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As countries focus their efforts on reducing their impact on the environment and cutting back their emissions, cities are an integral part of the solution. Olivia and Caroline dive into what cities are doing and what's still left to be done.
Episode guests: Caroline Brouillette, National Policy Manager for Climate Action Network Canada.
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Kate Bender, Chief Analytics Officer for Kansas City, MO joins the Govlaunch podcast to talk about staff engagement, an increasingly important and timely topic as organizations navigate a return to work and high turnover. We'll learn how survey tools and data is helping drive internal culture change and promote retention.
Featured government: City of Kansas City, Missouri
Episode guests: Kate Bender, Chief Analytics Officer for Kansas City, Missouri
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In this episode, Olivia's joined by Jeanne Holm, deputy mayor for the city of LA who's tasked with leading both the innovation and budget portfolios. As a notable figure in the data science space, she's currently leveraging data truths to debunk misconceptions in complex policy areas, such as homelessness. Jeanne has a unique public sector perspective of having gone from her role at NASA to local government.
Featured government: City of Los Angeles, CA
Episode guests: Jeanne Holm, Deputy Mayor of Budget and Innovation at the City of Los Angeles
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Olivia sits down with City of Toronto's Manager of Circular Economy and Innovation, Meaghan Davis. Toronto has been fostering a circular approach to many facets of its operations and as cities across the globe pay increasing attention to how their services either harm or help the environment, going for circularity is key. Olivia and Meaghan dive into Toronto's bold vision for a sustainable future, and how you may be able to incorporate more sustainable practices in your own local government.
Featured government: City of Toronto, Canada
Episode guests: Meaghan Davis, BA, MPL - Manager of Circular Economy and Innovation
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Social innovations are social practices created with the goal of extending and strengthening civil society. Montréal's action plan aims to encourage innovative initiatives that have a beneficial effect on the community by supporting social economy enterprises (mutuals and cooperatives), NPOs, and private entrepreneurship with a social purpose.
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Featured government: Ville de Montréal, Canada
Episode guests: Cecile Vergier, Commissaire au développement économique - Innovation Sociale
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The Chief Data Officer for the City of Paterson in New Jersey joins the Govlaunch podcast. Paterson, like many cities across the globe, is looking to improve equity and outcomes for those historically marginalized. They've partnered with Bloomberg Cities on a variety of projects ranging from license restoration to a guaranteed income pilot. So let's get into these and how your local government may be able to explore similar initiatives.
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Featured government: City of Paterson, NJ
Episode guests: Harsha Mallajosyula, Chief Data Officer
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Dr. Jonathan Reichental is the founder of human future, which is a global business and technology advisory investment and education firm. Former CIO for the city of Palo Alto in California and is also the bestselling author of Smart Cities for Dummies.
Reichental co-authored an activity book for kids with Brett Hoffstadt, Exploring Smart Cities Activity Book for Kids, which can be also purchased here.
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Episode guests: Dr. Jonathan Reichental
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Dr. Jonathan Reichental is the founder of human future, which is a global business and technology advisory investment and education firm. Former CIO for the city of Palo Alto in California and is also the bestselling author of Smart Cities for Dummies.
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Episode guests: Dr. Jonathan Reichental
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Dr. Jonathan Reichental is the founder of human future, which is a global business and technology advisory investment and education firm. Former CIO for the city of Palo Alto in California and is also the bestselling author of Smart Cities for Dummies.
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Episode guests: Dr. Jonathan Reichental
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When in crisis mode, structure and chain of command is paramount. However, innovation is not just nice to have in these moments...It's a necessity. Toronto's Fire Chief Matthew Pegg shares some leadership advice and tips for maintaining calm and driving innovation in times of crisis.
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Featured government: Toronto, ON Canada
Episode guests: Matthew Pegg, Fire Chief, General Manager of Emergency Management, and COVID-19 Incident Commander
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