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Data Governance: The First Step in Implementing Artificial Intelligence

Data Governance: The First Step in Implementing Artificial Intelligence

Engaging with a great artificial intelligence (AI) application is like watching a professional athlete in a game. The greatest of athletes make their efforts look so easy that we often forget we’re seeing the result of decades of hard work. Just like athletes, established corporations that have repeatedly collected the same data over years also make their AI solutions look effortless. But, in most cases, their AI is using data that has been carefully refined over decades of transactions and is enabling machine learning and statistical analysis.

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Employee Engagement Can Make or Break Your Strategy

Employee Engagement Can Make or Break Your Strategy

Most of us have seen strategies that looked great on paper but never seemed to get off the ground. Somewhere along the way, implementation faltered. Important goals fell by the wayside and the organization never rallied around the direction set by leadership. And still, business as usual carried on. This sort of failure is practically guaranteed without buy-in and participation from employees across an organization

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Robert Thomas
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One SILab, 30 Professionals, 2 Hours, 50 Bold Ideas to Combat Human Trafficking

One SILab, 30 Professionals, 2 Hours, 50 Bold Ideas to Combat Human Trafficking

Human trafficking, whether it be labor or sex trafficking, is a complex crime where victims may not even recognize they are victims. This makes it hard for law enforcement professionals to identify and prosecute it, and for victims to find the extensive support they need to participate in the legal process. The mission to fight human trafficking is complex, but Arc Aspicio is dedicated and proactive in fighting this prevalent crime.

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Lynn Ann Casey
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Design Thinking Accelerates IT Modernization and Improves the Customer Experience

Design Thinking Accelerates IT Modernization and Improves the Customer Experience

More and more, Information Technology (IT) modernization programs are improving customer experience for those who interact with agencies. The modernization process identifies new technology that can replace legacy systems or promote electronic processes. A taxpayer’s experience in filing tax returns or a senior seeking public housing are two examples where modernization makes a difference for citizens.

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Natural Allies for improved Mission Effectiveness and Efficiency: Technology Business Management and Enterprise Architecture

Natural Allies for improved Mission Effectiveness and Efficiency: Technology Business Management and Enterprise Architecture

Getting a handle on the spiraling costs of Information Technology (IT) investments poses many challenges. It is sensible for the government to treat investments in IT like utilities, just as it has for industry. Linking Technology Business Management (TBM) with established Enterprise Architecture (EA) practice smooths the journey to cost transparency. Better management of costs is a step toward better mission efficiency and effectiveness.

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Integration: The Glue Between Solutions and Mission Results

Integration: The Glue Between Solutions and Mission Results

When solving a problem for a Government or commercial client, consulting tends to focus on solutions. However, consultants do not spend enough time solving the problem—i.e., diagnosing the root causes of the problem and thinking about what it takes to get a solution fully operational. Will there be resistance to change? What are the risks? What are the unintended consequences of solving only one part of a problem? Consultants need to focus on results and overcoming all barriers and risks that prevent an innovative idea from coming to life.

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