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🤔How To Choose Between Short or Long-Form Content Like a Pro

Super Library Marketing

Watch this video now #LibraryMarketingShow, episode 291 Have you ever stared at a piece of library marketing content and thought, should this be a quick update or a deep dive? Let’s settle that today! Here is how to know if you should use short-form content or when it’s time to go to long-form content in this episode of the Library Marketing Show.

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Business and the new world of water: A talk with Ecolab CEO Christophe Beck

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The head of the global water and hygiene company says that businesses can help solve the global water crisis if they engineer water circularity into their processes.

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Seeing Ourselves Clearly: Overcoming Leadership Blind Spots

Careers in Government

Building strong, trusting relationships is essential for gaining a more objective view of ourselves, our ideas, our decisions, and our leadership. The post Seeing Ourselves Clearly: Overcoming Leadership Blind Spots appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Navigating Uncertainty With Your Mission in Mind

GovLoop

The past few months have brought uncertainty to the federal workforce. Amid the chaos, workers hope to stand out in the best ways and to make themselves indispensable. Although those efforts can be successful, they can also be a breeding ground for negative internal politics the dynamics and social interactions within an organization. During GovLoops May 21 NextGen Summit , Javier Incln, Assistant Inspector General for Management at the National Science Foundations (NSF) Office of Inspector Gen

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A Look Inside the Minds of Government’s Most Innovative Leaders

Successful partnerships start with knowing what public sector leaders care about. This report spotlights global innovators shaping the future of public service by tackling real-world challenges across AI, digital identity, citizen experience, and data strategy. Their work reveals the priorities, pain points, and investment areas that are driving transformation.

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Continuous Learning: How Agencies Are Chipping Away at the AI Skills Gap

FedTech Magazine

Artificial intelligence-enabled learning platforms deliver the proper training in the proper format to federal employees looking to keep their skills current in an age of digital government. These platforms tailor content to the learner and help close vital skills gaps in government. Ironically, the rise of AI created some of the very skills gaps agencies are trying to fill, and the technology offers them a path forward.

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Misinformation Management: 6 Takeaways on Protecting Public Trust

zencity

Misinformation spreads fast, and in local government, it can erode public trust, distort facts, and create unnecessary panic.

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Millions of Caregivers May Be Under Age 18. How Do We Support Them?

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

When a loved one needs care, family members often step in to help out. And for many families, those caregivers are children. In fact, studies estimate that millions of family caregivers may be under the age of 18. Todays WatchBlog post looks at our.

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Greenwood Genetic Center transforms genomic medicine on AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

This is a guest post from the Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC), an Amazon Web Services (AWS) customer. The Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) is a nonprofit institute organized to provide clinical genetic services, diagnostic laboratory testing, educational programs and resources, and research in the field of medical genetics. Our vision is to be a Center of Excellence in Medical Genetics, serving as a resource for everyone who needs genetic services or information and working to reduce the prevalence

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The Benefits and Implications of AI in Law Enforcement

State Tech Magazine

The Belle Fourche Police Department in South Dakota recently worked with other nearby jurisdictions on a series of robberies involving suspects breaking into gas stations and casinos in the region. Using photos from crime scenes captured by Verkada security cameras enhanced with artificial intelligence (AI), Belle Fourche Chief of Police Ryan Cherveny and his colleagues were able to identify a vehicle of interest.

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Too big to succeed? Unlocking value in large medtechs

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Diversified medtech giants have struggled to match the shareholder returns of other sectors, but targeted strategies can unlock substantial value.

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Local Government Tax Guide: 6 Benefits Businesses Will Buy Into for Compliance

In a survey of U.S. business owners, more than 64% indicated their local government’s online tax portal needs improvement. It’s clear that while business owners want to work with their local government to stay in compliance, many online tax systems do not enable them to do so effectively.

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Home Essentials You Need: People Share Their Must-Have Decor Items

Rent

When it comes to making a house feel like a home, its often the little things that make the biggest impact. Whether its a cozy throw, a statement mirror, or a perfectly placed lamp, certain decor items can instantly elevate a space and make it yours. To find out what pieces people swear by, we asked seven individuals to share the one home essential they cant live without.

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New Approaches for Time Management

GovLoop

We’ve never been more distracted. Incessant notifications, emails, calls, pings, deadlines, meetings, and competing priorities make staying focused nearly impossible. Yet, as a supervisor, its crucial to manage these distractions while meeting team objectives. The key is to master time management. Much like our learning styles, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to managing our workloads and calendars.

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University of British Columbia Cloud Innovation Centre: Prototyping generative AI solutions using AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

The University of British Columbia (UBC) Cloud Innovation Centre (CIC) has become a hub for innovation by prototyping generative AI applications in collaboration with public sector sponsors. Using Amazon Bedrock , the UBC CIC addresses real-world challenges through rapid prototyping. This post highlights how the UBC CIC uses Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate generative AI development, sharing lessons learned, tools used, and actionable insights you can apply to your projects.

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State and Local Governments Are Poised for IT Workforce Gains

State Tech Magazine

First came the federal job cuts. There have been an estimated 26,000 so far in 2025, according to Reuters, and potentially more to come. Gov. Wes Moore quickly seized this opportunity to draw skilled workers to the state of Maryland. So did New York, and Pennsylvania. Then came the specter of federal funding cuts. COVID funding, social services, Medicaid, education and public health are areas that have been, or are expected to be, targeted for funding reductions.

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Municipal Maintenance Guide: Inspections

Get this municipal maintenance guide that provides municipalities with a detailed and structured approach to maintaining city infrastructure. This guide outlines systematic inspection procedures and best practices, ensuring the safety, longevity, and operational efficiency of municipal assets. From roadways and bridges to public buildings and utilities, the guide covers all aspects of municipal maintenance.

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The inner game of women CEOs

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Human-centric skills are more critical than ever in an increasingly complex world. Heres how some women CEOs harness these strengths to meet the challenges of the role.

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Understanding 2025 Moving Costs: What to Expect and How to Save

Rent

Explore key factors driving 2025 moving costs and discover smart strategies to save money, avoid fees, and plan a stress-free relocation.

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The Politics of Public Lands

Park Leaders

After a recent expedition to Chile with The Nature Conservancy, I returned home reflecting on a global truth: public lands are political. Whether its South America or South Carolina, land conservation stirs up a lot of passion. For many people it’s complexity can also lead to quite a bit of debate. For years, Ive avoided politics on this show.

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5 steps for building a VMware transition strategy for public sector customers

AWS Public Sector Blog

This is a guest post by Tim Keating, principal architect of cloud native services for CDW Digital Velocity, and Taylor Lewick, senior solutions architect at CDW. Broadcoms acquisition of VMware in 2023 has changed the virtualization game plan for VMware customers. As licensing structures evolve, many public sector organizations are finding it challenging to maintain VMware environments that align with their budgetary constraints.

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Empower Digital Government: Strategic Workbook for Modern Transformation

Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.

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Artificial intelligence UK policy analysis

Open Access Government - Technology News

In this interview, Camden Woollven, the Group Head of AI Product Marketing at GRC International Group, shares her insights on UK artificial intelligence policy Tell us about the first grant fund established by the AI Security Institute, which will focus on research related to AI security and the protection of critical systems. This is the AISI Challenge Fund.

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Turning things around: An interview with Natarajan Srinivasan

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Under Natarajan Srinivasans leadership, CG Power emerged successfully from bankruptcy. In this interview, the former CEO breaks down his strategies for managing during a crisis.

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NSF Plays Matchmaker With Researchers and AI

FedTech Magazine

Editor's Note: Be sure to watch the first video in our two-part series on the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource before viewing this one. Part two explores how researchers such as Kimberly Elenberg, principal scientist at the Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute's Auton Lab, access and use evolving NAIRR resources. Elenberg's team plans to leverage the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center's computing power to run AI models at the edge to triage patients in mass-casualty inci

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Prevent Meta From Shutting Down Your Library’s Facebook Page With These Two Key Steps

Super Library Marketing

Watch this video now #LibraryMarketingShow, episode 290 Facebook always tries to make life difficult for library marketers, and their security options are no exception. A viewer wrote in to ask if staff can use their work email address to create a profile, separate from their personal Facebook page, to manage the library’s Facebook page. The answer, and tips on how to keep your library’s Facebook account safe without burdening your staff, are in this episode of The Library Marketing

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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 AWS approach to social value in UK Public Sector: Creating lasting impact through technology

AWS Public Sector Blog

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is committed to delivering substantial social value across the United Kingdom (UK) public sector through strategic technology initiatives and partnerships. The AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance launched in April 2025exemplifies this commitment, aiming to address critical AI and cloud computing expertise shortages in the public sector.

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Mandiant M-Trends 2025: 3 key insights for public sector agencies

Google Public Sector

The cyber defense and threat landscape demands continuous adaptation, as threat actors continue to refine their tactics to breach defenses. While some adversaries are using increasingly sophisticated approaches with custom malware, zero-day exploits, and advanced evasion techniques, it's crucial to remember that not all successful attacks are complex or sophisticated.

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Author Talks: How to sharpen your mind at any age

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

With countless wellness apps, gadgets, and books promising to prevent memory loss and disease, how do you know whats truly worth your time? A cognitive scientist breaks it downhelping you retrain your brain and reclaim your health.

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10 Tiny Home Interior Design Hacks That Make Your Space Feel Twice As Big

Rent

Youre scrolling vacation rentals, dreaming up your next getaway, and your feed is filled with light-filled, aesthetic, Instagram-worthy homes. A few in particular catch your eye, but theyre not your typical sleeps 8 type of house. No, these getaways are less than 500 square feetpossibly even smaller than your first apartment. But with gorgeous kitchens, creative furnishings, prime locations, a happy price point, and the intrinsic appeal of cute small things, you click book now.

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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.

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Air Force CDAO: True AI Superiority Hinges on New Center of Excellence

FedTech Magazine

The Air Forces forthcoming AI Center of Excellence is essential to its goal of shifting from readiness to competitiveness in the space, according to Susan Davenport, its chief data and AI officer. In an email to FedTech, Davenport said the AI Center of Excellence will assemble a cross-functional team of experts to accelerate artificial intelligence innovation through a combination of training, career development and partnerships.

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Explore AI innovations, enhance your cloud skills, and expand your network at AWS Summit Washington, DC 2025

AWS Public Sector Blog

Mark your calendars for June 10-11, 2025, when the AWS Summit Washington, DC will return to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. This flagship event is the largest AWS Summit in North America and the only one tailored exclusively for the public sector community. Youre invited to join us at this years summit, which will bring together leaders from government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and other public sector entities to discuss and discover how generative

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Multitasking – Exploring Grant-Related Words, Installment #2

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

As grant professionals/grant writers, we strategize how to use powerful words. That skill is our superpower. This blog series allows us the joy of examining our favorite words and lamenting our not-so-favorite words. Join us in the fun! As you organize your day-to-day checklists, projects, and plans, do you ever curse the word “multitasking” ?

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What are GLP-1 medications?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

GLP-1s are drugs that help people manage diabetes and lose weight. Their surging popularity has a range of economic and public health implications.

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How Gilbert, AZ Prepares for the Future While Protecting What Makes It Great

A top-rated place to live, Gilbert, AZ struggled with outdated short-term rental management—low compliance, lost revenue, and growing administrative strain. By adopting the GovOS Tax & Compliance suite, the Town: Increased compliance from 40% to 90% Generated over $85K in new revenue Has a single digital system to manage tasks more efficiently With a centralized hub for short-term rental registration and enforcement, Gilbert balances tourism and community needs.