Improving Outcomes in Government through Data and Intelligent Automation Publication Type: Research and Publications Organizations are redefining, improving and maturing operational processes and creating intelligent workflows that combine intelligent automation technology with new ways to get work done. In this product, the Partnership and the IBM Center for The Business of Government review the benefits of intelligent automation and offer lessons learned and considerations for agencies looking to take...
Why data matters: The case for evidence-based innovation How agencies collect, interpret and share data informs how they make decisions, develop strategies and allocate resources—all of which are central to federal innovation. In the latest post in our innovation series, we explore barriers to effective data collection, tips to help build a data-driven government and how good data can drive innovation. Read More
4 keys to creating a successful data and digital maturity assessment: Best practices across government Based on interviews with agency leaders across government who conducted their own data maturity assessments, a report from the Partnership and Boston Consulting Group offers best practices to help agencies that are working through the earlier stages of data maturity assessment planning. Read More
Data and digital workforces: Agencies assess where they stand The Partnership and Boston Consulting Group launched the Federal Data and Digital Maturity Index survey that asked federal employees across six agencies to measure their data and digital performance. In this blog post, we take a deep dive into the survey’s section on human capital, a set of questions that evaluates how agencies recruit, hire, develop, engage and retain their data and digital workforces. Read More
How a shift in data operations helped California better serve people during the pandemic In 2016, the California Health and Human Services Agency began merging data from disparate programs on a single platform, using standard data categories and definitions. This shift enabled the agency to respond more effectively and efficiently when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Read More