Public and private groups often duplicate efforts and miss important opportunities to engage the community. Rather, they should leverage their combined networks as part of a long-term strategy.
Governments need to make sure digital transformation benefits everyone. Bridging the tech divide means change doesn’t leave any residents behind.
Build community trust by understanding residents’ demographics and digital needs to ceate equitable, connected and resident-centered services.
Government agencies can improve their services by creating social stories that help people understand specific scenarios.
Clear communication is essential in government customer service, and plain language is a key tool for making messages accessible and engaging. By removing jargon and simplifying structure, plain language helps ensure that all audiences can understand and act on information. We spoke with Julie Clement, Principal and Owner of J Clement Communications, in our mostRead… Read more »
As governments modernize their digital services, thoughtful design and inclusive rollout strategies help build trust and ensure every resident is connected.
Local leaders can strengthen trust and engagement by adopting a digital-first communications strategy that makes information easy to find and accessible to all. By meeting residents’ expectations for clarity and transparency online, governments can counter misinformation and build lasting public confidence.
AI is increasingly embedded in decisions that affect citizens’ benefits, permits, and rights, but few agencies have credible systems for appeal or correction. Building algorithmic redress mechanisms isn’t optional; it’s the backbone of public trust and due process in the AI era.
Learn how two government agencies use data to provide transparency, building understand and trust for constituents.
AI services can silently exclude people with disabilities, language needs, or low-bandwidth access, creating an “equity debt” that compounds over time.