Digital Government

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.

Fuel Innovation With a Secure Digital Ecosystem

Agencies cannot discuss future innovation without also talking about cybersecurity. Let’s dive into some key considerations for agencies to create a secure digital ecosystem: Building a Stronger Cyber Foundation Agencies need to address two givens in today’s cyber landscape: that the risk of attacks continues to grow —so they need to adopt better defenses —Read… Read more »

A Decade of Improvement at the Dept. of Veterans Affairs

Ten years ago, when the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) became one of the first agencies to elevate customer experience (CX) to top priority, leaders created a path toward better serving veterans and their families through improved communications, easier access to information and a focus on restoring veterans’ trust in the agency. In doing so,… Read more »

Is Your Public Messaging Creating Confusion? Here’s How to Fix It

Mixed messaging can undercut all the hard work that goes into agency programs and initiatives. Learn the five simple steps your government agency or public-sector organization can take to make sure communications are consistent and clear.