Thu.Sep 12, 2024

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Leading from the inside out: Why CEOs must make time for self-reflection

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The authors of a new book on the journey of leadership explain why this era of unprecedented global change demands a new style of leadership—one that reflects the inner world of the CEO along with the needs of organizations and employees.

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Critical Materials Are In High Demand. What is DOD Doing to Secure the Supply Chain and Stockpile These Resources?

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

Critical materials, such as titanium, tantalum, and tungsten, are key building blocks in many U.S. military weapon systems. They enable unique, high-performance combat capabilities. For example, titanium is a strong, light-weight metal that helps.

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Governments should look under the hood to make sure their IT systems are safe from cyber criminals

American City & Country

Cities and counties should take a close look at their entire IT setup to ensure security against cyber threats, says Josh Koenig , co-founder & chief strategy officer at Pantheon , a website operations platform that offers tools that enable building Drupal and WordPress cloud-based sites with streamlined workflows, scalable infrastructure, and a fast, efficient content delivery network.

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Five fundamental truths: How B2B winners keep growing

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Our latest B2B Pulse Survey reveals that across all sectors and regions, market leaders continue to experiment, invest, and commit to omnichannel sales as the path to sustainable growth.

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How Breckenridge, CO Ensures Tax & Licensing Compliance

Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.

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Refresh & Secure: StarTech.com’s Guide to Your Next Laptop Upgrade

FedTech Magazine

A surge in laptop sales expected in 2025 will impact other workstation accessories used in offices and by hybrid workers. The surge will be fueled in part by the migration to Windows 11 from Windows 10 and Microsoft’s end of support for the latter, says John Mardinly, product performance manager for connectivity technology company StarTech.com. Agencies began clamoring for new laptops when remote work increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, but inventory was constrained due to supply chain issue

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A data leader’s operating guide to scaling gen AI

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Deploying generative AI in the enterprise requires a data-centric road map. Leaders can use a well-defined operating model to successfully scale the technology.

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How Ventas used machine learning and AI to create a net-zero plan

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

A real estate company committed to reaching net zero took a more efficient—and pioneering—approach.

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Strategic Planning: A Beginner’s 5-Step Guide

Grant Consulting Services, LLC

Does your organization have a strategic plan? Do you have a clear path of action to accomplish your mission and fulfill your vision? Strategic planning is a very important step in building a successful organization, no matter its size. Without one, you may have trouble reaching your goals, and it will be tough to demonstrate the organizational capacity of founders who want to invest their funding in capable organizations.

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Author Talks: How to make skill development count in the digital age

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

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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Counties Share How Productivity Suites Improve Team Collaboration

State Tech Magazine

To prepare for California’s March primary election, Kern County’s Information Technology Services department assisted the Elections Division with technology, from prepping electronic pollbooks to installing new security cameras at ballot boxes. IT leaders held weekly videoconferences with elections officials on Microsoft Teams and messaged each other every day through a Teams channel, where they conversed over a group chat and collaborated.

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Overcoming Operational Challenges in Parks & Recreation

Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining parks and recreation facilities efficiently is no easy task, especially when faced with scheduling issues, aging infrastructure, and inconsistent inspections. Join us for this insightful webinar where we explore the most common challenges departments like yours are facing and how digital tools like CityReporter can help you streamline operations, ensure safety, and make better use of your resources.

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E-Tricycles Are Powering a Recycling Revolution in Fortaleza, Brazil

The City Fix

Rafaela Aires’s workday starts at 9:00 a.m., leading her down city streets that weave past the Atlantic shoreline and under concrete overpasses. Her collected bottles and cardboard boxes used to form heaps in a hand-drawn cart. Now, they rattle in.

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La Familia, el Cariño, y lo Personalizado: Consejería académica en instituciones que brindan servicios a los hispanos

Homeroom

By: Por Gabriel O. Bermea Las instituciones que brindan servicios a los hispanos (HSI, por sus siglas en inglés) son universidades donde al menos el 25% de la población estudiantil a tiempo completo de pregrado es hispana. Las HSI representan alrededor del 20% de todas las instituciones de educación superior en los Estados Unidos, Continue Reading The post La Familia, el Cariño, y lo Personalizado: Consejería académica en instituciones que brindan servicios a los hispanos appeared first on ED.

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Cutting-Edge Features For Local Government From GovPilot

GovPilot

Local governments provide essential services like public safety , infrastructure, and civic engagement , but many still use outdated software that falls short in today’s digital world.

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Labor markets are still tight. It’s a long-term issue, and not just in the US

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The countries that have grown their overall economies fastest since 2010 did so primarily by hiring more workers. But today, there aren't many workers in reserve. Labor markets remain comparatively tight across most advanced economies, despite more recent softening. This tightness isn't simply a lingering effect of the Covid-19 pandemic. Rather, it reflects a sustained long-term trend driven by aging workforces and increased labor demand, write Anu Madgavkar and Olivia White in Barron's.

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Boost Revenue With Simple Short-Term Rental Registration and Tax Collections

Government agencies that rely on tax revenue to fund critical services and infrastructure are finding it more urgent than ever to bridge the gap between under-reported tax revenue and taxpayers’ understanding of the processes. This is especially true as things like short-term rentals (STRs) have grown in popularity and become new sources of income for residents.

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Re: Enable strong name-based mapping in government scenarios

Microsoft Public Sector

The best way to know would be if the certificates that you're using are showing up in Event ID 39 on your Domain Controllers. If they are, then some type of strong mapping is required before enforcement mode. For more information on the events, and our recommended guidance, please go to [link]. If you do not see Event ID 39 on your Domain Controllers, or you do but these certificates are not showing up, then this feature is not applicable to your situation.

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An inside look at the ‘Oscars’ of government: Meet our 2024 Sammies winners

Partnership for Public Service

On Wednesday, Sept. 11, the Partnership or Public Service hosted the 23 rd annual Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. This year’s ceremony— livestreamed through Cox Media’s YurView platform —recognized 25 outstanding individuals and teams working in 20 different agencies and subcomponents.

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Re: Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 GCC GA Update: Empowering Public Sector Innovation

Microsoft Public Sector

Great news, does this include Power BI as well? As a Power BI Admin, will I be seeing the Admin settings for CoPilot?

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Re: Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 GCC GA Update: Empowering Public Sector Innovation

Microsoft Public Sector

Great news, does this include Power BI as well? As a Power BI Admin, will I be seeing the Admin settings for CoPilot?

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Maximizing Municipal Budgets: Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners

Speaker: Noratek

Join this insightful webinar on how local governments can reduce costs and optimize resources. Discover how municipalities like yours are leveraging technology to enhance service delivery, reduce operational costs, and generate lasting ROI. Key Takeaways: Learn actionable steps to reduce operational costs and increase community engagement Explore how digital tools can streamline inspections and reporting Understand the financial and operational benefits of digital management solutions Hear real-