McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 9, 2024
Advanced digital, automation, and AI technologies offer a great customer experience at low cost. The real challenge is building services organizations that can make the most of these new tools.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
JULY 9, 2024
The percentage of college students with disabilities has nearly doubled during the last two decades—with as many as 21% reporting a disability in 2020. These students face additional challenges in college, which can reduce their chances of graduating.
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The City Fix
JULY 9, 2024
Amazonian cities are diverse in opportunities and needs. The region’s biodiversity is among the world’s most important, but its cities’ sustainability challenges are less well-known. These jurisdictions require financial support and capacity building to create sustainable, conservation-oriented, equitable, urban green.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JULY 9, 2024
Co-authored by Shweta Arya, Sr. Project Manager, Smart Surfaces, APHA Extreme heat is a silent killer. As the National League of Cities noted in 2023, warming from climate change — compounded by urban heat islands — is already having a severe impact on the health and well-being of communities across the country.
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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. The guide covers identifying operational challenges, choosing the right software, and implementing digital solutions.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 9, 2024
Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.
FedTech Magazine
JULY 9, 2024
The Department of Defense develops software factories to enable continuous integration and delivery of new applications amid its ongoing software modernization push. An assembly line comparison is apt: DOD defines a software factory as having distinct pipelines — each with its own tools, workflows, scripts and environments — and sets of automated activities throughout the development lifecycle.
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Park Leaders
JULY 9, 2024
“Work-life balance means that you’re trying to find a way to balance this so you’re a complete person and your batteries are recharged.” Being a park ranger isn’t just a job. For many of us, it’s a calling. But that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your own well-being. Phil Gaines and I talk about some practices that can easily be built into your routine and transform how you approach the ballance between your work and your life.
ParkTalk podcast
JULY 9, 2024
The game of golf has seen a boom in popularity across the country, and that surge has been felt at the Naperville Park District. Director of Golf, Kevin Carlson and Springbrook Head Golf Professional, Mike Lyzun sit down to discuss the the growth of Park District golf and the golf facilities at the Naperville Park District. The game of golf has seen a boom in popularity across the country, and that surge has been felt at the Naperville Park District.
Homeroom
JULY 9, 2024
I love talking to people about their career journeys. While each person’s story is unique, I often find that there’s a pattern in the way they tell them. They usually start with a childhood dream job that first inspired them, followed by their educational history, eventually leading them to their field of study. Many people Continue Reading The post The Career Journey: Who Do You Want to Be?
Princeton Public Library
JULY 9, 2024
As we approach the midway point of summer reading, participants in our Teen Summer Volunteer Program are kicking it into high gear The post Teen summer volunteers at the library appeared first on Princeton Public Library.
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Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.
GovPilot
JULY 9, 2024
Verona, NJ expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 9, 2024
Identifying fresh opportunities for growth in China’s vast consumer market requires a more granular approach.
Partnership for Public Service
JULY 9, 2024
In the second event of our 2024 Federal Communications Series , Phil Dufresne, senior editor at Axios HQ, delivered a one-hour workshop on how federal communicators can incorporate Smart Brevity into their content. Smart Brevity is a methodology developed by Axios ’ Jim VandeHei, a member of the Partnership board, and Mike Allen and Roy Schwartz. Rooted in brain science and data, this communication formula empowers communicators to create easily digestible and accurate information for diverse au
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
JULY 9, 2024
Happy Park and Recreation Month! On today’s episode, we’re excited to bring you a story that truly embodies this year’s theme of “Where You Belong.” Each year, the NRPA team hosts a cover contest to find a cover photo and story for the July issue of Parks & Recreation magazine that supports the year’s theme, and this year’s winner is a gem. Today we’re joined by the winner, Rachel Kohler, a recreation coordinator for cultural arts and community engagement for The Majestic Theatre, part of Co
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In a rapidly evolving landscape, the integration of digital software into Public Works teams has become imperative. This shift presents an opportunity to transcend traditional approaches, unlocking new levels of efficiency, cost savings, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This eBook offers comprehensive strategies to navigate this transformation.
GovLoop
JULY 9, 2024
Government organizations have ample motivation to secure their networks, devices and infrastructure: Ransomware targets 58% of public-sector entities each year, and it costs them each more than $2 million, on average, to get up and running again. According to Jared Vichengrad, Head of Public Sector for Check Point, that’s largely because agencies struggle with legacy systems.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 9, 2024
Introduction About 4.5 million electroencephalogram (EEG) tests are performed in the US each year. That’s more than if every person in Oregon, Connecticut, or Iowa got an EEG. Compared to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, which use magnetic fields and radio waves to generate images of the structure of the brain, EEGs use wires placed on the scalp to record the brain function as seen through the electrical activity that the brain generates in the process of neurons in the brain sending sign
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