How Communities Are Using Data to Address Inequities
Evidence-based policy can help state and local agencies identify and mitigate systemic harms to better serve their communities.
How State and Local Government Can Bolster Election Security
In an age of mis-, dis-, and mal-information, election officials need the public to believe they’re doing all this securely, because election integrity isn’t just about accurately counting votes.
An Engaging Strategy for Audience Outreach
Improving public trust and engagement doesn’t happen by chance. It requires a strategy, a clear metric for success — more than click and open rates — and data to benchmark against.
5 Ways to Improve Cross-Government Cyber Collaboration
Cyber criminals don’t care about jurisdictional borders. Governments need to collaborate to keep everybody safe. Here’s some advice on how to do it.
The Top 4 Trends Shaping Public-Sector Recruitment
In 15 years or less, the US will be facing severe labor shortages. The public sector needs to prepare. Here are four trends to consider.
Fostering Inclusive Leadership in Federal Technology Initiatives
Diversity and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords — they’re critical for success. Here are some tips for fostering inclusive leadership.
The Case for Centralizing Cybersecurity in Local Government
Cyberattacks should serve as a wake-up call, but organizations don’t always act. Here’s the case for centralized cybersecurity.
Life as an “Acting” Leader: Managing Stopgap Leadership Change
Stopgap staffing is by definition done so quickly that there often is little attention given to its organizational impacts — and there are many.
A New Type of Agency: Agile and Anticipatory
It matters whether someone has a positive or negative experience transitioning from traditional, face-to-face interactions with agencies to more digital outreach. The right implementation can help.
(Re)Building Trust: Coming Back From a PR Crisis
When public-sector leaders make mistakes that erode constituent trust, they must own up to their errors and begin the slow process of rebuilding the public’s faith in government.