article thumbnail

State Department Bets Big on Data-Driven Diplomacy

GovLoop

In it, State officials said the department would take a mission-driven approach to implementing the strategy, focusing on key mission areas , such as global operations, cybersecurity and multilateralism. The change came shortly after State released its enterprise data strategy, titled “ Empowering Data-Informed Policy.” sponsored U.N.

article thumbnail

AN OPEN LETTER TO ELECTED OFFICIALS

Barrett & Greene

Sometimes solid performance management operations – including the emphasis on evidence-based practices, evaluations, and performance measurements – can be downplayed, unused or ignored. In more extreme instances, there have been threats to defund, denature or entirely shut down performance management operations altogether.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Federal communicators offer key insights for navigating leadership transitions in government

Partnership for Public Service

12, the Partnership for Public Service hosted the final 2024 convening of the Federal Communicators Series. During the meeting, federal public affairs officers offered three main recommendations for communications leaders in government to effectively lead their teams through transitions in agency leadership.

article thumbnail

Risk, resilience, and security – the three key functions of public safety technology

Open Access Government - Technology News

Ensuring emergencies are dealt with effectively requires adopting public safety technology that can facilitate the operational management of a crisis quickly and effectively to limit its potential damage. The systems currently available handle alerting the public and continuity of communication in a bi-directional manner.

article thumbnail

Steve Christensen: COVID-19 and The Importance of Batteries

Policy Chats

Public Affairs and Crisis Practice at Burson-Marsteller in Washington DC, where his clients include some of the world’s largest agriculture, chemical and consumer products companies. Prior to this role, he served as the Managing Director in the U.S. Prior to this role, he served as the Managing Director in the U.S.

article thumbnail

COVID-19: The Importance of Batteries (with Steve Christensen)

Policy Chats

Public Affairs and Crisis Practice at Burson-Marsteller in Washington DC, where his clients include some of the world’s largest agriculture, chemical and consumer products companies. Prior to this role, he served as the Managing Director in the U.S. Prior to this role, he served as the Managing Director in the U.S.

article thumbnail

COVID-19: The Importance of Batteries (with Steve Christensen)

Policy Chats

Public Affairs and Crisis Practice at Burson-Marsteller in Washington DC, where his clients include some of the world’s largest agriculture, chemical and consumer products companies. Prior to this role, he served as the Managing Director in the U.S. Before joining the private sector, Mr. . It all relies on battery.”.