Fri.Mar 17, 2023

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All the Data for All Your Grants

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

We have all been there. It’s time to draft a problem statement, and as grant professionals we know data is a necessary element to prove the need for our community. So where do you start? If you did not immediately think “the U.S. Census Bureau”, let me encourage you to always leap to that conclusion. And why wouldn’t you? The mission of the U.S. Census Bureau is to “serve as the nation’s leading provider of quality data about its people and economy.

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Zero Trust Is a Natural Fit for Hybrid Work

FedTech Magazine

Hybrid work presents unique security challenges that can put data and systems at risk. Devices may be more easily compromised off-premises, and agencies can face major breaches if those devices are then connected to their networks. Hybrid work also increases reliance on cloud-based applications, which provide a much larger attack surface for bad actors if not properly secured.

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FedMake Focus on Civilian Government: Solutions Show & Share

Microsoft Public Sector

Attend In Person or Remote and Be Part of the Official Launch of Microsoft Federal’s FedMakers Community Register Now FedMake attendees often say the most valuable outcome is connecting with their peers to explore and share their experiences and approaches to solving common unmet challenges. Join us in-person at the Reston Garage or remotely from your computer, to see the solutions developed using the Power Platform during that week's FedMake event.

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Women Matter, Spain: Women are still far from top corporate-leadership positions

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Women are well represented in the country’s workforce but are relatively scarce at the top—and that won’t change anytime soon given current promotion trends. Yet companies can act to turn the tide.

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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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Assistive AI can revolutionize public safety collaboration

GCN

Cloud-based collaboration supported by artificial intelligence can generate the insights that help multiple agencies operate efficiently across routine and major incidents.

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Meeting changing consumer needs: The US retail pharmacy of the future

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

In the face of industry headwinds, pharmacies can work to make the most of their distinct advantages to meet shifting consumer needs.

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Bridging the talent gap in state government postpandemic

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Facing critical staff shortages, state Chief Administrative Officers are moving forward with newly invigorated strategies for attracting and retaining workers.

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Remember user experience in the zero trust journey

GCN

Education, user-friendly technologies and leadership buy in can help bring employees onboard.

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CEO alpha: A new approach to generating private equity outperformance

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

To create and sustain high performance, private equity sponsors must make building distinctive PE CEOs a priority. Here’s how.

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Estonia’s e-governance revolution is hailed as a voting success – so why are some US states pulling in the opposite direction?

GCN

Some U.S. states are withdrawing from the Electronic Registration Information Center, a multistate data-sharing effort to improve voter roll accuracy—a move one expert says undermines election security and integrity.

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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 times for multiples: Why value creation always comes first

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Beware of solving for enterprise multiples instead of value creation.

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Treating public health disconnects with interoperable data

GCN

Standardized state and local health data supports disease surveillance and will allow a quick response to health emergencies.

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Tokenizing nontraditional assets: A conversation with Ascend Bit’s Brian Clark

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The chief product officer of a Bangkok start-up explains his company’s mission to leverage blockchain innovation for the mothership.

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How cities can use transport data to reduce pollution and increase safety

AWS Public Sector Blog

This is a guest post by Rikesh Shah, outgoing head of open innovation at Transport for London, on behalf of the AWS Institute from Amazon Web Services (AWS), a thought leadership and executive education program to accelerate digital transformation for public sector executives. London’s transport authority uses data sharing principles to solve city-wide challenges like air quality and safety.

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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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Using alternative technology to infill broadband delivery ‘notspots’

Open Access Government - Technology News

David Hennell, the Business Development Director at National Broadband argues how county councils can immediately ensure high-quality broadband delivery to all constituents County councils and other regional authorities are at the sharp end when it comes to overseeing the roll-out of improved broadband delivery to all homes and businesses falling under their areas of responsibility.

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Dissecting the Mindset of an Accomplished Attorney

Policy Chats

In this episode, Attorney Thy Bui talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the challenges, intricacies, and tips on the legal profession. About Thy Bui : Thy represents employers in single-plaintiff and multi-plaintiff lawsuits in state and federal court. She regularly defends employers in lawsuits alleging causes of action for discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage and hour violations, and other statutory and common-law claims arising from the employment r

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March 2023 - Microsoft 365 US Public Sector Roadmap Newsletter

Microsoft Public Sector

Newsworthy Highlights Step-by-Step Compliance for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) If you are impacted by the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) this post is for you. Microsoft 365 Government Community Call Join Jay Leask and other members of the Government Community live on LinkedIn! Where to Start with Microsoft Teams Apps in Gov Clouds Customers in our Office 365 government clouds, GCC, GCCH, and DoD, are continuing to evolve how they do business in the hyb

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Dissecting the Mindset of an Accomplished Attorney

Policy Chats

In this episode, Attorney Thy Bui talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the challenges, intricacies, and tips on the legal profession. About Thy Bui : Thy represents employers in single-plaintiff and multi-plaintiff lawsuits in state and federal court. She regularly defends employers in lawsuits alleging causes of action for discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage and hour violations, and other statutory and common-law claims arising from the employment r

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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.