The city government of San Diego serves 1.4 million residents by using GIS as a core technology. The city adopted GIS 30 years ago.
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The Power of a Vision Checklist
An effective vision is a powerful beacon that inspires every member of the organization and counteracts the centrifugal forces of self-interest and cynicism.
OMB Outlines a Sweeping New Shared Services Approach
The federal government announced a new initiative on Friday that moves shared service missions into central offices to standardize purchasing.
Environmental Protection Policy – Who is Responsible?
In local government, we must be aware of the opportunity we possess to help create a healthy future for us, our community members and the environment that sustains us. What can we do?
How College Emergency Aid Helps Students Graduate
College emergency aid programs help students meet unexpected financial needs that may prevent them from completing their degrees.
The Power of a Mission Checklist
Mission is the driving force of organizational life. If leaders fail to articulate and bring to life a clear and authentic mission that engages the entire organization, the organization can begin to disassemble into self-defining, inefficient parts.
In a City of Change, Las Vegas IT Director Finds Common Ground
When Michael Sherwood, Director of Technology and Innovation for Las Vegas, assumed his role about three years ago, he was tasked with improving the city’s outlook for the future.
What HUD’s Modernization Effort Means for Employees and Public Programs
Changes include standing up an Office of Customer Experience, workforce reskilling, and using cloud and artificial intelligence to better serve the public.
The Biggest Threat to Cybersecurity? Ourselves
A lot goes into an effective cybersecurity strategy, but many rank-and-file, business-side employees are often surprised at their centrality to defending against cyber threats.
How You Can Best Communicate and Connect with the Public
Those working in the public sector may at some point find themselves having to deal with public scrutiny. Take a long-term, proactive relationship-building approach, rather than waiting until issues explode and you are caught fighting fires.