GovPilot

AUGUST 23, 2023

Emergency management is an essential aspect of public safety, and your local government needs to have a communication plan in place to reach citizens and keep them safe in case of emergencies. If you’re already working at a municipality, odds are you care greatly about public wellbeing and safety.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Despite these advances, satellite communications (satcom) operators still find it challenging to scale and adapt to this new complexity on the ground. This post also presents a reference architecture to virtualize the satcom ground segment after the satellite signal is digitized at both ends of communication.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Driven by the need for convenience, real-time conversations, and anywhere, anytime access, electronic messaging has become a go-to means of communication. In fact, instant messaging has become the preferred form of internal workplace communications, including email, according to Gartner’s 2022 Channel Benchmark and other research studies.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 3, 2023

In this opinion piece, Charles Stephenson, Divisional Director from YUDU Sentinel, explores the way ahead when it comes to enterprise communications While a messaging app such as WhatsApp can be helpful for everyday communications, such a social messaging app is unsuitable for crisis communications.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Communications in disasters has always been an issue—across the board. In this podcast we dive into what makes communications so difficult in a disaster and how having communications options and redundancy is critical. Communications in disasters has always been an issue—across the board. Today’s guest is James Clevenger.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

JANUARY 2, 2024

Best of 2023 podcasts: One of emergency management’s major partners in all things concerning disasters, from the preparation phase to the response and recovery is our public information/affairs officers who support what we are trying to do in communicating with the public. I highly recommend this podcast to your listening.

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Partnership for Public Service

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In December, the Partnership for Public Service hosted a virtual event with Jason Love, a program analyst and award coordinator at the Department of Health and Human Services, to share how federal communicators can shape positive narratives about government and amplify agency success stories. Here are three key takeaways: 1.

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Government Technology Insider

AUGUST 15, 2022

Making the process harder are many disaster response communication challenges, which require significant effort to overcome. Thankfully, the growing number of communities affected by server storms and other natural disasters are not alone. What are the biggest challenges facing first responders in emergencies?

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Government Technology Insider

AUGUST 23, 2023

In the aftermath of severe storms, communities grapple with widespread damage and daunting disaster response communication challenges. This is where first responders and agencies meet to provide devices and strategies for navigating these crisis communication issues. What does the future of disaster response look like?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Communication with parents is a must for school districts. In this blog post, I walk through how to set up a solution that enables school districts to notify a targeted group of parents about school bus breakdowns and delays via the parent’s preferred method of communication (i.e., Sign in to the AWS Management Console.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

He helps families open communications, create resiliency, and develop leadership by preparing for inevitable emergencies and natural disasters so they can protect themselves and live a life without fear. Earlier, Daniel interviewed Eric Holdeman about information sharing and his communications strategies which is the subject of this podcast.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

DECEMBER 20, 2022

One of emergency management’s major partners in all things concerning disasters, from the preparation phase to the response and recovery is our public information/affairs officers who support what we are trying to do in communicating with the public. I highly recommend this podcast to your listening.

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Government Technology Insider

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This initiative will leverage command and control platforms and applications to provide mission-critical assets and personnel management. Previous ISR aircraft performed video and imagery retrieval and light detection and ranging (LiDAR) that was transmitted through satellite communications.

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A Library Writer's Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

The Journal of Advancement, Communication, and Development in Academic Libraries (open access journal) publishes articles that offer strategies and case studies for practical application of strategic fundraising and communication in academic libraries. This journal will be published twice annually, fall and spring. Let us know.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) employs project management principles to deliver public sector cloud outcomes. This blog post highlights project management tools, references, and AWS Management Console tips that give public sector customers better project visibility, automate task management, and help accelerate project outcomes.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

and NTT are transforming UK local council communication with phone-based Voice AI, addressing challenges in resident engagement across various community services Yet, despite a solid online presence, a substantial 60% of their interactions remain via the phone channel, and many do not have the resources to maintain efficiency.

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California Department of Technology

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

September 27, 2023 – Monica Hernández has been appointed CDT’s new Deputy Director of Communications and Stakeholder Relations at the California. Since 2021, Monica has served as Deputy Director of Communications at the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Her first day at CDT will be October 6.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JANUARY 27, 2023

What are the top 3 trends that will trigger organizations to adopt a critical event management plan in 2023? Gartner reveals all Over the past year, organizations have been focused on managing the rise of home and hybrid workforces and adapting to the many changes resulting from the global pandemic. million to $4.2

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American City & Country

AUGUST 16, 2024

According to a 2024 survey by public sector HR management company, NEOGOV , which explored the effects of the ongoing hiring crisis on the public sector, 33% of agencies report impacts to service. And while the number of citizens increases, the local sheriff’s office is faced with a familiar challenge: an ongoing shortage of officers.

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Super Library Marketing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

This happened because we had a messy, unorganized internal communications strategy. If we were having problems getting information to staff about a fun event, we were really in trouble when it came to communicating the information they needed to do their work properly. Internal communications: marketing’s forgotten stepchild.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In this podcast I interview the Alaska Emergency Management Director. Bryan began his career in emergency management in 1995 with the Alaska Division of Emergency Services. Bryan was appointed by Governor Mike Dunleavy to serve as Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in April of 2021.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Satellite communications (satcom) serve a wide range of industries such as telecommunications, broadcasting, military, aviation and maritime, and emergency services. Satellite operators provide bandwidth allocation to each of these segments. This walkthrough focuses on a maritime shipping use-case.

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GovLoop

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

During the latest New Supervisors in Government Community of Practice session, “How to Manage an Inclusive Team,” we spoke with Priscilla Stallings, Chief Inclusion Officer, State of Minnesota, who shared insight and advice on creating a team where everyone feels valued and respected. Words must be followed by actions.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 1, 2024

Managing multiple grant applications simultaneously can be a daunting task, whether you’re working for a single client or juggling the needs of multiple clients. These include meticulous planning, efficient time management, and clear communication. Read more about managing your grant application schedule with clients.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Many GovLoop readers say it is, but they also say that the real problem is not bad workers, but poor management. In a recent survey of GovLoop community, more than 50% of respondents report having observed quiet quitting at their workplace, with a third of respondents saying there are many people quietly quitting. But how to do that?

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Crisis management and crisis communications have become a critical skill, and not just for emergency managers. He has more than 30 years experience as a crisis management expert, public relations consultant, journalist, and press secretary for members of Congress and political candidates.

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Partnership for Public Service

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Good performance management should be happening year-round. But for too many employees and managers, the annual review and goal-setting process—if it happens at all—is the only time they think about performance management. The agency also provides support for supervisors throughout the year.

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Peak Proposals

JANUARY 10, 2021

Pretty much everything for-profit businesses need, including tools for knowledge management. Slab is a browser-based knowledge management tool that companies (and nonprofits and educational institutions) can use to create, organize, store, and share information. Slab is a knowledge management tool and wiki. Overview of Slab.

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Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

I end this set of reflections with two models that are intended to show how reality is created by the power of perceptions and their transformation into shared opinions through socialisation using the powerful new tools that are available in modern mass communication, particularly social media. Pantheon Books, New York 306 pp.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

OCTOBER 24, 2023

His deep passions draw from his years of weather risk management, emergency management instruction and broadcast meteorology on a local and national stage. He is currently the VP of Risk Communications and Chief Meteorologist of and represents the products and services of WeatherCall Services, LLC.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 10, 2022

Take a look at these four tips for managing conflict in a professional manner, and think about how you can best incorporate them to help foster a friendly, tension-free office environment. By following best practices for conflict management, any employee can contribute to this kind of positive, dynamic culture. Never Assume.

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Government Technology Insider

MAY 16, 2023

This initiative will leverage command and control platforms and applications to provide mission critical asset and personnel management. Previous ISR aircraft performed video and imagery retrieval and light detection and ranging (LiDAR) that was transmitted through satellite communications.

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AccessE11

JUNE 20, 2023

An Alternative for Small to Mid-Sized Municipalities One such alternative is citizen issue management software, which proves to be an effective option for municipalities to track, manage, and respond to citizen requests and concerns. The post Citizen Management Software: An Affordable 311 Alternative appeared first on AccessE11.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The need to achieve communications interoperability has haunted public agencies for years. The terrorist attacks of 9/11/2001 highlighted the need to improve the ability for public agencies from different jurisdictions to communicate with one another. to come together to jointly work on the issue of communications interoperability.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

This episode is an interview with Michael Buschmohle, an international business communications trainer for government agencies and emergency personnel, who will share 12 specific phrases he’s found for opening conversations and encouraging listening. These short phrases can lead to mutual respect, better understanding, and eventual agreement.

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Microsoft Public Sector

JULY 20, 2023

Traditionally, many organizations rely on tools like data loss prevention (DLP) to manage insider risks. To address this challenge, a dedicated and purpose-built Insider Risk Management solution that is integrated with a Data Loss Prevention solution can be incredibly helpful for government organizations.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 27, 2023

It provides managers with policies and procedures for addressing employee allegations and is separate from the equal employment opportunity (EEO) processes required by the U.S. The agency has an AHP Manager that includes a toolkit for managers and a training course for employees and managers.

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