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Spencer Grady-Pawl wrote a new post, How to Be an Effective Presenter, on the site GovLoop 1 day, 19 hours ago
We can all think of a time when we were captivated by a speaker—whether it was a politician, a celebrity, or an expert. But what made their presentation so captivating, and how can we capture the attention of a […]
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Spencer Grady-Pawl wrote a new post, Strategies for Maximizing Your Productivity, on the site GovLoop 1 week, 1 day ago
As tasks pile up and to-do lists grow, you may wish that you could add a few hours to your day. While that’s not technically possible, optimizing you work routine to maximize productivity can make it seem like y […]
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Spencer Grady-Pawl wrote a new post, Innovator Profile: San Jose Chief Innovation Officer Shireen Santosham, on the site GovLoop 2 weeks, 1 day ago
These days, it seems that technology evolves at hyperspeed. Given this rapid advancement, it is important that government be thoughtful and deliberate when implementing new technologies. In the day-to-day demand […]
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Spencer Grady-Pawl wrote a new post, How to Give Back in the New Year, on the site GovLoop 2 weeks, 1 day ago
The new year has many of us thinking about personal goals, but this can also be a good time to reflect on the ways we can help others. We’re all capable of having an impact in our communities, so to make the m […]
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Spencer Grady-Pawl wrote a new post, 4 Tips to Set and Stick to Your Goals, on the site GovLoop 1 month ago
Many of us use the new year as a catalyst for change, making resolutions or setting goals that we promise we’re going to stick with. However, as the optimism of a fresh start crumbles and fades in the bleak d […]
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Spencer Grady-Pawl wrote a new post, Developing a Collaboration Mindset, on the site GovLoop 1 month ago
As a basketball player, would you rather shoot a contested three or pass to your teammate for an open layup? Obviously, you would all pick the latter. So why do you often opt for the former when it comes to your […]
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I like Mooney’s point about seeing the potential in conflict. Organizations hire us to provide new ideas/perspective so it’s ok to respectfully disagree if you can offer up a better alternative or suggestion.
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Spencer Grady-Pawl wrote a new post, Innovator Profile: Indiana Chief Data Officer Darshan Shah, on the site GovLoop 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Like the air we breathe, data is all around us. From school-by-school immunization rates to the number of traffic accidents at a particular intersection, the amount of things we can quantify and record has been […]
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It is awesome to see how MPH is evolving. I wonder if other states are taking notes and gaining insights from Indiana. Great interview.
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Spencer Grady-Pawl commented on the post, The Risky Business of Cloud, on the site GovLoop 1 month, 2 weeks ago
This seems like a classic case of “can’t see the forest for the trees”. Hopefully agencies can maintain compliance while shifting their primary focus to risk management.
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Spencer Grady-Pawl commented on the post, 3 Things Agencies Must Do to Improve CX, on the site GovLoop 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Self-service seems like the future of CX to me–enabling customers to take care of their own needs can make things easier for them while also freeing up employees for other tasks.
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Spencer Grady-Pawl commented on the post, 6 Ways the Government is Trying to Reskill Its Workforce, on the site GovLoop 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Hopefully a young work force can bring some exciting new ideas with them–I’ll be interested to see how they impact government IT culture/practices.
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Spencer Grady-Pawl commented on the post, Controlling Your Costs With Managed Print Services, on the site GovLoop 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Great! Helpful and well-organized. Only question is, why isn’t everyone using this?? Unsure why any agency wouldn’t want to take advantage of this technology. Likely because of uncertainty surrounding its implementation. Definitely see this being widely adopted in the near future. Understandable that agencies might want to wait until some best pra…[Read more]
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Spencer Grady-Pawl wrote a new post, Making Your Coworkers Feel Valued, on the site GovLoop 1 month, 3 weeks ago
A great deal of thought has been devoted to the question of how companies can make their employees feel valued, but what about peer-to-peer interactions? How can you as an individual raise morale and make sure […]
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This is awesome advice for how people can make the workplace more enjoyable together. It’s easy to forget that regardless of role, everyone can take small steps to brighten one another’s day.
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Spencer Grady-Pawl wrote a new post, How GIS Imagery Can Unlock New Possibilities for Government, on the site GovLoop 2 months ago
I’m sure most of us remember using a satellite imaging application for the first time, zooming in on our house or office building and marveling at the level of detail. While that was certainly impressive at the t […]
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Spencer Grady-Pawl wrote a new post, Cloud-Based Security Is the Future, on the site GovLoop 2 months ago
While technology develops and evolves, one constant remains: the need for security. As citizens increasingly access government services through personal devices, those in charge of ensuring that these transactions […]
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Spencer Grady-Pawl wrote a new post, Cultivating the Qualities to Lead, on the site GovLoop 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Whether it’s a whole company, a project or a team, there’s no question that everyone will be asked to lead at some point in their career. The question, then, is how one can prepare for the responsibility that the […]
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Spencer Grady-Pawl wrote a new post, Health and Wellness at Work and at Home, on the site GovLoop 2 months, 2 weeks ago
The world can be a busy place, and in the rush to meet deadlines and advance professionally, it can be easy to forget to take care of one’s self on a personal level. Even once you’ve made the decision to con […]
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Spencer Grady-Pawl wrote a new post, Meet the Govie Helping Veterans Access Care Online, on the site GovLoop 3 months ago
Accessing government benefits can be difficult for anyone, but for veterans especially, user experience has long been an issue. One particular problem was the use of different platforms to manage different issues, […]
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Spencer Grady-Pawl wrote a new post, A Good Resume Is Like A Jack O’ Lantern, on the site GovLoop 3 months, 1 week ago
As the spookiest day of the year approaches, it’s time to think about something that strikes fear into the heart of many a hiring manager: resumes. Anyone who has been in a recruiting position has slogged t […]
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Good resume-building advice! I definitely work to keep my resume concise and simple but sometimes wonder if it’s going to be enough to make the hiring manager want to take a second look. It really depends on the person.
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Spencer Grady-Pawl commented on the post, Enhancing Government Cybersecurity With Managed Services, on the site GovLoop 3 months, 1 week ago
It’s interesting to think that regulations designed to improve security may actually hinder an agency’s ability to respond quickly to evolving cybersecurity threats–I guess the key will be striking the right balance between protocols and adaptability.
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Spencer Grady-Pawl commented on the post, Real-Time GIS Makes Government Services Better, Faster, Stronger, on the site GovLoop 3 months, 1 week ago
It’s amazing how many different problems GIS can provide solutions for–and great that it is affordable and feasible for all levels of government!
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Very cool to see how cities like San Jose are using data to improve the quality of life for the community!