The City Fix
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Incidents of building collapse are worryingly common in large African cities. One study counted 54 building collapse deaths and 122 injuries in Kampala, Uganda, between 2004 and 2008. Another identified 112 cases in Lagos, Nigeria, from 1978 to 2008. Cities in Ghana and Kenya, Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
Disaster Planning and Emergency Management
FEBRUARY 21, 2021
The current system for managing major incidents and disasters in the United Kingdom was devised after the Broadwater Farm, Tottenham, riots of 1986 and reflects a preoccupation with public order. The lineaments of the system reflect military practice. In the world as a whole, there has been a gradual process of demilitarisation of emergency response.
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Policy Chats
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
In this episode, theoretical and evolutionary biologist and professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, Carl Bergstrom talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the era of "fake news" and how to combat disinformation. About Carl Bergstrom : Bergstrom uses mathematical models and computer simulations to study a wide range of problems in population biology, animal behavior, and evolutionary theory.
Grant Central USA
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Never let anything stop you from realizing your goal of writing a grant. This complimentary training will help you to understand the basics of what you need to do to learn how to write a grant proposal with step-by-step instructions. You will also discover the steps you can take to become a grant writer. Steps To Writing The Grant Proposal. A Good Proposal Versus Bad Proposal.
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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.
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
No matter who you are and what you do, there is an element of salesmanship to how you interact with other people and organizations. This podcast is an interview with Jeff Kirchick, author of the book Authentic Selling, How to use the Principles of Sales in Everyday Life. In this podcast we discuss what it takes to be authentic and how incorporating listening and being empathetic can help you interact more effectively with others.
CarahCast
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
In today’s environment, the government is continuously searching for ways to modernize and take risks. Embracing what Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning have to offer is more important now than ever. With new trends on the rise, agencies are learning what they can do with this technology. In this podcast, NVIDIA’s Adam Thompson discusses Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, its importance over the last year and what we can expect to see in the next year as part of Carahsoft’s
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Grant Central USA
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Is it hard to apply for a grant and write one? You know, yes and no. It's hard when you don't know what you're doing. Just like it was when you were first trying to ride a bike or just like it was when you were first trying to drive a stick shift. It was hard. You didn't know what you're doing, but now you can do multiple things at the same time. When you were first trying to ride a bike, you had to have those training wheels.
iGrantWriters
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Eligibility Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Col
CarahCast
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
In this podcast, Topics in Government Mainframe Transformation to Azure Gov Cloud, Microsoft’s Azure Global Engineering – Critical Infrastructure team discuss transitioning from mainframe, midrange, and other non-x86 platforms into Azure Gov cloud, including uses cases, technology patterns, and example reference architectures. In this podcast, Topics in Government Mainframe Transformation to Azure Gov Cloud, Microsoft’s Azure Global Engineering – Critical Infrastructure team discuss transitionin
Policy Chats
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
In this episode, theoretical and evolutionary biologist and professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, Carl Bergstrom talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the era of "fake news" and how to combat disinformation. About Carl Bergstrom : Bergstrom uses mathematical models and computer simulations to study a wide range of problems in population biology, animal behavior, and evolutionary theory.
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.
Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Governments at all levels are increasingly using research findings from behavioral economics and other behavioral sciences to improve program and agency outcomes. These interventions and program changes draw on how people process information and make decisions and can often be implemented quickly and at little cost. One way to help support the use of behavioral insights within an agency is to create a community of practice.
iGrantWriters
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Eligibility Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S.
CarahCast
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
In this podcast, Aaron Jensen, the Senior Solutions Engineer at Delphix and Arif Hajee, the Principal Solutions Engineer at Delphix explain how a programmable data infrastructure ensures test data can keep pace with high-velocity development and improve development productivity. In this podcast, Aaron Jensen, the Senior Solutions Engineer at Delphix and Arif Hajee, the Principal Solutions Engineer at Delphix explain how a programmable data infrastructure ensures test data can keep pace with high
Decisions That Matter
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
This episode of Decisions That Matter is presented by Gordian , and features a discussion between Procurated's David Yarkin and Dan Cook , the Vice President and General Manager of State and Local Government and K-12 Education (SLED). Dan Cook , Vice President of Operations for the eastern U.S., has over 20 years of experience with Job Order Contracting (JOC).
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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.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Women’s History Month starts next month, and we thought it would be a good time to tackle a topic that has been on our episode wish list for a while now — women in parks and recreation. Parks and recreation, like many professions, was once a male-dominated industry. Now, however, those figures seem like they may be shifting. When thinking about who to bring on the podcast to talk about women in the field of parks and recreation, there seemed to be an obvious choice.
iGrantWriters
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Eligibility Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); U.S. Territory or Possession. Description Mental illnesses are a global concern, presenting shared opportunities to advance science across international boundaries. The goal of this initiative is to support the scientific work and research career development of exceptionally talented scientists who are in the early, formative stages o
FedHeads
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
What's the Convergence Accelerator, you ask? It's the National Science Foundation's way of getting its research more quickly to those who can use it. Douglas Maughan told #FedHeads Francis Rose and Robert Shea all about it. What's the Convergence Accelerator, you ask? It's the National Science Foundation's way of getting its research more quickly to those who can use it.
Decisions That Matter
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Former Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) of the State of Alaska, Jason Soza , joined the podcast today to discuss the current trends and issues facing public procurement leaders across the country. As Vice President, West at Government Sourcing Solutions (GSS) Soza shares his knowledge from 20 years of experience in public procurement, starting as a frontline buyer for Alaska and ascending to CPO in 2013.
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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.
Princeton Public Library
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Trends, styles, and aesthetics come and go over the years, and most of us grab bits and pieces of them to build something of our own.
iGrantWriters
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Eligibility Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S.
First State Insights
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Ryan Conner, Principal with Tactix Real Estate Advisors, speaks with Troy Mix, Associate Director of the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about how increased levels of remote work may impact the demand for office space. Topics covered in this October 29, 2020 interview include how companies and organizations are reconsidering their space needs in light of remote work, forecasted changes in the commercial real estate sector, and prospects for Delaware’s economic
Decisions That Matter
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
This episode of Decisions That Matter is presented by Gordian , and features a discussion between Procurated's David Yarkin and Dan Cook , the Vice President and General Manager of State and Local Government and K-12 Education (SLED). Dan Cook , Vice President of Operations for the eastern U.S., has over 20 years of experience with Job Order Contracting (JOC).
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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.
Decisions That Matter
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Former Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) of the State of Alaska, Jason Soza , joined the podcast today to discuss the current trends and issues facing public procurement leaders across the country. As Vice President, West at Government Sourcing Solutions (GSS) Soza shares his knowledge from 20 years of experience in public procurement, starting as a frontline buyer for Alaska and ascending to CPO in 2013.
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