Collaboration Is Key: The Future of Public-Private Partnerships in Innovation

Public-private partnerships are essential for addressing critical challenges like climate resilience and smart cities, leveraging collaboration and innovation while prioritizing robust security, privacy, and ethical standards to build a sustainable future.

AI: The Unknown That’s Worth Knowing

Skeptical of AI? This article explores the parallels between AI and past technological revolutions. From “devil wagons” to microwave ovens, history shows that fear of the unknown is nothing new. Discover how AI could be the next game-changer in our evolution and learn practical strategies to embrace this technology responsibly.

Chameleon or Badger? Adapting to Change

When it comes to change, we’re all a bit chameleon and a bit badger: Some of us embrace change and others resist it. But the healthiest strategy is to balance the two approaches. Here are tips on doing that.

5 Steps to Overcoming Your Imposter Syndrome

Imposter syndrome, or a persistent feeling of self-doubt, has taken hold of us all at one point or another in our careers, no matter how qualified we are. During the recent NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit, guest speaker and best-selling author, Tiana Sanchez, shared her personal experiences and offered advice on overcoming imposter syndrome toRead… Read more »

A New Era of Federal Cybersecurity Will Begin With Automated Patching to Meet CISA and FISMA Guidelines

Automated patching is key to strengthening an agency’s cyber defenses. Comprehensive, strategic patch-management includes infrastructure audits, risk assessments, alignment with federal guidelines, automation, and agencywide collaboration.

Saying “No” to Reclaim and Protect Your Boundaries

It’s important to set boundaries — learn to say “no” — to protect your mental and emotional health. Here are tips on knowing what boundaries are appropriate, how to speak confidently and how to offer alternative options.

Data Readiness: The Key to Effective Mission-Driven AI in Government

As government agencies deploy AI and machine learning (ML) to fulfill mission-critical functions, data readiness — the preparation of data to be accurate, accessible, secure, and fair — becomes critical. Data readiness is more than technical setup; it’s the foundation that ensures AI systems deliver reliable insights, support equitable decisions, and maintain public trust. TheRead… Read more »

OMB Just Released Guidance on Usability Testing. Let’s Talk About It.

In November 2024, OMB released a memo clarifying that the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) does allow usability testing and offering guidance on complying. The criteria can be confusing, though, so let’s talk about what’s required.