The Beauty in Simplicity
We’ll never get anywhere if we assume every path in front of us is overly complex and beyond us. Assume that your challenge is simple, and start with that next step.
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Got Lazy Brain? 3 More Tricks for Overcoming Cognitive Biases
Government and industry leaders must be cognizant of the prevalence of decision-making heuristics and the potential downside of relying on them.
What’s Your Professional Development Plan?
Get ready to make 2020 your most professionally developed year yet!
Hobbies Are Not a Waste of Time
Do you have a hobby, something you do just because you enjoy it and it makes you feel good? If not, ask yourself why.
What to Do When a “Productivity Panda” Has Arrived in Your Office
I was lamenting to a colleague one day about how difficult it was to focus and get things done when they told me a giant stuffed panda arrived in her office.
The Promise of Online Dispute Resolution
Technology provides huge opportunities for empowering citizens and expanding access to justice. Courts need to harvest technology in order to stay relevant. ODR is a powerful way to do that.
Confessions of a Digital Undertaker: The Realities of Innovation in Cities
I’m over government “innovation.” Not because innovation isn’t conceptually important, but because of the term carries a sense of ownership relegated to a chosen few in any given organization.
It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Mister Rogers’ show, theme song and lyrics make me wonder: how we can be better neighbors or community members? What lessons and tips did Mister Rogers teach us on how to be civic-minded, caring and engaging residents?
How to Engage Your Community with User-Generated Content
How are government agencies and organizations using user-generated content to provide an immediate, authentic, and engaging digital experience for citizens?
Looking Back, Looking Forward
While recognizing our shortcomings, the end of the year also offers a time for us to celebrate our successes.