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Granite Transforms City Municipal Communication Infrastructure

American City & Country

Faced with rising costs and challenges due to an outdated phone system and legacy services from their previous provider, City officials sought a comprehensive solution for their communication infrastructure. Modernizing Communication : Migration to Microsoft Teams DTR.

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Text, email or letter? Adopting multi-channel communications

Open Access Government - Technology News

Jonty Fletcher, Marketing Manager at Synertec Ltd , focuses on the benefits and challenges of adopting multi-channel communications Multi-channel communications are something that people need to think about. The question is, which method works best in communicating to the recipient? What are multi-channel communications?

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3 Management Productivity Hacks

GovLoop

Competing priorities, hard deadlines, and management issues are all at the forefront of your day-to-day. ” She added that understanding and respecting your staff’s communication and productivity preferences was also essential, because “their style may be different, and the goal is for everyone to thrive.”

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Communications Challenges in the 21st Century

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

Take any emergency or disaster and you will find that communications is the key ingredient that needs to be present to have a successful outcome. Communications systems are changing rapidly to become lighter with more capabilities, including linking people and organizations with satellites. This is the topic for this podcast.

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Holiday Safety Tips for Municipal Operations

From ensuring safe snow removal and managing icy sidewalks to organizing festive events and addressing increased community needs, municipalities play a critical role in keeping residents safe and operations running smoothly.

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Crisis Communications as Damage Control

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

One only has to watch or read the national news to see crisis communications being practiced. In those situations you need to know something about crisis communications, the topic of this podcast. He is a communications strategist who brings novel insights into the burgeoning crisis management field.

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Crisis Communication: Lessons Learned from Municipal Responses To Disasters

GovPilot

Effective crisis communication is the cornerstone of successful emergency response in local government. Whether dealing with pandemics, natural disasters like hurricanes and floods, or any other large-scale emergency, clear, accurate, and timely communication regarding crises is essential.

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A Guide For City Managers & CAOs to Achieve Operational Excellence

This guide addresses the unique operational challenges faced by smaller municipalities, such as limited resources, budget constraints, and diverse community needs. By leveraging digital tools, City Managers and Municipal Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) can streamline workflows, enhance communication, and improve service delivery.