Government is on the brink of a transformation – will you be part of it? Across all levels of government, modernization is the name of the game. And in order to take advantage of that transformation, agencies need to think outside the box, they will need innovation! On Wednesday, June 20 from 10am-4:00pm ET/ 7am-1:00pmRead… Read more »
Budgets are getting tighter and resources are being spread especially thin at the state and local level. One way for governments to stretch their diminishing dollars is to use data to make smarter decisions. For example, agencies can leverage public transit, traffic and carpooling data to better understand local transportation needs and improve mobility. ButRead… Read more »
Ever wonder what your boss is really thinking? What are their secrets to success? How can you make it to the top of your agency just like they did? Sometimes the road to success in your public service career can be hard to navigate. Fortunately, there is a lot to learn from folks who haveRead… Read more »
The nation’s infrastructure is at a critical crossroads. Roads, sewers, bridges and transportation networks are in major need of upgrades and simply put, the sustainability of our infrastructure is in question. But where do state and local governments begin when it comes to prioritizing projects or choosing to fix vs rebuild? Responding to the infrastructure crisis requires a different approach. By using geodesignRead… Read more »
For too long the government has been saddled with slow and outdated legacy systems. But as the government invests in modernization efforts, the look and feel of government technology and the way agencies organize their staffs is changing. In order to fulfill the promise of modernization, agencies need to focus on the cloud and howRead… Read more »
State and local governments represent the single largest employer in the United States. But the size, scale and scope of each organization can vary wildly. What are the biggest challenges that unite these varied state and local governments? Join us on Wednesday, May 9 from 2-3pm ET/11am-Noon PT as Chris Dorobek and his panel ofRead… Read more »
Across the federal government agencies are investing in IT modernization in order to reduce service outages and improve the citizen experience. But doing so can be difficult. So how do agencies get started? And how can they ensure people can access the services they need when they need them? Join us on Thursday, April 26Read… Read more »
For years government experts have forecasted the retirement tsunami when all the baby boomers would start to retire, and now it seems like the forecasts are coming true. This retirement tsunami will bring record numbers of employees who are headed into retirement, which leaves a huge vacuum of knowledge and insider information across public sectorRead… Read more »
Learn how to make your meetings matter. Everyone has been to them, most hate them and few are done well. What are we talking about? Meetings! In fact, studies show that poorly run meetings are a multi-billion-dollar problem in U.S. organizations. By not optimizing their efficiency and effectiveness, meetings can waste precious time and resources.Read… Read more »
The frequency and severity of emergencies and disasters is on the rise and public health preparedness professionals are increasingly on the “front-lines” of the response efforts. This response includes collecting and analyze field data from impacted communities while communicating the impact of the incident to the public. Often, public health is tasked with coordinating theirRead… Read more »