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How the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention overcame COVID-19 data challenges
12/20/2021When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit the United States in January 2020, the federal government struggled to collect accurate, comprehensive and timely disease data because of…
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From strategic plans to strategic results: Key tips for federal agencies
12/01/2021The Government Performance and Results Act requires federal agencies to publish a strategic plan outlining their mission, goals and success…
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6 recommendations to improve the federal government’s COVID-19 public health surveillance system
11/18/2021Since February 2020, more than 750,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. Crises like this require a strong public health surveillance…
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Happy 60th anniversary to the Federal Executive Boards
11/10/2021Since 1961, Federal Executive Boards have fostered key partnerships in government by providing a space for communication and coordination among…
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Why federal-state partnerships are key to addressing California’s natural disasters and emergencies
10/15/2021Currently, California is grappling with an intense wildfire season, severe drought and a major oil spill. Federal-state partnerships are essential to designing effective and…
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Why we can’t afford another government shutdown
09/29/2021Government shutdowns—or lapses in appropriations—are complicated to understand and hard to defend. Our federal elected officials are entrusted by the American public to…
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New insights on building a bold agency strategic plan
09/24/2021On Sept. 8, the Partnership for Public Service and Grant Thornton hosted a virtual event to announce the publication of “Meeting the Moment: Tips…
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Three lessons to make government work better now and in the future
05/18/2021There are many ways to improve government, some complex and difficult, and some very basic. As we navigate today’s heightened social and political tensions and…
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Five best practices to improve your strategic planning process
05/17/2021One year after a presidential inauguration, federal agencies release new strategic plans. These plans lay out agency goals and priorities, identify how they will…
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Assessing the Biden administration’s first 100 days
04/30/2021The Biden administration encountered historic challenges during its first 100 days in office: a global pandemic, economic turmoil and the need to coordinate a…