Governing
CategoryAre States Taking Cybersecurity Seriously Enough?
Only one has a cabinet-level official dedicated to the issue. A spike in cyberattacks has left state and local governments reeling.
Government’s Journey to the Future of Work
Public-sector management practices and workplace tools rooted in the distant past can’t address today’s complex challenges.
The Business Fad States Should Steal
For the most part, it’s a bad idea for governments to copy private-sector trends. But there may be one exception.
The Best Performance Initiative? It’s the One Valued by Leadership.
There are many effective approaches for improving results and efficiency. It’s essential to have buy-in from the top.
How Data Can Drive Performance for Social Services
A Colorado agency is using the approach in an unusual way: to orchestrate the efforts of service-delivery partners.
Organizational Miscommunication? There’s a Good Way to Avoid It.
It’s all too easy for team members to misunderstand something. Effective leaders know the value of the “pre-brief.”
Turning a Commitment to Outcomes Into Practice
A vision for results-driven government isn’t enough. The way business is conducted needs to change.
Modernization Strategies to Attract and Keep Talent
Looking at modernizing all aspects of your entire workforce is impractical. A more sensible approach is to look at best practices and iden..
The Best Way to Build a Culture of Evidence-Based Government
Successful efforts to bring the use of data and research into decision-making are both top-down and bottom-up.
Addressing the Biggest Cybersecurity Challenges Facing Local Governments
Ensure you are taking all possible steps to enable quality skill advancement and digital community security by formulating your community ..