News and Updates
Innovative work, news, and ideas from people and teams in government
You might not be as agile as you think you are
The mandate to be agile is everywhere. But agile isn’t an on-off switch. It’s a skill and a mindset that is developed over time, through dedicated work, open teams, and lots (and lots) of practice— via 18F
Introducing a Guide to the Paperwork Reduction Act
A guide to navigating the PRA process with confidence.
Building Trust with Users Through Open Communication and Feedback
A look at how FEMA responds to user needs and bugs in their app development.
SUCCESS STORY: The U.S. Web Design System 2.0 from GSA
Code.gov breaks down the latest USWDS 2.0 release with highlights of the most important features that will help teams build better websites for the American public.— via Code.gov
Mobile Community of Practice Spring Meeting
DAP Learning Series: Using the analytics.usa.gov API
Human-centered design for IT centralization
Are you working on an IT centralization project? Here is why taking the time to prioritize users is important and will result in services that work better for the people you serve.— via 18F
Making tough content choices
Understanding your constraints is user-centered design Your ability to deliver user value is always constrained by, well, your ability to deliver user value.— via Office of Natural Resources Revenue
Introducing the New Robotic Process Automation Community of Practice
The new community will explore opportunities, share ideas, and collaborate on how RPA can be effectively implemented in federal agencies.
How Presidential Innovation Fellows and 18F Support One Another in Agencies
Two teams working together to help agencies become more effective at meeting the needs of citizens.