Library

Vetted reading, from the field.

A curated shortlist of the articles, reports, and field guides we share with clients — sourced from trusted public sector publications and research institutions. Each link opens the original source.

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Modernization

Beyond Tech: 4 Keys to Successful Government Modernization

Ohio's CIO on why policy, culture, and communications matter as much as the technology stack when modernizing the systems residents rely on.

Government TechnologyMay 2026
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Modernization

State & Local Governments Can Avoid Costly Application Modernization Mistakes

A field-tested view on how SLED agencies scope legacy replacements without service disruption — and where most projects go wrong.

StateTech MagazineFebruary 2026
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Strategy

SLED Digital Transformation: Why Execution Matters More Than Technology

State and local leaders are under pressure to modernize citizen services. The differentiator is not the platform — it's disciplined execution.

IDR2025
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Digital Services

Delivering on Public Service Modernization

Deloitte on blending digital and physical touchpoints to raise citizen satisfaction — and what governments get wrong when they optimize only for channel.

Deloitte Insights2025
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AI & Workforce

Workforce Shortages & Security Fears Slow Agency AI Adoption

A Google Public Sector report finds most federal AI efforts are stuck in pilots — bottlenecked by talent gaps and unresolved security posture.

Government ExecutiveJanuary 2026
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AI & Workforce

AI Literacy Drives AI Success in Local Government

Why workforce readiness — not model selection — is the decisive variable as cities and counties bring AI into daily operations.

StateTech MagazineJuly 2026
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Community Engagement

Three Community Engagement Strategies to Increase Public Participation

ICMA on practical shifts local government leaders can make to move from performative outreach to genuine, representative resident input.

ICMA / PM Magazine2024
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Community Engagement

City Leader Guide on Civic Engagement

Harvard's Bloomberg Center for Cities on designing participatory pathways that let residents co-produce solutions with government, not just react to them.

Harvard Bloomberg Center for Cities2023
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Digital Services

Digital Service Teams Are at the Core of Modernization

A new report finds embedded digital service teams becoming essential to state and local governments refreshing services under tighter budgets.

Government TechnologyMay 2026
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