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New Programs: Specialized Activities with Camp Managers

Summer Camp Programming

The inspiration for this article comes from Craig Huffman. “Cooking with Cindy” is a program that was introduced at a summer camp whose kitchen manager, Cindy, spearheaded. Cooking with Cindy Consider a new specialized activity option that just might elevate the camp experience to new heights.

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Identifying and explaining policy preferences in Swiss water management

Policy & Politics Journal blog

by Thomas Bolognesi, Eva Lieberherr and Manuel Fischer In our recent article published in Policy & Politics, we investigate the formation of policy preferences, which are critical in the policy process as they primarily drive policymakers’ choices and, consequently, policy… Continue reading →

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Crisis management in English local government: the limits of resilience

Policy & Politics Journal blog

Davies In our recently published article in Policy & Politics, we explore the context for local authorities in England that have been pushed to develop “resilience.” By Tania Arrieta and Jonathan S. This has been as a result of the… Continue reading →

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DATA GARBAGE IN – AI GARBAGE OUT

Barrett & Greene

13% of the quotes sourced from BBC articles were either altered from the original source or not present in the article cited. The basic problem is this: as a growing number of people rely on AI to get the information they need, their attention is being diverted from the basics of data management.

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Facility Maintenance Trends for 2024: What's Changing in the Industry?

This comprehensive article delves into the transformative trends reshaping local government facility maintenance in anticipation of 2024. From embracing smart technology for efficient management, sustainability's pivotal role to data-driven decision-making, workforce upskilling, and predictive maintenance strategies, each aspect is explored.

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Cal Poly seeks to transform procurement process with generative AI-powered scope of work generation

AWS Public Sector Blog

At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly), procurement specialists manage over $190 million in annual spending across diverse commodity areas, many requiring detailed work scopes. The scale of this challenge is substantial.

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The loneliest job? How top CEOs manage dilemmas and vulnerability

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

This article consolidates insights from around 100 senior leaders on five common dilemmas that complicate their ability to lead in the face of competing priorities.