Data Science Driving Major Changes to the Bureau of the Fiscal Service’s Operating Model

Federal News Network

The U.S. Treasury’s Fiscal Service wants its employees to have data skills. It launched a pilot, called 30-days of data science, in 2021 that has now evolved into the Fiscal Data University. It’s about nine months into the first cohort of 40 employees going through the training.

Cities Explore Transparent Budget Process

RouteFifty

The city of Denton, TX, is just one example among several local governments that are looking to have a more transparent budget process that combines short-term budgetary thinking with long-term strategic planning. 

How to Do Strategic Planning Like a Futurist

Harvard Business Review

Chief strategy officers and those responsible for shaping the direction of their organizations are often asked to facilitate “visioning” meetings. This helps teams brainstorm ideas, but it isn’t a substitute for critical thinking about the future. 

Role of Artificial Intelligence in Program Evaluation

American Evaluation Association (blog post)

The author, Silva Ferretti, has been playing with ChatGPTI for some time now. She is surprised by the lack of debate regarding AI’s role in development and humanitarian program management. It is a game changer. “We as a field should be looking into it NOW.”

Resource of the Week:  Centre for Public Impact

Great infographic summing up how this global nonprofit foundation is helping government, philanthropy, and civil society organizations reimagine government so it works for everyone. It incorporates learning journeys, learning partnerships, and action research.