Open Data Initiatives: How Public Sector- Agencies Are Making Transparency Matter
Many agencies see open data initiatives as a cornerstone of rebuilding public trust. Agencies now aim to make data valuable and accessible.
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Better Communications Tops Data To-Do List
Mallory Bateman, Director of Demographic Research with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute talks about how data can inform policy development.
Short, Sweet and Significant: Crafting Surveys That People Actually Want to Take
Discover why government survey response rates are plummeting and learn 5 game-changing strategies to create surveys people actually want to take! From avoiding survey overload to respecting anonymity, this article provides practical tips to boost participation and ensure your decisions are backed by solid data. Don’t let poor survey design lead to misguided policies. Click… Read more »
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, and data to benchmark against.
AI and the Public Sector: Navigating Ethics and Innovation by 2030
AI in the public sector promises transformative efficiency and improved citizen outcomes, but governments must balance innovation with ethics, transparency, and privacy to unlock its full potential responsibly.
OMB Just Released Guidance on Usability Testing. Let’s Talk About It.
In November 2024, OMB released a memo clarifying that the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) does allow usability testing and offering guidance on complying. The criteria can be confusing, though, so let’s talk about what’s required.
NextGen Leaders: Transforming Public Service for the Digital Age
NextGen leaders in public service must embrace digital fluency, adaptive thinking, and a privacy-first mindset to navigate the complexities of the digital age, build public trust and drive transformation.
Futureproof Governance: Building Resilience in a World of Constant Change
Futureproof governance requires shifting from reactive problem-solving to proactive resilience-building, leveraging adaptive frameworks, innovation, and secure data practices to navigate an era of evolving technology and societal needs.
How Riverside County Is Revolutionizing Human Services Strategy With GIS Technology
It’s a formidable challenge. Deliver human services to nearly 2.5 million people across the 7,000-square-mile expanse of Riverside County, California — and do it effectively and efficiently. From bustling urban centers to remote desert locales, the county’s needs are as varied as its geography. To meet those diverse needs, county officials recently adopted an integratedRead… Read more »
Agentic AI Transforms O&M
Agentic AI is a breakthrough technology that brings true autonomy to artificial intelligence. Unlike conventional AI, which follows fixed algorithms and predefined tasks within static parameters, agentic AI senses its environment, learns from real-time data, and makes independent decisions that align with strategic goals.