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It’s that time of the year when many of dust off our digital crystal balls and develop one’s predictions for the year ahead. Having spent a good deal of time scanning the collective wisdom of others, I offer my annual take on what trends will be most prevalent in cities and counties across the nation. We begin the new year with continued worries about inflation, fear of a recession and political insecurity. Public managers and tech leaders are beginning to hunker down for a year of uncertainty and insecurity. Not all will be gloomy in 2023 as we will see tech once again shine in both applications, services and leadership.
Dr. Alan R. Shark is the vice president public sector engagement and executive director of the CompTIA Public Technology Institute (PTI) in Washington, D.C., since 2004. He is a fellow of the National Academy for Public Administration and co-chair of the Standing Panel on Technology Leadership, and associate professor for the Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University. He is also the host of the popular bi-monthly podcast, Comptia Sharkbytes. Dr. Shark’s thought leadership activities include keynote speaking, blogging and as the author or co-author of more than 12 books, including the nationally recognized textbook Technology and Public Management(now in its second edition), and CIO Leadership for Cities and Counties.
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