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How bold is your business transformation? A new way to measure progress

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Organizations that successfully pull off a high-performing transformation don’t choose between either holistic performance or business reinvention. They pursue both.

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Exploring the Rocky Pathways: Government Jobs in Colorado

Careers in Government

Are you looking for a fulfilling career in the government sector? Colorado might be the perfect place for you. With its stunning landscapes and vibrant communities, this beautiful state offers a range of rewarding opportunities. Discover the essential skills to thrive, explore inspiring success stories, and easily navigate the application process. Shape policies that impact […] The post Exploring the Rocky Pathways: Government Jobs in Colorado appeared first on Careers in Government.

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How to bring the best of the bank to corporates: Ideas for coverage models

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Attempting to serve all corporate clients through high-touch, personal interactions isn’t meeting the needs of today’s customers. The key to full coverage is a multipronged model of banking channels.

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Uniting Individuals Through Service and Volunteerism

Policy Chats

In this episode, California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about volunteerism and uniting individuals through service. About Josh Fryday : Appointed by California Governor Gavin Newsom, Josh Fryday leads California Volunteers, which works to establish and maintain a statewide volunteer corps to help with the state’s response to emergencies and disasters.

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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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What is space junk?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Space junk refers to fragments left behind in space. Most space junk is debris from rocket-launching material and disused satellites.

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Supreme Court Term Roundup: Decisions Impacting Local Governments 

NLC (National League of Cities)

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on several cases impacting local governments during the 2022-2023 term, from federal elections management to a new test for what is considered “waters of the United States.

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New Aruba AP Brings Wi-Fi 6 Express Lanes to Busy Environments

FedTech Magazine

Most federal agencies with extensive Wi-Fi networks, whether for their employees internally or for use in public areas where guests can connect, built up and configured these networks long before wireless-capable devices flooded the market. Today, even areas where Wi-Fi coverage had been adequate are starting to feel the strain. This manifests in slow connections, dropped signals, poor connectivity during busy times and even dead zones that make it impossible to work wirelessly.

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Electric-vehicle buyers demand new experiences

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Consumer attitudes toward electric vehicles are changing fast—and so are expectations of the car-purchasing experience.

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NLC Kicks Off 2023 Smart Surfaces Resilient Infrastructure Technical Assistance Program

NLC (National League of Cities)

NLC member cities join a technical assistance cohort focused on resiliency in the built environment Across the United States and globally, the summer of 2023 has seen record-high temperatures. As extreme heat and flooding continue to intensify, cities, towns and villages are seeking solutions to mitigate social, economic and public health impacts.

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Could AI interpret and decode animal communication?

Open Access Government - Technology News

Machine learning tools could provide transformative insights into animal communication, using AI models to decode and track conversation There is no Rosetta Stone for translating animal communication signals, their meaning must be deciphered through careful observation and experimentation. Annotating animal communication, such as recordings of bird calls, whale songs or primate gestures can be extremely time-consuming, and even experienced biologists often struggle to differentiate seemingly sim

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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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China Consumption: Still Cautiously Optimistic?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Despite encouraging macroeconomic and consumption indicators in the first half of 2023, we are unlikely to see a substantial surge in consumption in the near term.

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CFP: Computers in Libraries 2024 (March 12-14, 2024 - Arlington, Virginia)

A Library Writer's Blog

Library Futures & Wildest Dreams Computers in Libraries 2024 March 12-14, 2024 - Arlington, Virginia CFP URL: [link] Library Futures & Wildest Dreams Deadline is October 2 Coming out of challenging times, libraries have the opportunity to create their own exciting futures with technology, partnerships, passion and commitment. As we head toward 2030, the Year of the Dog and prosperous wealth, we plan to let our imagination bloom with crazy ideas, blue-sky dreams, and creative innovations

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War in Ukraine: Twelve disruptions changing the world—update

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds on. In this update, we map the latest social and economic consequences.

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