For most government agencies, the challenge isn’t getting feedback (most agencies have plenty.) Instead, it’s knowing how to take all those comments, questions, and suggestions and using them as your agency’s focus group, telling you exactly what your audience needs.
Discover why government survey response rates are plummeting and learn 5 game-changing strategies to create surveys people actually want to take! From avoiding survey overload to respecting anonymity, this article provides practical tips to boost participation and ensure your decisions are backed by solid data. Don’t let poor survey design lead to misguided policies. Click… Read more »
In this video interview, Palo Alto Networks’ Thomas McLellan discusses how whole-of-state security and related measures can help state and local agencies to strengthen their cyber posture
One of the hottest developments in artificial intelligence (AI) is the emergence of the autonomous agent, an advanced form of AI that is tailored to execute specific tasks and to improve on its own performance as it goes.
Mallory Bateman, Director of Demographic Research with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute talks about how data can inform policy development.
As a supervisor, part of your job responsibilities includes maintaining team productivity and protecting their well-being. So, if you’re seeing a seasonal morale dip (or really, any time of year), how can you help your team recover? During our recent New Supervisor’s Community of Practice session, “How to Inspire an Unmotivated Team,” Malissa Lewis, DivisionRead… Read more »
Improving public trust and engagement doesn’t happen by chance. It requires a strategy, a clear metric for success, and data to benchmark against.
Is your leadership style tipping the scales? Discover the telltale signs of an unbalanced leadership approach and learn how to recalibrate for success.
AI in the public sector promises transformative efficiency and improved citizen outcomes, but governments must balance innovation with ethics, transparency, and privacy to unlock its full potential responsibly.
Change is not easy, but thoughtful communication can make it manageable — for your agency and the citizens you serve. Read how government agencies can clearly communicate change in times of transition.
While artificial intelligence and zero trust may have been the big buzzwords in government IT this past year, cloud continues to make a steady and dynamic impact on how government works. The 2019 Federal Cloud Computing Strategy has guided and encouraged agencies to shift administrative and mission-focused systems to cloud platforms over the course of… Read more »
Predictive analytics is revolutionizing public sector decision-making, enabling proactive governance while emphasizing the need for robust security, privacy compliance, and ethical frameworks to maintain public trust and ensure impactful policies.
Whenever a new technology is involved, there’s a learning curve — and there’s always new technology, Robert Imhof, Consulting Systems Architect at Fortinet Federal. “It’s going to be worth investing the time and effort to learn this technology,” says . “Security professionals that can master utilizing AI in addition to their other technical skills are… Read more »
The release of AI foundation models allows organizations to take advantage of broader community investments in AI. But there’s a catch: Agencies need to tweak and train these models to meet their specific objectives, maintain privacy and ensure regulatory compliance.
Tips and takeaways from the experts on how to make the most of community surveys.
A patchwork of legacy identity management systems can lead to security gaps and provide an uneven user experience. Here’s how a modern system can overcome those limitations and provide greater flexibility and more granular controls.
If you consider yourself to be an introvert, you may have at one point come across the misconception that introverts make poor leaders. The truth is, there is a lot of value in tapping into your authentic self and using that as your leadership strength. During the most recent New Supervisors in Government Community ofRead… Read more »
