Death and Taxes

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Blog post by Whitney Afonso, Zach Mohr, and Scott Powell Questions for Practitioners: When (as in time of year) should you engage citizens in budget simulations? Can I expect trust in our government to increase if we engage citizens in budget simulations? At any rate, a choice on how to start the simulation must be made.

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Social Pinpoint

JUNE 4, 2024

Effective engagement in health means more than just communication; it involves building trust, encouraging participation, and ensuring all voices are heard in decision-making. This article explores strategies for promoting meaningful engagement in health, providing real-world examples of successful initiatives. Social inclusion 2.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Education technology (EdTech) startups around the world use cloud technology to help facilitate these community connections and make education more collaborative and engaging. Discover how four AWS EdStart Members use AWS to create more connected and engaging educational experiences for learners around the world.

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Death and Taxes

MARCH 27, 2023

Local governments in North Carolina are required to engage citizens in their budget process by following the guidelines set forth by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. In addition to these legal requirements, many local governments in North Carolina have taken further steps to engage citizens in the budget process.

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Social Pinpoint

AUGUST 24, 2023

With the rise of technology, online community engagement has become a powerful tool for public participation. But how can we foster community engagement among the younger generation? Well, engaging with the youth can prove to be difficult, as they’ve often been met with the feeling of being dismissed, unheard, or misunderstood.

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Social Pinpoint

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Online community engagement has truly transformed how we connect, communicate, and access information. In this article, we will explore how to combat these challenges by sharing five ways to empower online community engagement in older adults. But how can you effectively target older adults in order to seek feedback?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Organizations can use data to inform an enhanced engagement strategy, but many are challenged to unlock the full value of that data affordably and at scale. To help nonprofits use the cloud to build innovative fundraising and member engagement solutions, we are launching a new program – AWS TechAction. What is AWS TechAction?

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American City & Country

AUGUST 22, 2024

According to the National Association of State Chief Information Officers’ (NASCIO) 2024 Tech Forecast , nearly half (49%) of state CIOs said they will need to increase the number of IT employees to keep pace. 1) Listen and collaborate Effective communication and collaboration are paramount to the success of any modernization project.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The data deluge: Challenges of managing and analyzing information In the modern law enforcement landscape, the emergence of real-time crime centers has opened possibilities and presented significant challenges. Navigating the information flood. This ensures ease of maintenance and access to critical information.

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Social Pinpoint

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Community engagement is an ongoing process of collaboration and co-learning. When we evaluate our community engagement initiatives, we give ourselves the opportunity to measure our deeper impact and make improvements for future projects.

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Partnership for Public Service

APRIL 25, 2024

In January, the Partnership for Public Service hosted an event with Deloitte & Touche LLP on this topic featuring two panelists: Kevin Walsh , the Government Accountability Office’s director of information technology and cybersecurity, and Martin Stanley , strategic technology branch chief at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

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Social Pinpoint

APRIL 11, 2023

An effective community engagement strategy helps local governments to make more informed decisions. We’ve uncovered 10 effective community engagement tips to help you elevate your strategy today. Community engagement brings together diverse perspectives to improve the impact of policies and projects on people.

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AccessE11

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Whether it be increased monetary costs to implement a new process in your workplace, or increased labour costs to train and bring on new staff, efficiency comes at a price. But imagine if you could implement a digital municipal citizen engagement solution for your community. They are a demand. Let us look at how that’s possible.

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Social Pinpoint

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Learn how you can also create positive project outcomes with your online community engagement platform of choice. DCTA’s ambitious public involvement project required a flexible suite of online community engagement tools to easily gather informed feedback from residents. Keep your public engagement “hub” up to date.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Positive engagement is crucial for citizens’ trust in government and affirms the contract between the government and their constituents. That piece is really, really important,” said Red Hat’s Kevin Tunks, who helps agencies revamp their engagement capabilities. Transforming Engagement Channels. Get the Guide. Favorite.

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Social Pinpoint

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Closing the loop with a comprehensive community engagement report shows respect and encourages further participation. If you invite people to participate in a community engagement project, then you need to report back to them about what you heard and how their input was used. Describe who you engaged. Outline what you heard.

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Partnership for Public Service

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Focusing on implementation. While the PMA serves as a roadmap, she said, implementation is key to achieving results. These include: Forums or communities of practice where agencies can exchange information and discuss how to reach implementation. We have a blueprint here, but we need to actually build on it,” she said.

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Social Pinpoint

JULY 10, 2023

Private community engagement projects empower organizations to foster meaningful connections, facilitate focused discussions, and build stronger relationships with specific groups within their community. You see, when it comes to community engagement, organizations may adopt various approaches when interacting with their community.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

MAY 28, 2024

This article and information is meant for educational purposes only. Local leaders should consult with their general counsel when implementing local policies or engaging in litigation. NLC does not provide nor intend to provide any legal advice to cities, towns and villages.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Privacy and security of data is another critical concern, as AI systems managing large volumes of sensitive information must comply with stringent data protection laws to maintain public trust. Automated document processing systems, as those implemented in Tarrant County, Texas , and Palm Beach County, Fla.,

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Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 31, 2023

If you want to encourage citizens to tell their stories online, then you need to provide inclusive and welcoming community engagement experiences. If you can put people first and think from the community’s perspective, then you can create engaging online experiences that capture attention and drive ongoing participation.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

APRIL 5, 2022

The Blue Cell is a by-design crisis and consequence management consulting firm with a primary focus on education and training for government at all levels, non governmental agencies and private sector entities engaged in incident and emergency management activities.Eric Holdeman is a professional emergency manager who is passionate about providing (..)

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Partnership for Public Service

APRIL 27, 2023

Here are three opportunities to implement lower-cost digital transformations: 1. Interviewing and engaging people at the center of your services should not stop when the project begins; as work progresses, users and teams should be consulted and the transformation efforts should shift to best suit their needs.

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Social Pinpoint

APRIL 25, 2023

Are you taking advantage of social media to promote your online community engagement efforts? From keeping your community informed on your newest projects, promoting opportunities to participate, or closing the loop – social media can be incredibly helpful. What is Social Media Engagement?

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Barrett & Greene

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

By Chris Adams, CEO of , Balancing Act , a creator of simulation-based online engagement tools. ? ?. ? Broad, informed participation creates an environment that will support strong actions. They argued that not including it doomed it to never being implemented. ?. Four Paths To Change. ?.

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Center for Community Progress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Greening programs support the systematic upkeep of vacant lots and may include activities such as obtaining professional mowing services or engaging residents to purchase and maintain side lots, mow community lots, plant gardens, or create pocket parks. Resident engagement in greening is one such approach.

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Microsoft Public Sector

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In today's digital age, securing an organization's information is more critical than ever. Baseline implementation guides can be found at Secure Cloud Business Applications (SCuBA) Project | CISA. By implementing robust security measures, you can: Enhance data protection and privacy.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 26, 2024

Victims received fake vaccinations and government handout offers to encourage them to hand over valuable financial information. Cybercriminals saw opportunities to exploit the digital nature of these services, enabling them to hack accounts and access the financial information of vulnerable individuals.

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Partnership for Public Service

JULY 14, 2022

New research by the Partnership for Public Service and BCG shows that many federal agencies are struggling to improve employee engagement, with leaders and the workforce facing an array of challenges that include transitioning to new ways of working due the fallout from COVID-19 pandemic. out of 100, a 4.5 percentage point drop from 2020.

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Social Pinpoint

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

They provide access to resources, services, and programs that are tailored to community needs, while neighborhood portals offer online areas for residents to engage, share information, and stay connected with local events, initiatives, and projects.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 14, 2023

Areas of improvement often include employee productivity, increasing customer engagement, and robust cyber security. Short-term targets could be the general implementation of a Mobile Device Management solution, which will set up the basis of device management and immediately increase device visibility and assist device configuration.

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zencity

DECEMBER 7, 2021

We are incredibly excited by what Tim, Andrew, Shasa and the Civil Space team have created, and thrilled to be adding the ability for cutting-edge, two-way, open engagement between governments and their residents to our leading suite of community engagement capabilities. The Importance of Community Engagement.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

By assessing their fleet’s performance and needs regularly, local governments can make informed decisions about transitioning to more efficient technologies, rightsizing or downsizing their fleet, and implementing other strategic changes.” Implement fleet management and telematics systems. Engage in continuous improvement.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The second cohort of the county's Community Planning Lab wrapped up last month after the class spent weeks learning about urban development and design, planning and zoning, public engagement, affordable housing, transportation, land use and more. Citizen engaged planning practice. Photo: David Jackson, Park Record.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JUNE 25, 2024

Implementing highly secure technology and using robust building management systems (over 60%) is key, particularly as these are highly vulnerable to hacking. Transparent access, open source, and collaboration will be the cornerstone for future development and implementation in this area.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Multi-channel communication is the process of tailoring multiple mediums of messaging to engage with your intended audience. When we are considering how people digest information, we need to aim for the most effective method for the largest number of people. When you work back from there, you can understand how best to communicate.

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Microsoft Public Sector

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Who Should Read This This document will be beneficial to Federal Executives including Chief Information Officer, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Data Officer, AI Lead, AI Scientist, and Data Scientist, among others.

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