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Finding hope for positive systems change from an informal online meetup with public servants I’ll admit it. I’m a compulsive…

Finding hope for positive systems change from an informal online meetup with public servants I’ll admit it. I’m a compulsive…
Last week, designers, technologists and public servants of all stripes descended on Oakland for the 2019 Code for America Summit. This…
The govtech movement holds great promise, but is hindered by a glaring blindspot — the assumption that technology alone will…
What is the impact you’re trying to make? What is one way you’re trying to make that impact? In trying…
It should come as no surprise to anyone reading this that public sector challenges are incredibly complex. As I’ve mentioned previously,…
It’s a new year, and with it comes new opportunities for individuals and organizations to make data-driven decisions. As more…
If the recent election showed us anything, it’s that we need to learn to listen and understand each other better.…
At CivicMakers, we believe gathering the right mix of people, cultivating community and building trust are key ingredients for any successful…
We’ve been listening. A lot. From user interviews to our 2015 Year in Review survey, we’ve had a healthy obsession with…