As a Project Manager in the Public Sector, you have to navigate a whole host of complexities: multiple stakeholders (often with conflicting interests), tight budgets, changing work environments, and end-users with diverse needs. Human-centered design (HCD) offers an antidote to address the complexity. Commonly used in design and management frameworks HCD enables you to develop solutions to problems by involving the human perspective in all ste...

As a Project Manager in the Public Sector, you have to navigate a whole host of complexities: multiple stakeholders (often with conflicting interests), tight budgets, changing work environments, and end-users with diverse needs. Human-centered design (HCD) offers an antidote to address the complexity. Commonly used in design and management frameworks HCD enables you to develop solutions to problems by involving the human perspective in all ste...

Adapting for a More Resilient Enterprise in the Next Normal It was not too long-ago that governments could have robust discussions regarding technology without even mentioning cybersecurity. Today, government institutions have substantial assets and value manifested in digital form, and they are deeply intertwined with remote technology networks. Many acknowledge the serious threats that cyberattacks pose to the public sector; but cybersecurit...

Redefining the Workforce & Workplace in an Age of Uncertainty  Employers and employees need to keep up with a fast-paced world of new challenges – working in isolation, weathering waves of mass resignations, and training staff in the use of ever-changing technology. To solve these countless challenges, plus those yet to arise, HR professionals must communicate and collaborate.  How can they best empower workers ...

In this technological age, governments must rethink how their services meet citizens’ needs. The way society consumes information and accesses government services has dramatically shifted from physical to digital over the past decade. With digital delivery, governments can serve citizens in real-time, speeding up the number of transactions while reducing costs on other expenses. How can government agencies deliver citizens secure and tim...

As a ‘cloud-first’ mentality continues to permeate public sector leadership, the approach has proven successful for many – but impractical for others. With so many innovative applications and uses to multi-cloud infrastructure – government departments and agencies at all levels are unable to do without. But is this their only option? How do agencies tap into the benefits of multi-cloud infrastructure when compliance and...

Transforming Government through Technology Based Initiatives Advances in information technology have enabled public sector leaders to launch projects on exciting new trajectories. While many see the value proposition behind information technology investments, there remain barriers to adoption. These include team-wide buy-in, budgetary realities, and pre-existing roadmaps. Today, information technology plays a central role in all aspects of gov...

DEI has become an inherent part of organizational culture as we look to build better workforces for the future. Studies have shown that a diverse and inclusive workplace culture promotes employee engagement and productivity, and enables problem-solving and collaboration, while varying perspectives on business challenges creates innovative and positive outcomes. While many governments have shifted policies and mandates to address DEI issues, im...

Adapting for a More Resilient Enterprise in the Next Normal It was not too long-ago that governments could have robust discussions regarding technology without even mentioning cybersecurity. Today, government institutions have substantial assets and value manifested in digital form, and they are deeply intertwined with remote technology networks. Many acknowledge the serious threats that cyberattacks pose to the public sector; but cybersecurit...

Governments recognize data’s potential to serve citizens according to their needs. Demand for data and relevant insights has never been higher. Not all departments and agencies, however, are capturing the same data points or even the same types of data. Consequently, public sector data professionals spend an inordinate amount of time on manual collation and manipulation that could be automated, preventing key analyses from being complete...