Next City

JANUARY 2, 2023

Our editors selected our top stories of urban innovation to feature in our annual Solutions of the Year roundup.

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Summer Camp Programming

JANUARY 5, 2023

Back in 2012 I posted 15 of my favorite interview questions. In this article I’m going to add to those and include questions other camp professionals suggested. If you have a favorite interview question, leave it in the comments. TELL US ABOUT YOU What is your favorite and least favorite thing about yourself? Are you […]. The post Over 100 Interview Questions for Summer Camp Hiring appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.

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Disaster Zone blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

Could you manage a $10B Disaster Recovery effort?

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 4, 2023

Although a fully immersive, interconnected metaverse remains years away, mobility stakeholders can already capture real business value from the technologies designed to enable it.

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Advertiser: Noratek

Get this municipal maintenance guide that provides municipalities with a detailed and structured approach to maintaining city infrastructure. This guide outlines systematic inspection procedures and best practices, ensuring the safety, longevity, and operational efficiency of municipal assets. From roadways and bridges to public buildings and utilities, the guide covers all aspects of municipal maintenance.

Public Safety

Next City

JANUARY 6, 2023

In the wake of the George Floyd uprisings, a union of Black security workers and long-time community de-escalators in Minneapolis re-envisioned community safety through an apprenticeship. They’re already saving lives.

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Human Transit

JANUARY 5, 2023

Matthew Yglesias thinks more carefully about transit than any other US pundit I’ve encountered at his level of celebrity, so his takes are often useful. Today, he has a very broad one, called “ American transit agencies should prioritize ridership over other goals.” He begins: Why does the United States struggle to create cost-effective rail infrastructure?

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 5, 2023

Setting up a winning digital and advanced-analytics organization is hard. Decisions about talent and technology will often determine the transformation’s success.

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State Tech Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2023

Artificial intelligence technologies, such as machine learning, speech recognition and computer vision, are becoming common building blocks for applications in the public sector. Here are answers to some common questions. Can AI improve citizen services? AI absolutely is a valuable tool. For example, state and local governments have become enthusiastic about putting as much information as possible online, but this is often siloed based on department or government level.

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Summer Camp Programming

JANUARY 6, 2023

SHOW NOTES It’s a new year. Curt and Chris talk about life changes (Chris is at a new camp) and what they they are up to as 2023 kicks off. HOSTS CURT JACKSON CHRIS KALLAL. The post SCP 176: A New Year – 2023 appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.

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Peak Proposals

JANUARY 1, 2023

January 01, 2023 Like many of you, we’ve worked on grant proposals that have not come together easily, and the final product feels mediocre at best. Despite their weaknesses, sometimes the proposals still get funded, but that’s the exception, not the rule. Is there a way to avoid the risk of submitting a weak proposal that has little chance of getting funded?

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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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 6, 2023

Results from the 2022 McKinsey Global Industrial Robotics Survey reveal that industrial companies are set to spend heavily on robotics and automation. However, many will need help to complete the journey.

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Disaster Zone blog

JANUARY 6, 2023

A few tips all of us should follow.

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Summer Camp Programming

JANUARY 5, 2023

Here’s a great (edited) idea from Jennifer O. Does your camp have an alumni program? Put out a call to talented and enthusiastic alumni to participate in an “All-Star Alumni Country Club.” During this event alumni will be guest instructors. The day before the event bring campers together to watch short videos submitted by the […].

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Peak Proposals

JANUARY 1, 2023

Like many of you, we’ve worked on grant proposals that have not come together easily, and the final product feels mediocre at best. Despite their weaknesses, sometimes the proposals still get funded, but that’s the exception, not the rule. Is there a way to avoid the risk of submitting a weak proposal that has little chance of getting funded? After seeing a few proposal turnarounds, where mediocre proposals have been transformed into much stronger ones, we’ve found three steps that can work wond

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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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 3, 2023

New technologies and regulations have made autonomous driving possible. In this changing landscape, the strategic roles of manufacturers may vary.

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Regulations 118

Disaster Zone blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

Storm after storm impacting the Bay Area.

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Summer Camp Programming

JANUARY 4, 2023

SHOW NOTES In this episode, Kelie and Natalie reconnect with Jonathan and Sami to recount how their first summer as full time Directors went! Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com Links: Jon’s email: jon@campkadesh Sami’s email: seron@mdausa.org HOSTS KELIE COOK NATALIE HAMILTON.

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FedTech Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2023

It’s already been more than two years since the pandemic forced a dramatic shift in organizations’ workplace operations, and federal agencies were no exception. The rapid adoption of remote work in 2020 led agencies to permanently change the way they operate, with remote and hybrid working environments now here to stay. Still, private and public organizations continue to try to figure out exactly how to structure their new work environments if some form of remote work is truly permanent.

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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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 5, 2023

Growth in the availability and variety of real-world data, including nonhealth sources of data, opens up new opportunities, as well as challenges, in their application to real-world evidence and improving health outcomes.

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Disaster Zone blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

Insights from Florida after Hurricane Ian.

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Summer Camp Programming

JANUARY 3, 2023

Here is a very simple game that you can play with a group of campers. Thanks to Danielle Y. for submitting this idea. STEP 1 Grab a bag and label it “What Am I?” This can be a brown paper bag, a backpack, or anything else that can hide an item. STEP 2 Put an […]. The post What Am I? (Game) appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.

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FedTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2023

DevSecOps is a practice where security is baked into the software and service development of an agency from the beginning. Adopting such a practice takes time and effort, so is it worth it for federal agencies to undertake this task? With common government pain points in my mind, DevSecOps could be the smart way forward. An IBM survey shows that governments identify security as the biggest reason to modernize their IT infrastructures.

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Maintaining municipal operations is no small task, especially when budgets are tight and public expectations are high. In this webinar, we’ll explore how local governments can streamline their maintenance operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. What You’ll Gain: Proven strategies for effective inspection management Insight into leveraging digital tools Practical tips for addressing common maintenance challenges Examples of municipalities that have achieved success.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 5, 2023

By 2030, shared mobility could generate up to $1 trillion in consumer spending. New research reveals the trends and data to know.

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Disaster Zone blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

Snow is a disaster that can be everywhere at once.

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Government Technology Insider

JANUARY 5, 2023

Today, nearly every task can be accomplished instantaneously using a mobile device. Town of Gilbert, Arizona embraced this model of self-service and began modernizing its services by digitizing it’s government forms. By focusing its digital transformation efforts on improving the customer experience , the Town of Gilbert was able to implement innovative solutions that provided constituents and employees with the tools and resources they needed during an unprecedented pandemic. .

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FedTech Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2023

While it has been a mainstay in the private sector for many years, software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) technology is still slowly finding its way into the federal government. However, the benefits of SD-WAN are more critical than ever as agencies look to modernize their older network topologies and bolster cybersecurity. Some agencies have started to adopt SD-WAN in the form of network transitions and modernizations under the General Services Administration’s $50 billion Enterprise In

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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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 6, 2023

Underwriters can use granular trend-impact diagnostics on portfolios, recalibrated risk selection, and greater underwriting agility to adapt to the evolving and uncertain insurance market.

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Disaster Zone blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

What brands say about your politics.

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GCN

JANUARY 5, 2023

Rather than solely relying on the typical defensive playbook, state and local government agencies must develop a proactive and risk-based approach to cybersecurity.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 6, 2023

On the heels of a notable year when it comes to federal investments in communities, there are increasingly more opportunities for city leaders and local governments to prioritize healthy housing for all residents.

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Housing Local Government Government 88

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PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.

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