USDA: Not Just About Farms, Also About Innovative Research
USDA has a secret superhero identity that many people don’t know about: a powerhouse of research scientists.
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Smart Cities With a Purpose
Whether you live in a small town or large metropolis, you might be noticing profound changes in the way you interact with local government. Cities around the world – from San Francisco to Singapore and many in between – are leveraging emerging technologies to deploy smart, connected cities.
3 Big Questions for Building More Ethical Systems
If we do not rise to the occasion and set very specific expectations for the ethics of our systems, then we allow others to do it for us.
Vulnerability is the Innovation We Need
Innovation is the buzzword that everyone is using but perhaps we need to first tackle whether or not we are properly set up to tap into the courageousness imbued by vulnerability and its relation to creativity
What You Need to Know Before Embarking on AI Implementation
There’s no doubt that the future will be augmented by AI, and organizations and society will benefit. Implementation is happening slowly — as it should. While AI offers promise, it’s not an endeavor to undertake without preparation.
Got Nerves? Try Transforming Anxiety into Excitement
Reframing anxiety as excitement leads to much better outcomes when faced with a task like a presentation or performance.
Stop Talking! Why Everything You Know About Communication Is Wrong
Much of what we have been taught about effective communication in the workplace is wrong.
Step Up and Step In: How Being New is a Resource
Step in, fully, to your new position on the team combining your subject matter expertise and experience with the innate perspective that comes with being the current resident learner. You were hired for this position and, in the moment, that includes your newness.
Effective Government Messaging Using a Show And Tell Model
Local government has the biggest impact on the daily lives of people. And it requires significant investment and a lot of work to maintain a safe and vibrant community. But, few residents know what it takes to get there.
Competition in the Workplace? Compete With Yourself Instead
The only person we should truly be in competition with at the workplace is ourself.