In Service: Notes from the Field

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Timely interventions for public services

Timely interventions provide public services at the moment they’re most needed. Anchored in public health but extending to education, social support, and civic engagement, these approaches help governments design systems that are adaptive, equitable, and trusted.

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When private tech meets public service

Private-sector tech brings speed, scale, and efficiency—but in government, those priorities can clash with democratic values like accountability and inclusion. Leaders must navigate these contradictions with care, designing systems that deliver innovation without compromising trust.

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Designing policy that doesn’t break delivery

Policy is the promise; delivery is the proof. Too often, ambitious policies leave delivery teams scrambling and residents underserved. For CIOs, CTOs, and municipal leaders, designing policy that doesn’t break delivery means aligning technical priorities with equity and care—turning bold goals into systems people can trust.

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