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Government agencies are under pressure to do more with less. Read Forrester’s insights on increasing efficiency and improving mission delivery by augmenting the constituent experience, implementing a Zero Trust security strategy, and tackling technical debt.
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Rethinking Government Reform: Can In-House Government Consultants Deliver Lasting Impact?
Internal consultancies - mission-driven capability centers for innovation, strategy and execution - are emerging as key vehicles for governments seeking to do more in-house. As many jurisdictions adopt internal consultancies, we need to ask: Are we building them to last, or simply building them fast?
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Tackling Cloud Security: US State And Local Government Edition
Learn some of the unique challenges that state and local governments face when it comes to cloud security and governance.
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US Federal Workforce Layoffs: Can AI Agents Step In?
The need for federal agencies to achieve more with less is a constant drumbeat, and AI agents could help meet this challenge. Forrester has ranked the top 11 AI agent use cases for federal government that will help federal agencies streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and deliver more impactful services.
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SLED CIOs: Brace For DOGE Impact
State CIOs now stand at a critical junction — caught between the promise of streamlined, citizen-centric government and the peril of hollowed-out public institutions dressed in the language of reform. Your next move determines whether your DOGE effort becomes a blueprint for smart reform — or a cautionary tale.
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The Government Trust Imperative – Trust Drives Performance
While many government leaders understand the importance of trust, they often misunderstand what it is, what drives it, and what results from having earned it. That’s why Forrester developed the Government Trust Imperative Score (GTIS) to measure trust at three levels of government — national/federal, provincial/state, and local/municipal.
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Innovation In A Time Of Crisis: US Federal Edition
The AI gold rush continues into 2025 despite economic volatility. But this isn’t a race; the winner isn’t necessarily the first there. You do need to run the race to have a chance, however.
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Government Organizations: Link Your Digital Metrics To Customer-Led Mission Outcomes
Get three lessons to help government agencies transform how they serve the public using technology.
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The New US Federal AI Policy Demands That Government And Private-Sector Tech Leaders Embrace Responsible And Explainable AI
Today, under the headline-grabbing geopolitical and geoeconomic volatility, a significant, and potentially more consequential, transformation is unfolding in the public sector.
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Help Your People In The US Federal Government Navigate Unprecedented Changes
The speed, depth, and widespread nature of current change in the US government is dramatic, but as a leader in this space, you are uniquely challenged at this moment to help your people stay engaged in delivering great outcomes while under significant mental stress.
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Prepare And Thrive: Australia’s Federal Government Agencies Should Plan For Post-Election MoG Change Now
As technology leaders in the Australian federal government, you’re no strangers to the complexities and challenges of machinery-of-government (MoG) changes. These changes, akin to M&A in the private sector, involve restructuring agencies, merging departments, and redistributing functions to align with evolving mission priorities. But sentiment within the Australian public service (APS) towards MoG changes tends […]
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From Fixed Routes To Adaptive Navigation: Introducing Forrester’s Customer-Obsessed Mission Engine
Learn how a customer-obsessed mission engine can help public sector leaders achieve success by understanding their customers better and maximizing long-term value for them.
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How US Federal Leaders Can Find Mission Order Amidst Upheaval
As technology leaders in the US federal government, you’re no strangers to the complexities and challenges of machinery-of-government (MoG) changes. These changes, akin to M&A in the private sector, involve restructuring agencies, merging departments, and redistributing functions to align with evolving mission priorities. The recent directives from the Trump administration, particularly under the guidance of […]
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It’s Time To Define Your Professional Existence And Articulate Your Story
The urgency of telling your story as a data or technology leader within the current corporate landscape cannot be overstated. As we navigate these turbulent times, the ability to articulate your professional identity clearly and compellingly has emerged as a critical lifeline. Let this be the moment you choose to define your existence within your organization and beyond.
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Navigating Economic Waters: The New US Administration’s Spending Scenarios And Global Impact
With a new US administration coming in, there is always economic uncertainty. Learn some of the factors that could be strong influencers of future US economic growth and how they could impact other global markets.
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Accelerating US Government Modernization With Open-Source And Agile Development
The US government doesn’t have an innovation problem, it has an adoption problem. Find out what makes open-source and agile adoption a unique proposition for government organizations.
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Shutting It Down: Why US Federal Restructuring Is More Normal Than It Seems
Beneath the "shut it down" sound bites lies a surprisingly ordinary policy approach called “machinery of government” (MoG) changes. Find out how common administrative overhauls are in countries such as Australia, the UK, and Canada, when it comes to aligning government functions with evolving policy priorities.
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Predictions 2025: Global Flexing Of Regulatory Might Threatens Operational Stability In The Public Sector
Governments, fueled by populism, are now taking regulatory aim at the tech industry, which the public considers a source of disinformation and discord. But curbing the might of the tech giants is a challenge that will require governments to use new regulatory tactics.
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Avoiding Digital Imperialism In The Age Of AI
As AI becomes a key driver of economic growth, it presents both opportunities and challenges. To ensure AI benefits society, employees, customers, and organizations, it’s crucial to prevent a scenario where the concentration of power in the tech sector leads to a new form of digital dominance.
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AI’s Role In The Public Sector
What are the most compelling AI use cases in the public sector, and what are some of the challenges? Find out as Principal Analyst Sam Higgins shares insights on the current state and future outlook for AI in the public sector globally.
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US Government Tackles “Doom Loops” (But Risks Customer Service Chaos)
The newly launched "Time Is Money" initiative may have unintended consequences. Learn what they are, and what actions might be more meaningful.
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