Social Pinpoint
JULY 27, 2017
Imagine taking on a large-scale project and not asking for any community involvement. You’ve put time, sweat and tears into this assignment. Your project team has analyzed the different bottlenecks and how to overcome them. What happens if the new project causes major community anger and negative media publicity? Most people aren’t accepting of change unless.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
JULY 31, 2017
Open Space Radio is your go to Podcast for learning about the latest trends and news in parks and recreation. This episode covers what you can expect to hear from us each week.
Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast
JULY 30, 2017
Many interventions that aim to increase the cognitive or socioemotional skills of children and adolescents have shown positive results, but far too often their impacts quickly disappear as children get older. Some programs, in contrast, have shown longer-lasting effects. In a new study published in the Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness, Greg Duncan and his co-authors set out to identify the key features of interventions that can be expected to sustain persistently beneficial progr
PMRA (Public Management Research Association)
JULY 26, 2017
The Public Management Research Association—through its flagship journal, the Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory ( JPART )—has always stressed building knowledge through theoretically informed analysis. JPART is clearly a success by all measures. Continued empirical progress, however, needs significant theoretical development. Theory can be viewed as the capital base or the seed corn of our profession.
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The holiday season brings joy and celebration, but it also introduces unique challenges 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. This eBook provides actionable safety tips to help your team navigate the holiday season effectively, protect staff and citizens, and ensure compliance with safe
Social Pinpoint
JULY 27, 2017
We are on the verge of three game changers in the future of urban transportation: vehicle electrification, automation, and shared ride usage in major cities around the world. Imagine you are running late to work and are dreading having to catch a jam-packed subway that has limited breathing space. Now envision your commute – It begins. The post The Future Revolution of Urban Transportation appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.
Social Pinpoint
JULY 25, 2017
Don’t hide away from innovation. Embrace change. Show the community you want to make a positive impact to your area. Don’t shy away, hoping residents will be on board with your plans. Even worse, don’t block out the community’s opinion altogether. Learn to involve the community in the planning process. Not everyone will agree with the.
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Social Pinpoint
JULY 24, 2017
As an engagement planner, you are already aware public participation is key to building inclusive communities that are open to continually improve. To collect the opinions and ideas of the public, you already know the drill – town hall meetings, polls in the mail, sticky-note posters, and even setting up a table at the local shop. The post 3 Members of the Community You Might Be Missing Out On [online engagement] appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.
Social Pinpoint
JULY 10, 2017
By 2050, 70% of the world’s population are predicted to be city dwellers. How should the world accommodate for this change? Are smart cities the answer? What exactly makes a city “smart?” As cities continue to increase in population, there is an increased need for better transport, infrastructure and innovation. CNBC International created a short, insightful video.
Social Pinpoint
JULY 5, 2017
“Take your projects and products to unimaginable heights by collaborating with your community and stakeholders.” We have developed a valuable ebook resource to help you get ready for your engagement projects. Full of infographics, insightful information and checklists. Here’s a small directory of what you will find in the ebook. What is community engagement?
Social Pinpoint
JULY 3, 2017
Technology is continuously changing and keeping up with trends can be hard work, so now is the time to begin planning. Implementing a new piece of technology can be scary. You’re opening doors to the unknown; anything could happen. That’s why planning is so important. In the words of Benjamin Franklin, “If you fail to plan, you plan.
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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.
Social Pinpoint
JULY 3, 2017
Organizations are always looking to interact with the community. The rise of technology and digital platforms means organizations have the ability to quickly get their messages out to the community. This gives them the opportunity to capture the community’s thoughts about the brand. There are many types of digital engagement. To be most effective, organizations need.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
JULY 31, 2017
In this episode we interview Ron Morander, General Manager for Morgan’s Wonderland and Morgan’s Inspiration Island. In addition to the unique features of this waterpark (which include air-powered, water-safe wheelchairs), we cover funding, reaction from the community and beyond, and advice for others who are looking to include ultra-accessible elements into their parks.
Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast
JULY 26, 2017
Social Impact Bonds, also called Pay for Success projects in the U.S., draw on private sources of capital to fund preventive services, with governments acting as the outcome funders, paying back the money with a profit if specific targets are met. The approach started in the U.K. and is now being used in many different countries. A related strategy has also been created — Development Impact Bonds — that, as the name suggests, are primarily used in developing countries.
Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast
JULY 24, 2017
The bipartisan Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was enacted in December 2015. ESSA gives states more opportunities to design their own educational systems, while also encouraging and sometimes requiring them to use evidence-based approaches that can help improve student outcomes. Our guest today, Thomas Kane , joins us for part two of our conversation about how states can use ESSA to focus education spending on what works.
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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.
Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast
JULY 22, 2017
Project Evident ( @project_evident ) launched earlier this year to help nonprofit leaders and their funders develop and implement multi-year evidence-building plans – plans that can help those nonprofits to provide evidence-based programs. The effort is lead by Kelly Fitzsimmons, formerly of the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation, and Scott Cody, formerly of Mathematica.
Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast
JULY 15, 2017
The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) recently celebrated five years of C-Stat , its performance management and leadership strategy and one of the leading examples in the U.S. of data-informed decision making in human services. Through C-Stat, CDHS reviews about 100 measures each month. Two-thirds of those measures have maintained or beat their goals set in the C-Stat process.
Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast
JULY 13, 2017
In 2016, the District of Columbia launched The Lab @ DC , based in the Office of the City Administrator within the Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser. Its mission: To embed the scientific method into the heart of day-to-day governance of the city to provide decision makers with high-quality evidence in order to improve results for the city. As its website notes, The Lab “generates timely, relevant, and high-quality ideas and evidence to inform the District’s most important decisions becau
Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast
JULY 12, 2017
Statistics New Zealand ( @Stats_NZ ) is the government department of New Zealand charged with collecting and producing statistical information. It is known as a leader in terms of linking data from different data sets in order to enable research and insights into important and complex policy challenges with the goal of improving outcomes for New Zealanders.
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Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.
Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast
JULY 10, 2017
The Department of Human Services ( DHS ) in Allegheny County, which includes Pittsburgh, is a leader in the use of data to continually improve services for its residents. In 1999, DHS created its Data Warehouse that consolidated its human services data relating to topics such as behavioral health, child welfare and homeless services. It then expanded this database to include data from other county agencies as well as the Pittsburgh Public Schools.
Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast
JULY 18, 2017
The Connecticut Green Bank ( @CTGreenBank ) is designed to help mobilize more private investment and accelerate the growth of green energy, such as solar power, in order to create jobs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and lower energy bills. It is the nation’s first state-sponsored bank to promote lower cost financing for clean energy. Since 2011, for every public dollar invested, the bank has attracted six dollars of private investment, creating about 13,000 jobs so far and driving $1 billion
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