Overcoming Missed Data Opportunities With Smart Cities
Smart cities are ultimately highly integrated, outcomes-driven operations that want to make the most of their data to improve the citizen experience.
How to Be a Top Federal Disruptor
I’ve had the privilege of recently working for two disruptors in the federal government.
A Smart Data Management Approach to Smart Cities
Smart cities connect information and communication technologies to share data. To get there, cities must invest in smart data management.
Meet the Govie Who Saves Lives with Satellites
Tim Schmit has spent 20 years developing weather satellites that produce the data that goes into the life-saving forecasts that we take for granted.
Logo (Re)design: Lessons Learned in the Trenches
Creating an organization’s logo can be a drawn-out, painful process. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are examples of two very different experiences.
After the Storm: Resilience in the Face of Adversity
When storms come (literally or figuratively), remember that the pain will eventually go away or become more manageable. Remember that you have what it takes to weather that storm. Remember that you are not alone.
Volunteering Can Pay Off
If you’re a recent grad, or considering a career switch, a lack of experience to land that first job or move into a new role can be intimidating. Don’t give up. You may be able to get the skills you need by donating your time to organizations who are looking for eager volunteers
Developing the Cyber Workforce Through Innovative Hiring and Training
Globally, projections suggest there will be a cybersecurity workforce shortage of 1.8 million by 2022.
Trust, Communication Vital to Citizen-Centric Approach
Citizen engagement is a large part of how success is defined in government, particularly on the state and local levels.
4 Steps to an Effective Communications Strategy
Communicating with citizens or stakeholders is essential for any government program to succeed. But how do you know if you are sending your audience the right message, at the right time, with the right call to action?