Wed.Sep 06, 2023

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Disaster Relief Often Leaves Disabled People Behind. Disabled First Responders Are Changing That.

Next City

Disability inclusion in emergency preparedness and response doesn’t just mean supporting disabled victims of extreme weather. It also means including disabled communities in disaster relief strategy.

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Turning consumer and retail companies into software-driven innovators

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

As customers increasingly expect seamless, engaging digital experiences, consumer-facing organizations can follow six principles to perform like the most successful tech companies.

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How the education sector can safeguard students using generative AI

Open Access Government - Technology News

The emergence of free-to-access generative AI programmes has the potential to transform the classroom in ways we’re only beginning to understand, how can we protect students from the dangers of AI The internet, perhaps the last major technological innovation that’s comparable to AI, changed the way that students communicate, work, and access information.

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Review: Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro Gives Everyone a Seat at the Conference Table

State Tech Magazine

Most state and local governments quickly embraced remote work during the pandemic, and many retain strong and productive hybrid workforces where some employees come into the office a few days a week while others are always remote. The Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro platform can bring all of those people together as easily as if they were sitting around the same table.

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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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Artificial Intelligence’s Use and Rapid Growth Highlight Its Possibilities and Perils

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

The rise of artificial intelligence has created growing excitement and much debate about its potential to revolutionize entire industries. At its best, AI could improve medical diagnosis, identify potential national security threats more quickly, and.

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Forward Thinking on funding a clean world with Ann Mettler

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

A leader on funding Europe’s energy transition talks about the three Ss that are necessary: speed, scale, and simplicity.

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European machinery companies: Achieving balance through innovation

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

What can help European countries move the needle as the labor shortage worsens and inflation and costs rise? Investing in new tech, talent, and products; programmatic M&A; and decarbonization.

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Burning Man Encounters Mud

Disaster Zone blog

Logistics always rules the day.

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Islands of innovation: Creating smart and sustainable European marinas and ports

AWS Public Sector Blog

This is a guest post by Louisa Barker, senior research manager in the European Government Insights team at IDC, and Joe Dignan, the European head of government insights at IDC, with contributions from Alex Lima, sustainability lead for Amazon Web Services (AWS) public sector Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), and Avi Leisner, senior business development manager for AWS public sector.

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FEMA Needs More Disaster Funding!

Disaster Zone blog

It is that time of year again.

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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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How User-Friendly Online Services Drive Citizen Satisfaction

AccessE11

Citizen satisfaction is not just a buzzword; it’s an essential metric for evaluating the performance of local governments. Research indicates that a staggering 72% of citizens are interested in utilizing online government services. Despite this interest, over half abandon their attempts due to difficulties in navigation and access. The implications are clear: providing user-friendly online services is not a luxury but necessary for increasing citizen satisfaction and fostering trust.

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How Might You Become a More Effective Leader?

Careers in Government

A Leader Who Leads With Questions Will Often Be 10x More Effective Than a Leader Who Only Leads by Telling! The post How Might You Become a More Effective Leader? appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Bloomberg Businessweek Cities Issue

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

-- Bloomberg Businessweek Cities Issue At least two interesting articles, on state legislature preemption of city action , especially by Red States over Blue Cities (but it's true of Blue States and Red Communities too, although not nearly as much) and nine ways to improve cities. And a graphic on the change in transportation to and from downtown in the face of post-covid work from home.

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Future of Government: Technology & Public Policy Trends Shaping the Public Sector With GovPilot

GovPilot

Local government will never be the same. A bold take, but nevertheless true. Technology is roaring along in the fast lane, and the world is along for the ride. In just a few short years, we’ve experienced drastic and fundamental changes in how we work, communicate, and live our lives. The public sector is no exception.

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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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Healthy people, healthy planet: Supporting sustainability in healthcare with the cloud

AWS Public Sector Blog

If the health sector were a country, it would be the fifth-largest emitter of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) on the planet. To become more sustainable, the health sector is turning to the cloud. A sustainable healthcare system is one that “improves, maintains, or restores health, while minimizing negative impacts on the environment and leveraging opportunities to restore and improve it, to the benefit of the health and well-being of current and future generations,” according to the World Healt