The GovLoop Briefing Center is a new virtual event designed to provide education and training resources to the government community while you work remotely. Each Briefing Center will feature experts and thought leaders, case studies and resources focused on a single topic. Our upcoming Virtual Briefing Center on Thursday, Dec. 3 from 12-2 p.m. ET/9-11 a.m. PT will focus on “Data Protection and Management in Gov.” You’ll learn...

COVID-19 has radically altered the nature of work, the workforce and the workplace. The prevalence of remote work precipitates major changes in government hiring, retention and reskilling. Agencies now more than ever need a data-driven, technology-enabled approach to matching people with government priorities. Join us online Thursday, Sept. 24 from 2-2:45 p.m. ET/11-11:45 a.m. PT to hear government and industry experts discuss how to leverage...

Data is everywhere. You can track pretty much everything, from the number of steps you take in a day, to your most played song, to the number of emails you send. However, most of us are not data scientists. So how can you get comfortable using data and metrics to make your arguments stronger, your meetings more fact-based and your decisions more informed? Specifically, you’ll learn: How to understand data and translate it into actionable...

The NextGen Summit is the embodiment of what NextGen represents: inspiring government innovation and providing training and leadership opportunities for public servants. Since 2010, the two-day summit has inspired over 5,000 federal, state and local govies to be positive change ambassadors. This year, the NextGen Summit will be hosted virtually on August 19-20, 2020. Why does it matter to me? The NextGen Summit is a place to cultivate and enab...

Data, engagement, and diversity and inclusion are the three pillars of effective customer experience (CX) in government. Each pillar on its own can help improve overall customer experience, but without all three, agencies are left with a void in their CX processes. The last time you went to the DMV, there may have been long lines, confusing or contradictory information online, and maybe even unhelpful staff. The DMV process can and should be i...

In this era of continuous development, agencies are looking to understand, test and adopt emerging technologies quickly – and they want to begin reaping the benefits now. Emerging technology is no longer a futuristic enterprise; it’s a concentrated effort to keep up with demand. So what tools and resources rise to the top? Join GovLoop for an online fireside chat on Wednesday, March 25 from 2-2:45 p.m. ET/11-11:45 a.m. PT to learn...

“Without data, you’re just another person with an opinion,” was an idea often touted by renowned statistician Edwards Deming. And he has a point. Gone are the days when employees could pitch a new idea, ask for a promotion or even brainstorm a new process without metrics. Metrics make the case, but figuring out how to use data can be tricky for employees who aren’t data scientist by trade. Join NextGen on Tuesday, Feb....

The federal government’s IT budget devotes more than 80% of its resources to maintaining legacy systems, but for state and local governments that percentage can skew even higher. As budgets shrink and the workforce ages, using data to make smarter decisions is more important than ever. However, getting the right data in the right hands at the right time requires a serious tech shift. Join us online on Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 2-3 p.m. ET/1...

What occurs in a community is inherently geographically personal; everyone who lives in a place cares about that place. That means governments and citizens rely on each other to meet the community’s needs and shape its future. Esri’s GIS-based Smart Community Information System provides an opportunity to evolve how governments think about civic inclusion. It can help flag where people are speaking up and where are they not, which n...

The Modernizing Government Technology (MGT) Act, Cloud Smart and Cross-Agency Priority Goals (CAP): at every turn, federal agencies are being asked to transform into 21st-century enterprises. But what does that transformation actually look like in practice and what role does data play? Join us online Wednesday, October 16 from 2-3 p.m. ET/11 a.m.-noon PT for an interactive discussion that will uncover the five biggest data challenges that gove...