Fri.Aug 26, 2022

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In Praise of Grinders: They Get The Job Done

GovLoop

In a lot of workplaces, the idea is that the best employees are the ones that climb the ladder. The expectation seems to be: The people who are best at their jobs are the ones who would be best suited to run the company someday. Therefore, those people are the same people who seek increasing responsibility and get promoted. I think something is missing from this picture.

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Looking ahead: What has the pandemic taught us about online access?

Open Access Government - Technology News

Mike Taylor, Senior Accessibility Analyst, Comms and Training Manager at Digital Accessibility Centre , discusses online access and its benefits since COVID. During the first few months of 2020, while the world entered a period of uncertainty and restrictions on public spaces and traditional face-to-face interactions became unfeasible, the online world became more crowded and prosperous.

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How the US DOJ Tax Division built a remote telework application in six weeks with AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

In mid-February of 2022, the US federal government began planning the return-to-office after the COVID-19 pandemic. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Tax Division needed to quickly build and launch a telework authorization application by April 1, which would help their more than 500 attorneys, paralegals, and administrative personnel request a hybrid work arrangement—part-time telework, part-time in the office.

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One state maps out its drone-enabled future

GCN

The Ohio Department of Transportation is testing its uncrewed traffic management system that would allow drones to operate at low altitudes beyond the operator's line of sight.

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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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Author Talks: Into the unknown

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Nathan Furr and Susannah Harmon Furr provide a tool kit for navigating the growing uncertainty we face in our lives.

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Cloud modernization requires ‘whole of government’ effort

GCN

Minnesota CIO Tarek Tomes said states must see the transition to cloud as a continually evolving effort, not just a series of one-off investments.

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Michigan expands EV charging network with AI-powered partner

GCN

With machine learning software, Volta Charging can identify optimal locations for chargers, helping the state to site them in low-income and environmental justice communities.

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The Art of Asking Questions in the Workplace

GovLoop

Most of us would probably agree our childhood years were the most inquisitive, as we were eager to learn the what and why of almost everything that crossed our path. Somewhere along the way to adulthood, however, we tend to conform to a style that refrains from exploring our curiosities. I’m sure at some point or another we’ve all been guilty of falling into the trap of not wanting to ask questions, especially in group settings.

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CISA warns critical infrastructure to prepare for mass post-quantum systems migration

GCN

Quantum computing is the latest frontier in technological innovation, and its hacking potential has regulators advising organizations to begin to safeguard their networks.

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Taking the pulse of shifting supply chains

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Our latest survey shows global supply chains on the move.

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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 the US, a new approach to counting overdoses

GCN

To help communities more quickly and accurately track overdoses, new digital platforms are gathering data from drug users, first responders, medical examiners and others.

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What is Innovation Debt and What Does It Mean for Local Governments?

GovPilot

While you might think you’re playing it safe by sticking with decades old processes, the truth is it’s costing your locality substantial time and money.

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Autonomous receiver tracks fish to improve hydropower dam operations

GCN

The underwater autonomous receiver uploads tracking data from tagged salmon to the cloud in near real-time to help hydroelectric plant operators know when, where and how many fish are expected to pass through dams.

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Gaps Exist in Your Monitoring Infrastructure — Know Your Weaknesses with SolarWinds

CarahCast

Although no monitoring architecture is perfect, most monitoring issues can be traced back to avoidable gaps. Join Monalytic Vice President of Technology Scott Pross to learn how to find these problematic blind spots and mitigate “unknown” gaps before they impact valuable uptime, so teams can become proactive in resolving issues before disruptions happen.

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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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Times Square Alliance Streetwatch program for reporting problems in the public space

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

One of the people I follow on Flickr is the photographer Elvert Barnes ( Elvert Barnes on the web.) He is incredibly prolific and a careful observer and documenter of the public space, and is especially active in DC, Baltimore, and New York City. A recent upload in my photo feed was from last fall, and showed a public art campaign posted on a trash can in Times Square, where the public spaces are managed by the Times Square Alliance business improvement district.