Summer Camp Programming

JANUARY 5, 2023

Back in 2012 I posted 15 of my favorite interview questions. In this article I’m going to add to those and include questions other camp professionals suggested. If you have a favorite interview question, leave it in the comments. TELL US ABOUT YOU What is your favorite and least favorite thing about yourself? Are you […]. The post Over 100 Interview Questions for Summer Camp Hiring appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.

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Human Transit

JANUARY 5, 2023

Matthew Yglesias thinks more carefully about transit than any other US pundit I’ve encountered at his level of celebrity, so his takes are often useful. Today, he has a very broad one, called “ American transit agencies should prioritize ridership over other goals.” He begins: Why does the United States struggle to create cost-effective rail infrastructure?

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Summer Camp Programming

JANUARY 5, 2023

Here’s a great (edited) idea from Jennifer O. Does your camp have an alumni program? Put out a call to talented and enthusiastic alumni to participate in an “All-Star Alumni Country Club.” During this event alumni will be guest instructors. The day before the event bring campers together to watch short videos submitted by the […].

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Events 130

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 5, 2023

Setting up a winning digital and advanced-analytics organization is hard. Decisions about talent and technology will often determine the transformation’s success.

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Management 132

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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.

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FedTech Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2023

It’s already been more than two years since the pandemic forced a dramatic shift in organizations’ workplace operations, and federal agencies were no exception. The rapid adoption of remote work in 2020 led agencies to permanently change the way they operate, with remote and hybrid working environments now here to stay. Still, private and public organizations continue to try to figure out exactly how to structure their new work environments if some form of remote work is truly permanent.

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GCN

JANUARY 5, 2023

Rather than solely relying on the typical defensive playbook, state and local government agencies must develop a proactive and risk-based approach to cybersecurity.

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Government Technology Insider

JANUARY 5, 2023

Today, nearly every task can be accomplished instantaneously using a mobile device. Town of Gilbert, Arizona embraced this model of self-service and began modernizing its services by digitizing it’s government forms. By focusing its digital transformation efforts on improving the customer experience , the Town of Gilbert was able to implement innovative solutions that provided constituents and employees with the tools and resources they needed during an unprecedented pandemic. .

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 5, 2023

By 2030, shared mobility could generate up to $1 trillion in consumer spending. New research reveals the trends and data to know.

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Disaster Zone blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

Storm after storm impacting the Bay Area.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 5, 2023

In this day and age, being a local leader can feel challenging – we face so many issues that are tough to tackle. But the reality is that there is so much to be hopeful about: our cities are finally coming back to life, we’re using federal funds to transform communities and so much more.

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GCN

JANUARY 5, 2023

The system uses the sound and flash of the fired gun to identify and validate each shot, reducing response times and false positives.

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State Tech Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2023

With the price of video displays dropping dramatically in recent years, many cities are asking their tech partners about the prospect of creating video walls to help improve crime fighting and incident response. Operations centers can indeed improve decision-making and shorten response times, but it’s important for officials to realize there is more to command centers than video displays.

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Barrett & Greene

JANUARY 5, 2023

Out of the 36 gubernatorial elections last November, 27 resulted in the return of an incumbent while only one, Nevada’s Steve Sisolak, lost. That left eight new governors taking office, not an earthshaking number, but enough to make us curious about the demographic shifts in the new cadre. Our efforts turned up some interesting facts that we wanted to share.

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Citizen Lab

JANUARY 5, 2023

Developing and renewing parks and city centers are core priorities for local governments. Local governments invest in these projects because they recognize their value to a community, including deeper community connections, economic development, and a sense of pride among residents. Want to see how our clients tackle these issues and co-create solutions with their communities?

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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.

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The City Fix

JANUARY 5, 2023

Africa’s population is growing faster than any other continent’s and its urban population is expected to more than double by 2050. This urban rapid growth, which is mostly sprawling “horizontal” growth, as the World Resources Report: Towards a More Equal City shows, is combining with climate.

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GCN

JANUARY 5, 2023

Real-time location data increases the efficiency of bus operations and boosts rider trust.

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