Author Talks: A transformational approach to leadership
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 8, 2024
McKinsey senior partners provide a road map for developing effective “inside out” leadership. How can leaders reach their full potential?
Boost Your External Funding via Effective Leadership
Grant Training Center
MARCH 8, 2023
Leadership is an essential component of any successful institution. Equally, leadership training has become increasingly significant for those who need to be successful at managing and implementing grants, for their leadership skills will have an important effect on their teams and their ongoing efforts to continue procuring external funding.
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Inspiring the next generation through leadership
Partnership for Public Service
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Breaking down the essence of leadership He also shared invaluable insights on leadership, explaining how 10 essential components of the word can be summarized by the acronym LEADERSHIP: L is for Learning: He emphasized the importance of continuous learning, explaining how every moment is an opportunity to learn and serve.
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How Agencies Can Help Employees Develop Soft Skills
State Tech Magazine
AUGUST 15, 2023
Some attendees also made the assertion that when it comes to training and professional development, IT deputy directors might be more interested in honing their soft skills than anything else; for example, they want to know how to communicate with legislators and stand in for CIOs. A recent Deloitte study found something similar.
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Developing a resilient, adaptable workforce for an uncertain future
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 6, 2024
A key task for 21st-century leaders is to develop their own capacity for change while also fostering resilience and adaptability in others across the organization. Heres a blueprint for doing that.
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Future-proofing operations: How tech and talent go hand in hand
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 19, 2024
Talent management starts by addressing workforce challenges, adapting to generational needs, leveraging technology in operations, and developing leadership for talent retention.
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Embracing the Amazon Leadership Principles in the public sector
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 25, 2024
Embracing the Amazon Leadership Principles fosters a culture of customer obsession, ownership, and experimentation. Doing so has supported my capabilities and success delivered on behalf of my public sector customers, who I’ve witnessed embracing the Leadership Principles. Embracing the Leadership Principles Fast forward to 2024.
Indian banks: Building resilient leadership
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 1, 2023
However, times remain uncertain—banks could develop multi-dimensional resilience capabilities to thrive in the future. Indian banks have shown strength in the recent global banking turmoil.
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Developing pharmaceutical launch leaders and company-wide capabilities at scale
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 4, 2022
By building certain functional and leadership skills, pharma companies can not only improve the odds of a successful launch but also strengthen their organizations for the future.
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Developing dual awareness
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 19, 2023
Leaders faced with volatility and uncertainty will benefit from building a keen awareness of both themselves and the operating environment around them.
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Developing the US cybersecurity workforce with CISA
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 4, 2022
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month , and at Amazon, we believe cybersecurity skills training and workforce development are essential to addressing cybersecurity challenges. Amazon recognizes the important role the US federal government plays in developing the cybersecurity workforce. Photo by Daniel Berman/Amazon.
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Why you should apply to the Mission Support Leadership Program
Partnership for Public Service
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
If you are a forward-thinking and innovative acquisitions, HR, financial management or IT employees working at the GS-12 to GS-14 level, the Partnership’s Mission Support Leadership Program may be right for you. Read more about the impact our leadership programs have on public servants working across government. Apply today!
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AI Federal Leadership Program helps federal executives lead change and develop innovative solutions
Partnership for Public Service
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
However, leveraging AI the right way requires more than just technical expertise—it demands informed leadership. The Partnership’s AI Federal Leadership program is designed to empower senior federal leaders with the knowledge, strategic insights and network to guide AI adoption and innovation at their agencies.
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CIE Spotlight: Inside Raleigh’s Innovative Approach to Community and Economic Development
NLC (National League of Cities)
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Raleigh’s Office of Strategy and Innovation may be new, but the city’s innovation ecosystem has been developing for years.
The Key to Professional Development
GovLoop
MARCH 27, 2024
Our NextGen Gov Virtual Training Summit line-up has keynote topics that are perfect for anyone who wants to move their career forward. We’ve curated a jam-packed agenda around the topics that matter most to government employees like you. Now the difficult part: which sessions will you join on May 15?
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Essential AI Skills for Government Jobs & How to Develop Them
Careers in Government
JUNE 8, 2024
The post Essential AI Skills for Government Jobs & How to Develop Them appeared first on Careers in Government. If data is the foundation of this decision-making, data literacy, in turn, is the foundation of AI use.
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Department Convenes States to Elevate Support for Educators
Homeroom
AUGUST 12, 2024
Rodríguez, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Through the Raise the Bar: Lead the World initiative, the U.S. Thanks to the leadership of state and local education Continue Reading The post Department Convenes States to Elevate Support for Educators appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
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Inbal Shani on maturing your product leadership in the age of AI
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Inbal Shani, chief product officer at Twilio, shares how she thinks about incorporating AI into products to maximize customer outcomes and product value.
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The Philosophy of the Federal Cyber Data Lake (CDL): A Thought Leadership Approach
Microsoft Public Sector
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Strategy and Approach The optimal approach to managing a CDL depends on several variables, including leadership, staff, services, governance, infrastructure, budget, maturity, and other factors spanning all agencies. Cost optimization and ongoing evaluation are crucial, as is investing in training and skill development.
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How a Personal Development Plan Can Help Launch a Careers In Government
Careers in Government
MAY 12, 2023
The post How a Personal Development Plan Can Help Launch a Careers In Government appeared first on Careers in Government. Before beginning any journey, you have to have a destination in mind. Make a list of the things you want to be part of your career destination.
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Unveiling New Tools for Educators, School Counselors and Advisors: Enhance College Decision-Making with Our Latest College Scorecard Toolkits
Homeroom
JULY 24, 2024
By: John Garcia, Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development The U.S. Department of Education (Department), under the leadership of U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible higher education system.
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Local Governments Must Act Quickly to Navigate AI Disruption
State Tech Magazine
JUNE 3, 2024
CDW has developed a leadership approach… But such is the power of this generative AI opportunity that I urge local government CIOs to consider a 10/20/30 plan to capitalize quickly on the shifts that are about to occur.
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Strengthening senior executive leadership is critical to ensuring the continuity of government
Partnership for Public Service
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
During times of change, these career executives are a source of stability, bridging gaps in mission and service delivery, serving as stewards of agency workforces and resources, and directly communicating with and supporting incoming political leadership. But periods of transition make certain leadership competencies critical: 1.
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3 Things to Consider When Centering Health and Racial Equity in City Leadership
NLC (National League of Cities)
JUNE 5, 2024
Cities of Opportunity helps city leaders accelerate their health equity work, embedding the tools they develop through the program into the foundation of their operations. On May 8, 2024, city leaders, staff, and partners joined together to take part in the Cities of Opportunity (CoO) Solutions Forum.
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Why emotional intelligence is integral to 21st-Century government leadership
Partnership for Public Service
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Our Public Service Leadership Model defines emotional intelligence , or EI, as the ability to recognize your emotions and those of others—and to use this information to manage behavior. The post Why emotional intelligence is integral to 21st-Century government leadership appeared first on Partnership for Public Service.
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What do Govloop Readers Value in EX?
GovLoop
JANUARY 30, 2024
Just behind that, at 70%, was having access to professional development and career planning. Onboarding and Daily Work We also asked respondents about their hiring, onboarding, daily work and professional development or career-planning experiences. Here’s a summary of the survey results.
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AWS announces $50 million Generative AI Impact Initiative for public sector organizations
AWS Public Sector Blog
JUNE 26, 2024
Credit issuance determinations will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the customer’s experience developing new technology solutions, the maturity of the project idea, evidence of future solution adoption, and the customer’s breadth of generative AI skills.
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CDT Gives Ovations to Outstanding Employees
California Department of Technology
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Keri Nomura, a Staff Services Manager in the Office of Professional Development (OPD), received this year’s top honor. . Keri manages OPD budgets contracts, and the Information Technology Leadership and Information Security Leadership Academies that provide invaluable training to future leaders in the public sector.
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Focusing on developer experience and embedded security for cloud
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 31, 2023
Asurion’s CIO explains how the company’s timely decision to go cloud-first allows the company to move fast, drive value, and stay competitive.
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Partnership for Public Service
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The start of a new presidential administration presents federal leadersboth incoming and outgoing political appointees as well as high-level career civil servantswith various challenges, including the need to share information, make rapid decisions and navigate leadership turnover.
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How Cities Around the World are Turning to School Grounds to Address Climate Change
NLC (National League of Cities)
JULY 6, 2023
In my role leading NLC’s Center for Leadership, Education, Advancement and Development where our work impacts the lives of children and their families, that is a world […] Source
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Partnership for Public Service
MARCH 22, 2023
If you’re a forward-thinking and proactive federal employee working at the GS-14 to GS-15 levels, the Excellence in Government Fellows program could be an excellent opportunity for you to develop your leadership skills. I got the passion for that topic through the EIG program,” he said.
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Fall Into Free Professional Development
GovLoop
AUGUST 28, 2024
It’s September, which means it’s time to grab your pumpkin spice latte and fall into our free professional development line-up! Low code is a software development approach that uses a visual, drag-and-drop interface to create applications with minimal coding. Join us online Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m.
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Community Development Tools for the Digital Age
OpenGov
JULY 30, 2024
Community Development In The Digital Age [2024 Guide] In an OpenGov survey of local government community development professionals, 78% put economic development at the top of their priority list. This […] The post Community Development Tools for the Digital Age appeared first on OpenGov.
Skills Benchmarking Lays Groundwork for AI Success
GovLoop
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The challenge is that they need to develop the workforce to support that vision. The October 2023 Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence emphasized the importance of training employees in the benefits, risks and limitations of AI for their job functions.
How a small Air Force team used Vertex AI to overhaul their manual processes
Google Public Sector
JANUARY 25, 2024
The Airmen that worked with Google Cloud on this project consisted of volunteers with various skills, ranging from project management to UX development. They also needed to complete the project and showcase it to their leadership within 90 days. Choosing Vertex AI gave the Air Force team several key advantages.
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UK Biobank enables medical research worldwide through vast database powered by AWS
AWS Public Sector Blog
APRIL 12, 2024
UK Biobank hopes to see the development of complementary biobanks in more countries, as these are essential for capturing detail about disease progression in diverse demographics and environments. Find more AWS Institute thought leadership for public service leaders.
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Enhancing Federal AI Safety: Responsible and Secure AI Sandbox
Microsoft Public Sector
OCTOBER 29, 2024
As AI technologies become essential in federal agencies, establishing a responsible, secure, and ethical framework for their development and deployment is crucial. The National AI Initiative Act of 2020 further bolsters this foundation by promoting AI research and policy development.
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Author Talks: How to make skill development count in the digital age
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Can technology replace human skill acquisition? The rise of new technologies and automation is compromising the real-world learning that apprenticeships provide. Here’s what you can do about it.
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Building smarter, stronger communities with an AI-enhanced government workforce
American City & Country
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Adopting AI is no longer an option but a necessity for developing efficient, transparent and responsive government operations. Green held a variety of leadership roles at Tyler, including director of development, director of operations and vice president of development.
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Leading the way: Tips to empower women in government
Partnership for Public Service
MARCH 28, 2023
The Partnership for Public Service’s recent LeadHERship series found that despite being highly rated on the core values and competencies of our Public Service Leadership Model , women remain underrepresented in federal leadership roles and continue to experience persistent barriers to advancing in government.
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AI legislation is vital towards empowering the UK economy
Open Access Government - Technology News
OCTOBER 16, 2023
AI legislation is vital for the UK’s AI revolution, enabling businesses to drive economic growth while fostering trust in emerging AI technologies A recent University of Cambridge report advocates tax incentives for UK businesses engaged in AI product development and integration.
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Governments must prepare for quantum computing risks
Open Access Government - Technology News
DECEMBER 18, 2024
What began as a lone, small quantum device on the cloud running rudimentary experiments has evolved into a breakthrough tool used across industries and organizations to explore the frontiers of challenges in healthcare and life sciences, high energy physics, materials development, optimization, and sustainability.
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Celebrating women leaders: A Q&A with the CEO of Australia’s Digital Health Agency
AWS Public Sector Blog
MARCH 26, 2024
Their stories demonstrate technical excellence, leadership, collaboration, and mentorship – values that create an inclusive culture where all can thrive. She understands that elevating women into positions of leadership transforms outdated social norms and inspires women and girls to achieve their full potential.
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