Posts By Megan Pleasant

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How Can Your Digital Experience Support Crisis Response?

When emergencies strike, your constituents turn to government websites, apps, and digital services for fast, clear, and reliable information. Can your current digital experience support a robust crisis response?  During our latest CX Community of Practice, we welcomed Jamie Biglow, Project Manager, Safety Security Division, CNA Corporation, to discuss practical ways to strengthen your crisisRead… Read more »

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Lead, Learn, and Connect at NextGen 2026!

If you work in government, you know how important it is to keep growing — not just for your career, but for the communities you serve. That’s exactly why the NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit was created: to bring together driven, mission‑minded public servants who want to learn, connect, and take the next step inRead… Read more »

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March Into Professional Development

If you’re feeling the need to polish your professional skillsets, we can help.  Join us for our March online training sessions, where we’ll offer free content on the hottest topics that government workers need to know. By registering, you’ll get expert advice on everything from AI to crisis management, along with recordings the next day to view and share.  Modern Tech, Smarter Gov: ToolsRead… Read more »

How AI Can Transform Federal Financial Agencies

Financial agencies are overwhelmed with information — stacks of paper that must be kept by law and massive amounts of digital data needed for daily mission work. With millions of documents to sort through, many teams still rely on time‑consuming manual processes that slow everything down and increase costs. These outdated workflows make it difficultRead… Read more »

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Rethinking Your Customer Journey

During the latest CX CoP session, we sat down with Jennifer Purdy, Executive Director, CX Tools and Implementation, Veterans Experience Office, VA, to discuss how to map their journey and test improvements within your organizational and budget constraints.  

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Understanding Gov Performance Management Basics

In our most recent Supervisor Community of Practice virtual networking discussion, we sat down with Patrick S. Malone, Ph.D., Director, Key Executive Leadership Programs, Department of Public Administration and Policy, American University, to discuss how, as a leader, you can polish your performance management skills to better guide your team to meet its goals.

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Understanding Your Constituents’ Digital Experience 

To make meaningful improvements to your agency’s digital experience, you need a clear understanding of your customers’ needs and pain points.  During our most recent CX Community of Practice, we met with Louise Schenk, Customer Experience Manager, State of Utah, to discuss ways you can uncover and meet your constituents’ real needs and modernize to transform yourRead… Read more »

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New Year, New Online Training Opportunities

2026 is here, and you’ve likely set new professional goals for the upcoming year. Whether you’re angling for a leadership role or just want to learn more about up-and-coming technology, we’ve got free online training that can help you meet your objectives. Take a look at the training available this month, and don’t forget toRead… Read more »