, is the opportunity it provides to hear directly from AWS Partners and customers. As always, I’m impressed by the value that partners are delivering for customers, and I’m encouraged at the opportunities ahead of us to continue innovating, simplifying, and delivering results. For any partners who weren’t able to attend on-site, I want to share what the worldwide public sector partners team is working on to better serve partners.

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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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In San Francisco, Accessibility Means Better Engagement for Everyone

GovLoop

An interview with Deborah Kaplan, Deputy Director of Programmatic Access in the San Francisco Mayor’s Office on Disability. One in 10 San Franciscans reports a disability — a significant number in a city with a population in excess of 850,000. The city also has significant populations who speak languages other than English, some with Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 150,000 Chinese speakers (91,000 LEP); 88,000 Spanish speakers (32,000 LEP); and 22,000 who speak Filipino (8,000 LEP).

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Climate Crisis, Rising Inequality, Erosion of Democracy, and Big-Power Conflict

Policy Chats

In this episode, Founding Dean of the University of California, Riverside School of Public Policy, Anil Deolalikar talks with students about the most pressing challenges the world faces today. About Anil Deolalikar : Anil Deolalikar has been the founding dean of the School of Public Policy since February 2013 and a professor of economics at UC Riverside since 2003.

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How Voice Recognition Can Improve Constituent Satisfaction

GovLoop

A conversation with Nuance Communications’ Russell Brodsky, Regional Vice President, Government Sales; Vance Clipson, Senior Principal, Industry Solutions Marketing and Strategy; and Joseph Solt, Director of Professional Services. Constituent engagement isn’t all that different from consumer experience, says Vance Clipson, of Nuance Communications. “It’s about making it easy for [people] to interact with government,” he said.

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Climate Crisis, Rising Inequality, Erosion of Democracy, and Big-Power Conflict

Policy Chats

In this episode, Found Dean of the University of California, Riverside School of Public Policy, Anil Deolalikar talks with students about the most pressing challenges the world faces today. About Anil Deolalikar : Anil Deolalikar has been the founding dean of the School of Public Policy since February 2013 and a professor of economics at UC Riverside since 2003.

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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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Know Your People: Generations in the Workforce

GovLoop

“OK, boomer.” “Ugh, millennials.” “What’s a Zoomer?” The generation we are born into often shapes who we become. While some may find this idea essentialist, surveys have shown that there are valid characteristics associated with each generation. Every generation brings positive traits to the workforce. Here are those attributes. Generation Z (Gen-Z).

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Climate Crisis, War, the End of Democracy, & Social Unrest

Policy Chats

In this episode, Found Dean of the University of California, Riverside School of Public Policy, Anil Deolalikar talks with students about the most pressing challenges the world faces today. About Anil Deolalikar : Anil Deolalikar has been the founding dean of the School of Public Policy since February 2013 and a professor of economics at UC Riverside since 2003.

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How Mobile Devices Are Transforming Local Government Work in the Field 2022 | GovPilot

GovPilot

While some government employees can complete their day-to-day responsibilities without leaving City Hall, most must spend some time out in the community. Historically, this has meant employees must wait to file reports when they return to their office space. Some employees may even need to spend time transferring written notes into digital formats for long-term storage.

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Getting Shovel-Ready: How Three Communities Promote Economic Growth and Development

OpenGov

Getting Shovel-Ready: How Three Communities Promote Economic Growth and Development December 2, 2022 – OpenGov Econimic growth and development is a hot topic in the government space. According to the last Census, the population of ~80% of U.S. metro areas grew over the last decade. To keep pace with this growth, community development departments across […].

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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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Best in Gov Virtual Summit: Celebrating Public Sector Achievements

GovLoop

The New Year is quickly approaching, and now’s the time to reflect back on hard-earned accomplishments, while getting into an innovative mindset to best serve your constituents in the future. The Best in Gov Virtual Summit on Dec. 14 will check both boxes, celebrating our 2022 NextGen Public Service Award Winners while speaking with government and industry experts about implementing and delivering better services and support.

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COVID-19: Baby Bump or Baby Dump?

The Lowe Down

Article by Sambhav Maheshwari . The COVID-19 pandemic, by changing experiences across transportation, well-being, caregiving, health care, and jobs, has caused society-wide shifts in behavior with potentially far reaching consequences. One of these is the impact on birth rates with potentially long-lived demographic consequences. . In 2020, many academics predicted that the incidence of a pandemic (COVID) would have a negative effect on birth rates.

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Civility and Respect in the Hybrid Workplace

GovLoop

Management looks a little different in a hybrid work environment, and it’s worth considering how your supervisory style might change when your co-workers aren’t physically in the office with you. In the latest installment of “Management Minutes with Mika,” workforce transformation expert Mika Cross spoke with Ray Crawford, Jr. Ph.D., Chief Executive for Strategic Planning and Reporting, U.S.

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Tricky terrain is no problem for this four-legged robot

GCN

Researchers have developed a robot that uses machine learning to navigate its surrounding, which scientists say could assist in search and rescue operations.

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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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Flywheel Fridays - The Friends We Made Along the Way

GovCast

As the year comes to an end, we bid adieu to our beloved Flywheel Fridays. Join our co-hosts Deputy Editor Kate Macri and Staff Writer/Researcher Sarah Sybert as they reflect on the most memorable moments and headlines of the year, such as the passage of the PACT Act for veterans, the Defense Department's new zero trust strategy and more. We also discuss leveraging lessons learned from the show for new and improved episodes coming your way across GovCast, CyberCast and HealthCast in 2023.

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How AI speeds time to repair

GCN

Artificial intelligence that monitors networks can help teams pinpoint problems and suggest repairs.

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