How to Disconnect from Social Media
Here’s why you should consider disconnecting from social media.
State and Local
How Millennials Can Make a Difference in Local Government
How can millennials make a difference in their local governments? In an interview with GovLoop, the cofounders of A Functional Democracy discussed how millennials can engage with their governments in a creative manner.
Analytics in Motion Part 1: Data Drills for a More Responsive City
Data drills are a mechanism for helping a city to baseline where they are with citywide data practices. They’re also a mechanism for helping a city improve their ability to identify, understand and use data to solve a city challenge when requested.
How to Build a Public Arts Program
Public arts can yield numerous benefits for your state or municipalities. Learn how you can get started.
How to Define Your Role as a New Chief Data Officer
The role of Chief Data Officer (CDO) is still new in government. Here are some tips to help you navigate in this new but increasingly popular title.
How Cities Can Get Smarter About Machine Learning
You want to hear a secret? City governments are still at the beginning stages of understanding how best to optimize the use of machine learning (ML) algorithms to make city services more efficient. Here’s why.
5 Tips on Collaborating with “the Competition”
Instead of looking at your neighbors as competitors start seeing them as colleagues. By working together you can share information, save money and drive regional investment.
Hawaii CIO Shares Strategy for People Side of IT Modernization
CIO Todd Nacapuy has a unique approach to ensure the state’s 800-employee, multi-generational IT workforce is equipped to modernize tech services and operations.
Colorado CIO Suma Nallapati Talks Career, Women in Tech
We pick up the “CIO Conversations” series with Suma Nallapati, who as Colorado’s chief information officer is responsible for much of the state’s tech.
Improving Citizen Services With AI in Mississippi
To improve customer experience and cut back on unnecessary costs, the state decided to automate some of its search processes with a chatbot named Missi.