Data-Driven Decision-Making Gets Real
To make evidence-based policy, takes more than information–it requires the ability to turn information into knowledge and to base decisions on it.
Policy
Getting Acquisition Closer to the Mission
The acquisition workforce has been undergoing a gradual, yet constant evolution for the past decade or more as they’ve had to learn about and adapt processes to meet the needs of cloud-based technology, a growing remote/distributed workforce, agile development, and general digital dependence.
How to Budget for Continuous Improvement
Wayne County, Michigan, is approaching its budget and modernization plans to ensure the most positive and lasting impact.
The Federal Plan to Improve Customer Experience
Government officials often talk broadly about improving customer experiences, but the Biden administration has unveiled an executive order (EO) that offers a detailed vision of what that means.
How to Move DevOps from Disarray to Unity
One of the pitfalls in adopting DevOps is what you might call Peter Pan Syndrome.
4 Key Cybersecurity Moves That Give Us Hope
There is no “quick fix” to the government’s cyber challenges, but four recent initiatives could help chart a new course for improving the nation’s cybersecurity.
The Future of AI Hangs on Ethics, Trust
NSFs Sivagnanam believes the next several years could prove critical in laying the groundwork for the broad use of artificial intelligence.
Best Practices for Resilience
These eight tips will make your agency more capable of responding to, recovering from and operating during disturbances like cyberattacks.
How to Manage the Influx of COVID-19 Grants
The right technology and talent are key to managing a surging scale of grant money.
Asking the Right Question for Using Pandemic Relief Funds
The $350 billion COVID-19 aid has the potential to not just offer pandemic relief for state and local governments but fund a more equitable future as well.