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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Partnership for Public Service

JANUARY 12, 2023

I had an opportunity to do just that and recall the recent 2022 Government Changemakers Summit , one of the premier leadership development and policy convenings. It also provided attendees with the time and space to reflect on the core aspects—and impact—of effective public service leadership. What’s at stake?

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Partnership for Public Service

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Public Service Leadership Model You might be thinking that the new responsibility involves managing a project or a budget. More often than not, supervising is also the hardest skill to develop during your next career phase. You’ve demonstrated signs of success but have never had to work in this new area full time.

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Partnership for Public Service

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Learning how to develop and use innovative solutions to navigate bureaucratic hurdles helps leaders in government best serve the public. Develop problem-solving skills Introduce new practical methods for solving problems and making decisions that focus on the customer. Innovation isnt just for innovators.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JANUARY 9, 2024

However, this should be considered in the transformative promise it holds for public service agencies, with current uses empowering call centres with more information and improved assistance capabilities. AI-generated recommendations for services and queries regarding assistance programs can enhance government customer experience.

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Partnership for Public Service

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The Partnership for Public Service is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $10 million grant from Google.org , the company’s philanthropic arm, to support the development of the Partnership for Public Service Center for Federal AI , a hub dedicated to growing AI literacy and cultivating AI leadership and talent within the federal government.

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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. Doing so requires public service leaders to demonstrate self-awareness and build and manage relationships effectively.

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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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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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Partnership for Public Service

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Achieving results is a crucial competency in public service leadership. Gather intel through polls, surveys, interviews and journey maps to fuel the “why” behind your programs, services and strategies. When developing a program or initiative, identify what you want to achieve and what information you need to build a plan.

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Partnership for Public Service

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Benefits for leaders based on the Public Service Leadership Model DiSC assessments are particularly beneficial in the development of two competencies of the Public Service Leadership Model: becoming self-aware and engaging others.

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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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Partnership for Public Service

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In today’s rapidly changing world, embracing continuous learning is more important than ever for federal employees, who play a crucial role in serving the public and implementing government policies. When federal leaders are supported and encouraged to develop professionally, they feel valued and recognized.

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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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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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Open Access Government - Technology News

JANUARY 13, 2025

AI to revolutionise public services and boost productivity The UK government envisions AI as a catalyst for transformative change across various sectors. From healthcare to education and beyond, the plan seeks to leverage AI to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance service delivery.

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Partnership for Public Service

APRIL 27, 2023

Federal agencies are increasingly adopting innovative methods, like agile , that prioritize iteration and user experience to transform digital service delivery and better serve the American public. Involving employees in developing internal digital solutions can lead to tools that reduce friction and ease work tasks.

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Google Public Sector

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Realizing its full potential to improve government services, enhance decision-making, and ultimately create a more efficient and effective public sector requires leadership and a clear commitment. Agencies are eager to explore its potential - and innovation will be a key motivator for continued AI investment going forward.

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Partnership for Public Service

AUGUST 21, 2023

The Partnership strives to change that perception by telling stories about the power of public service , working to rebuild trust in government and inspiring a new generation of public servants. We recently asked a group of federal employees to share one thing they wanted the public to know about public service.

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Partnership for Public Service

MAY 3, 2023

Identifying your top values is no easy task and takes a lot of self-reflection, which is why we focus on becoming self-aware in our leadership development programming. The post Writing your leadership mission statement appeared first on Partnership for Public Service. Who and what do you want to have an impact on?

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Partnership for Public Service

JANUARY 2, 2025

Since 2001, the Partnership for Public Service has worked to build a better government and a stronger democracy, developing nonpartisan solutions to help federal agencies, leaders and employees effectively serve the public. Heres a look back at the highlights of our year.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2024

During her visit to Armenia on July 10, 2024, Samantha Power, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator, announced $5 million in funding for a new public-private collaboration between USAID, the Government of Armenia, and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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Partnership for Public Service

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The Partnership for Public Service developed its AI Federal Leadership Program to educate members of the Senior Executive Service and GS-15 employees on developing and executing a vision for AI in their agencies. It has reached 21 states, 37 agencies and graduated 228 participants.

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Partnership for Public Service

MAY 15, 2023

Furthermore, federal leaders are stewards of the public’s trust , so when they model trust practices for their teams, those teams connect with and engage the public more effectively. How to build trust as a leader How can leaders develop trust within their teams and agencies? Trust is about behavior. Maintain confidentiality.

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Partnership for Public Service

MARCH 23, 2023

In addition to doing hands-on onboarding sessions with the Office of Presidential Personnel, the Center has developed new online resources for appointees to review as they start a new role. Within a day, I developed a deep respect for the expertise and drive of all the career staff in the office.

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Partnership for Public Service

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

There is perhaps no greater change career civil servants experience than a presidential transition to a new administration, a period that often triggers leadership turnover, vacancies in key positions and shifting policy priorities.” ” Change can feel overwhelming.

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Google Public Sector

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Gemini in GDC empowers public sector agencies to build next-generation AI agents designed to improve efficiency and effectiveness across departments. 36% of federal agencies identify the lack of in-house AI skills and expertise as a major challenge, highlighting the crucial need for developing the AI workforce.

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Google Public Sector

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Engage your leadership with your newfound expertise and elevate your career. Network with your public sector community and cross industry experts: Connect with fellow leaders, Google Cloud experts, and industry peers and partners. Make your budget stretch further and invest in your professional development.

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GovLoop

APRIL 4, 2023

Discover and Communicate Your Strengths with Falland Hamilton, Manager, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency From the cradle to the cubicle, we often devote more time to dwelling on our shortcomings than developing our strengths. To be successful in your job and advance your career, you also need to develop emotional intelligence (EI).

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Partnership for Public Service

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Recently, the Partnership for Public Service has applied a more inclusive and participatory approach to the way it measures the employee experience. In making this shift, the Partnership learned five key elements to developing employee experience evaluations that reflect the views and perspectives of staff and leadership across the organization.

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Partnership for Public Service

JANUARY 24, 2024

At a time when our democracy faces serious threats, partisanship is on the rise and public faith in federal institutions is low , the Partnership for Public Service and the Data Foundation share a mutual dedication to the important task of building trust in government.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

In honour of Women’s History Month, Amazon Web Services (AWS) celebrates female leaders who inspire and empower women and girls in STEM. Their stories demonstrate technical excellence, leadership, collaboration, and mentorship – values that create an inclusive culture where all can thrive. You became CEO of the Agency in 2020.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The Icelandic Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs launched an ambitious initiative to accelerate the digital transformation of public services in Iceland in 2019. However, this was a significant undertaking for a small ministry that lacked the inherent capabilities and expertise to develop such a project internally.

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Google Public Sector

JUNE 26, 2024

Explore our thought leadership hub to explore innovative ideas for public service. Security is paramount for public sector organizations. Secure software development: We follow strict security practices when building and deploying AI models.

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Google Public Sector

JUNE 25, 2024

Explore our thought leadership hub to explore innovative ideas for public service. This commitment to open practices aligns with Google’s approach to responsible AI, providing powerful tools and prioritizing ethical development, trust, and transparency for public sector organizations nationwide.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Maintaining global leadership with AI adoption These efforts are praised for their cautious approach, ensuring responsible AI deployment. Key findings reveal commendable initiatives in AI safety and standards, such as the AI Safety Summit hosted at Bletchley Park and the establishment of the AI Safety Institute.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

When they buy technology, cities and counties will often face multiple issues, says Dean Cunningham , segment development manager, Public Safety at Axis Communications , a company that produces network cameras, access control systems, network audio devices and other IP networking solutions for physical security and video surveillance applications.

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