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APIs: Data Waiters in Disguise
Why are APIs so useful? Learn what they are, how they're being used and the still untapped potential they hold for Canadians and government itself. Originally published: March 5, 2020
2 months ago•28 min read
What we’ve learned on our digital journey…so far
We often hear “let’s get digital” but what does it really mean? Learn how a large department like Public Services and Procurement Canada made it happen
4 months ago•8 min read
The Fourth Factor of Production — Giving Data its Due
Data has become the most prized commodity on earth. Data streams are more valuable than natural resources and this is having a major impact on the functions of public administration.
4 months ago•5 min read
Clicks and Tips: Maximizing your Productivity
Telework combined with the rollout of M365 tools has drastically changed the way we work. To keep pace in this new reality, we need to learn how to upgrade our skills, technically and behaviourally.
5 months ago•3 min read
A Closer Look at Women in Data
Data is (or should be) how we assess needs and should inform how we subsequently allocate resources for women. That isn't always the case.
6 months ago•3 min read
Balancing Inclusion and Innovation at FWD50 2020
Tech innovation needs to balance fairness, accessibility, and user-centric approaches with innovation in a way that engages all voices fairly.
7 months ago•3 min read
COVID-19 Lessons Shared at FWD50 2020
The pandemic has been transformative for government. Not just because of the acceleration that comes with new technology adoption, but because of the cracks it revealed in existing infrastructure.
7 months ago•2 min read
Protecting Privacy in a Remote Work Environment
It goes without saying that working remotely has its pros and cons. For instance, have you stopped to think about your privacy and the privacy of your organization—and how to protect it?
8 months ago•3 min read
Experience Mapping: Learning through experience
Experience mapping projects can seem overwhelming at first, followed by a lot of questioning and re-evaluating how work progresses. However, the final product and results are extremely rewarding.
9 months ago•10 min read
Listening can be just the opposite of what we might think
Four concrete tips for better listening that help create more useful questions and higher quality dialogue.
10 months ago•8 min read