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Podcast: Data and Analytics in New Orleans, LA

Posted on May 14, 2019

Melissa Schigoda Director, Office of Performance and Accountability New Orleans, LA LinkedIn | Twitter Eric Ogburn Director of Enterprise Information New Orleans, LA LinkedIn | Twitter Jonathan Wisbey Chief Technology Officer New Orleans, LA LinkedIn Solving real-world problems with data. Three people from the City of New Orleans, Louisiana joined the podcast to talk about...

Podcast: Civic Lab in Sacramento, CA with Adrienne Moretz & Monica Hernandez

Posted on May 10, 2019

Adrienne Moretz Associate Analyst Sacramento Area Council of Governments LinkedIn | Twitter Monica Hernandez Director of Innovation & Partnerships Sacramento Area Council of Governments LinkedIn Testing innovative solutions. Adrienne Moretz, Civic Lab Project Manager, and Monica Hernandez, Director of Innovation & Partnerships, joined the podcast to talk about their work for the Sacramento Area Council...

Podcast: Game of Drones in Manatee County, FL with Diana Robinson

Posted on May 7, 2019

Diana Robinson Energy Manager Manatee County, FL LinkedIn | Twitter Using new technology for sustainability. Diana Robinson, Energy Manager for Manatee County, FL, discussed how they are using drones to support their work on sustainable buildings, communications and more. Diana shared what it was like setting up a drone program and using different types of...

Podcast: Code for America Summit with Dan Hon

Posted on April 23, 2019

Dan Hon 2019 Summit Co-Chair Code for America LinkedIn | Twitter Designing better government. Dan Hon, the Co-Chair for the 2019 Code for America Summit, joined the podcast to talk about the work of Code for America, how he got involved and why technologists should work with governments. Dan also shared some of the agenda...

Healthy Innovation

Posted on April 19, 2019

Mike Skibbe, Twitter and LinkedIn What I’m Watching: Formula 1: Drive to Survive (Netflix) What I’m Reading: The Advantage by Patrick Lencione What I’m Listening To: The Dollop Episode 15: Ten Cent Beer Night Executive coach Peter Burchard once told me that Cubs legend Ernie Banks* used to walk into a business and could...

Podcast: Innovate Durham and Faith with Eric Marsh, Durham County, NC

Posted on April 19, 2019

Eric Marsh Strategic Initiatives Analyst Durham County, NC LinkedIn | Twitter Local government innovation and faith in public service. Eric March, Strategic Initiatives Analyst for Durham County, NC joined the podcast to discuss Innovate Durham, a partnership program between the County, City of Durham and local startups. Eric shared his path in public service from...

Why Are We Having an Innovation Summit at #ELGL19?

Posted on April 3, 2019

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Josh Edwards, so be kind or not– either way connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter!!! What I’m Listening To: Weezer Radio on Spotify (still..) What I’m Reading: The Song of Achilles, by Madeline Miller What I’m Watching: Last Few Weeks of English Premier League In local government innovation, it’s easy to feel...

Designing Better Selection Processes

Posted on March 21, 2019

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Brent Stockwell – connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter!!! What I’m Listening To: Palaces for the People from 99 Percent Invisible What I’m Reading: Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness by Ingrid Fetell Lee What I’m Watching: Marvel's Agents of Shield on Netflix. Who do you really...

Podcast: Empowering Residents to Solve Problems with James Wagner, Tulsa, OK

Posted on February 15, 2019

James Wagner Chief Financial Officer Tulsa, OK LinkedIn | Twitter Finding innovative ideas with residents not just for them. Tulsa, Oklahoma has been empowering their residents to address longstanding or emerging civic challenges in partnership with city staff. James Wagner, the Chief Financial Officer and former Chief of Performance Strategies and Innovation, talked about their Urban...

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