Let's Talk Parks

APRIL 13, 2021

Choosing a job in Parks and Recreation is incredibly rewarding, yet is faced with a number of challenges. How can you navigate your career in the field without burning out? There are many jobs you can choose from when it comes to Parks and Recreation – aquatics, camps, facilities, maintenance. Remember that it doesn’t matter so much about your job title, but rather how it helps you reach your career goals, ideal lifestyle, and alignment with your values.

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The City Fix

APRIL 12, 2021

In 2020 and into 2021, transportation agencies, companies and advocacy groups acted swiftly in the face of the unique public health crisis and disruption caused by COVID-19. They provided solutions that kept frontline workers, groceries, health services and other critical. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

APRIL 13, 2021

In the podcast we talk about the cybersecurity threats and different approaches being used to counter those threats. Cybersecurity training is one of those and it has become something employees must accomplish as part of organizational standards. There are many mistakes that companies and governments make in their approaches to this training. Heather Stratford, CEO for Drip7 is the Disaster Zone guest.

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Princeton Public Library

APRIL 14, 2021

Painful, scary, worrisome and difficult. These are a few of the many words that come to mind when I think about some of the recent events in this country.

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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.

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The Market Urbanism Report

APRIL 12, 2021

Miami might test how to pay and get paid in Bitcoin - while using the cryptocurrency for its larger investment strategy.

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The City Fix

APRIL 15, 2021

Crisis often sparks changes to the ways we move. Post-war prosperity made the automobile a household item, and lifestyle. The 1970s global oil and fiscal crisis brought a short-lived bike boom and a retreat of city dollars for public transit. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Public Sector Future

APRIL 14, 2021

In this episode we speak with Yolanda Martínez about one of the key challenges of successful digital transformation, the ability to work across boundaries and barriers to share and use data, and to better deliver services to people who really need them. We discuss how she worked across federal and regional boundaries while leading the National Digital Strategy of Mexico to give everybody the ability to obtain their right to identity through digital access to birth certificates.

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The Market Urbanism Report

APRIL 12, 2021

Miami might test how to pay and get paid in Bitcoin - while using the cryptocurrency for its larger investment strategy.

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The City Fix

APRIL 14, 2021

Too many of us have been personally touched by tragic road crashes that have maimed or killed a loved one. For far too many, Songkran – Thailand’s festival to celebrate the traditional new year – will be a moment not. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Decisions That Matter

APRIL 16, 2021

Procurated Founder & CEO David Yarkin interviews Doug Carlson, Chief Procurement Officer of the State of Nebraska. In the interview, Doug explains why and how Nebraska implemented a supplier concierge program with the goal of promoting economic inclusion for suppliers across the state. If you enjoy this episode, please like and subscribe to the podcast.

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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.

Parks And Recreation

Public Sector Future

APRIL 14, 2021

In this episode we speak with Yolanda Martínez about one of the key challenges of successful digital transformation, the ability to work across boundaries and barriers to share and use data, and to better deliver services to people who really need them. We discuss how she worked across federal and regional boundaries while leading the National Digital Strategy of Mexico to give everybody the ability to obtain their right to identity through digital access to birth certificates.?

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GovCast

APRIL 15, 2021

Digital services veteran Dave Zvenyach, new Director of GSA's Technology Transformation Services — also a lawyer by trade — wants to make digital modernization easier for government. That means modern acquisition and evangelizing great tech practices. Zvenyach discusses the legal history that led to his public service, and how coding and lawyers coming together can bring meaningful change in IT.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

APRIL 15, 2021

The May issue of Parks & Recreation magazine is out now, and on today’s bonus episode of the podcast, we’re diving deeper into one of this month’s feature stories, “ From Plans to Parks.” In this article, Clement Lau details how the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation is implementing equity-focused park and recreation plans to ensure that communities with the highest need for parks are prioritized.

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Decisions That Matter

APRIL 13, 2021

Becca Moran joined Procurated in 2019 as one of the company's first key hires, and since then she has grown the platform and core technology that fuels Procurated to where it is today. Becca was also featured on Episode 11 of the Decisions That Matter podcast , and on this episode she shares her experience transitioning her responsibilities and her team to a remote environment,discusses new site features that are helping public purchasers do their best work, and provides a glimpse of the future

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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.

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CarahCast

APRIL 13, 2021

In Carahsoft’s podcast, our featured speakers from the VMware Healthcare Industry Strategy team discuss how the threat landscape is changing, and how VMware acts to secure their customers. In Carahsoft’s podcast, our featured speakers from the VMware Healthcare Industry Strategy team discuss how the threat landscape is changing, and how VMware acts to secure their customers.

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Data.gov

APRIL 13, 2021

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ports Initiative works in collaboration with the port industry, communities, and all levels of government to improve environmental performance and increase economic prosperity. This effort helps people living and working near ports across the … Continued. The post Clean Air Practices at Ports – EPA Interactive Map appeared first on Data.gov.

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Iron Sharpens Iron

APRIL 12, 2021

On this episode of Iron Sharpens Iron, Leon and De’Wayne are joined by Rasheed Ajamu aka PhreedomJawn on Instagram and Twitter! Rasheed talks about what it is like to have over 40,000 followers across platforms, and how to mobilize Philadelphians to certain actions, while also making time for rest and self care. Together, they discuss what the next generation of community organizing can and does look like with the power of social media.

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Decisions That Matter

APRIL 13, 2021

Becca Moran joined Procurated in 2019 as one of the company's first key hires, and since then she has grown the platform and core technology that fuels Procurated to where it is today. Becca was also featured on Episode 11 of the Decisions That Matter podcast , and on this episode she shares her experience transitioning her responsibilities and her team to a remote environment,discusses new site features that are helping public purchasers do their best work, and provides a glimpse of the future

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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.

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GovCast

APRIL 12, 2021

The Department of Veterans Affairs has been undergoing an agency-wide modernization journey, with IT and data being supporting stars. Among the leaders behind these initiatives is Infrastructure Operations Executive Director Reginald Cummings, a veteran himself who came to the agency from the private sector. Cummings has a personal mission to drive change at VA, and he takes lessons learned in DevOps and innovative technology solutions to ensure veterans ultimately have timely and efficient acce

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FedHeads

APRIL 12, 2021

The FedHeads got a report from PRAC Executive Director Robert Westbrooks on oversight of the government's pandemic response. Massive spending means lots of lessons learned about how to recover now and in the future. The FedHeads got a report from PRAC Executive Director Robert Westbrooks on oversight of the government's pandemic response. Massive spending means lots of lessons learned about how to recover now and in the future.

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Iron Sharpens Iron

APRIL 12, 2021

On this episode of Iron Sharpens Iron, Leon and De’Wayne are joined by Rasheed Ajamu aka PhreedomJawn on Instagram and Twitter! Rasheed talks about what it is like to have over 40,000 followers across platforms, and how to mobilize Philadelphians to certain actions, while also making time for rest and self care. Together, they discuss what the next generation of community organizing can and does look like with the power of social media.

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Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast

APRIL 15, 2021

What leads decision makers to decide to implement or scale up a program? Research evidence may be one factor, but, as we know, lots of other factors can play in as well. Three of those factors are what are called cognitive biases, including: confirmation bias. status quo bias. bandwagon bias. Understanding those biases — which have been well-researched in the past, but are newly being applied to the context of evidence use by decision makers — can help public leaders make better deci

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First State Insights

APRIL 13, 2021

Daniel Bromberg and Étienne Charbonneau speak about their co-authored book, Calibrating Public Accountability, with Troy Mix, Associate Director at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration. Sub-titled “The Fragile Relationship between Police Departments and Civilians in an Age of Video Surveillance,” the book examines the implementation of Body-Worn Cameras and the expectations that police and civilians have about the release of footage.

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