5 Ways to Work Down Your Backlog
In government, tasks and processes can easily become backlogged, but there are five strategies to help you scale down the growing pile of work.
Demystifying Generative AI Myths: Why It All Comes Down to What You Feed It
Artificial intelligence technology, including generative AI and large language models, provide many important capabilities, but there are misconceptions about how effective AI actually can be.
5 Ways to Work With Your Mainframe
Despite talk about the importance of completely replacing agency mainframes, there actually are five ways to make mainframes work for you, explains a GovLoop featured contributor.
Acquisition Team — An “Overdue” Innovation?
The thoughtful creation of agency acquisition teams is an innovative way to ensure that acquisition policies, practices and attitudes lead to timely mission success.
The Right Partnership Drives Success in Government Operations
Agencies need a true partner, not just a technology vendor, to help them address security needs while incorporating industrial Internet-of-Things devices into their information technology (OT) and operational technology (OT) systems.
5 Strategies to Get What You Want at Your Next Meeting
Getting the result you want from a meeting requires some pre-meeting strategy, not extemporaneous speeches. Here are five ways to secure the meeting outcomes you want.
How Do We Know When to Make a Decision?
Making decisions can be difficult, but you can help guide your agency and organize your calendar by considering the relevant urgency and importance of particular choices.
Bringing Data and AI to Life
Government’s response to national and local crises depends on its ability to collect, analyze and use actionable data. That requires a 360-degree view of available agency data, the kind of perspective that a cloud-based data management platform can provide.
Saying “NO” to Unreasonable Requests from Your Boss at Work
Saying “no” to your boss can be a delicate situation requiring careful consideration. While it’s essential to be respectful and professional, and there may be some anxiety involved, you can still navigate these conversations effectively.
CX Innovation: Reminder Text Messages Make a Difference
People often learn they’ve lost access to social services benefits when they try to access them and fail. An innovative Louisiana program, called LA’MESSAGE, works to change that by sending text message reminders about deadlines, submission requirements, and other concerns.