Meet the Impending Federal Data Strategy Deadline: Tips to Ensure Upskilling...
The Federal Data Strategy (FDS) describes a 10-year vision for how the federal government will accelerate the use of data while protecting security, privacy and confidentiality. All executive branch...
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How Utah County Used GIS to Help Ensure a Smooth Election
The 2020 presidential election was unique, with the voting experiences looking very different for citizens due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Jurisdictions across the country faced a complete disruption of...
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Accelerate Your Agency’s Adoption of AI and ML with AWS and Partners
Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and related technologies have the power to transform government, providing new tools to improve daily operations, deliver more effective citizen...
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Professional Development Best Practices for Government
Adapting to change is a critical part of professional development. So is improving communications across teams, especially in a virtual environment, and managing your career growth while investing in...
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Never Too Early to Leave a Legacy
The last few months, I have been blessed to be a GovLoop Featured Contributor. I asked to be a part of this cadre because I retire August 31, 2021. My goal throughout my career is to help others; to be...
View ArticleGuidelines for Contributing Content to GovLoop.com
At GovLoop, shared knowledge is our strength. That’s why we welcome community members from across government and industry to share their collective knowledge through blog post submissions to...
View ArticleIs Your Office Ready for the Post-COVID Crowds?
Since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been a massive shift to online versions of previously in-person interactions, with virtual appointments and ubiquitous delivery options appearing in...
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Phishing for Trouble: Personal Mobile Devices and Government Security
Today’s digital world makes it nearly impossible to avoid mobile devices. Government employees in their personal lives use a plethora of smartphones, tablets and other hand-held technology to read...
View ArticleHelping Governments Buy Better
By Ashleigh Fryer and Kevin Parker The Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown Every year, the federal government spends approximately $600 billion through procurement — the process...
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4 Best Practices in Government Procurement
By Mattias Hofmann, Industry Solution Advisor for Public Sector Procurement, SAP It is no secret that maintaining a tight grip on procurement has been a longstanding challenge for governments of all...
View ArticleSimple Design Strategies for Improving Constituent Experiences With State and...
Improving citizen experience isn’t just for designers and application developers – it’s something every agency decision-maker and frontline worker should be thinking about. In this article, I explore...
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Driving Innovation in the Federal Workplace
Perhaps you’ve heard the business mantra, instead of giving people what they think they want, it’s better to give them something they don’t know they need. Truly innovative ideas fuel our imagination...
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Reno, Nevada Leads with GIS to Meet Growing Population and Business Needs
Reno is the largest city in Northern Nevada with a population of more than 250,000. While less well-known than Las Vegas, Reno has cultivated a unique identity within the state. When tourism decreased...
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Building Community Through Internal Agency Hackathons
When you hear the term “hackathon,” you might think of a large public event where an organization invites anyone who is able and interested to come solve a challenge. There may be free pizza or...
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Common Misconceptions about PDF Accessibility
As digital services teams increasingly focus on the accessibility of their work, they often find themselves in unfamiliar territory. Whereas the accessibility of web content has been guided by the...
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How User Research Can Improve Application Processes
Does your government agency run a program or service that requires people to apply? And do you find that a significant or surprising number of people who seem like they ought to be eligible are being...
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Sunshine Week 2023, Part 1: What Does Government Transparency Look Like in 2023?
Sunshine Week is almost upon us, so it’s a good time to take a step back and review what transparency in the federal government looks like in 2023. What is Sunshine Week? Sunshine Week is an annual...
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Sunshine Week 2023, Part 2: What Is FOIA and Why Does It Matter to You?
In a previous post, I gave you an overview of what transparency looks like in the Federal Government, including links to various online resources that the government maintains to disseminate...
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“One-Stop Shops” Can Improve Access to Public Services
One way to apply a human-centered approach to the delivery of public services is to create “one-stop shops” where people can find everything they need to solve a whole problem or complete an entire...
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Unlocking the Power of Strategic Planning and Plans for Public Leaders and...
Strategic planning is essential for individuals and organizations to maintain focus and achieve their goals. The process involves establishing goals to make the mission and vision more tangible,...
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