Make Informed Decisions through Measurement and Analytics

As people across the globe continue to face the challenges brought by frequent uncertainty, we look to data to make informed decisions through measurement and analytics. Mission-driven organizations can make decisions using a human-centric approach that incorporates a comprehensive data platform to advance their initiatives and prioritize how they use… Read More

A Data Governance Framework is a Must for Today’s Modern Organization

A data governance framework refers to the process of building a model for managing enterprise-level data. The framework or system sets the guidelines and rules of engagement for business and management activities, especially those that deal with or result in the creation and manipulation of data. Data Governance. Read More

Launching a Network of Coronavirus Contact Tracers

Two weeks into the pandemic of 2020, I started out on my usual morning jog. I found maintaining the regular ritual kept me in the right state of mind to tackle the challenge of taking care of two small children at home while keeping up my full-time job. Climbing to… Read More

A Collaborative, Inclusive Approach to Brand-Building

Building or updating a brand, and doing it well, requires the input and deep engagement of people and stakeholders across an organization. Having recently relaunched the Forum One brand, we’d love to provide an inside look into how a collaborative and inclusive approach guided us toward an updated brand that… Read More

Welcome to the New Forum One

Forum One was built to leverage digital connections to change the world. As the company enters its twenty-fifth year, we’re excited to share our updated brand that reflects our passion and commitment to turning ideas into impact that truly makes the world a better place. To dive deeper into… Read More

Three Ways to Use a Design System

Design systems are a hot topic, yet there’s often confusion about what they are and how they are used. One explanation for this is that there are several ways to use design systems within the design process. In our What Is a Design System post, we define a design… Read More

Demystifying the Cost of Accessible Websites: Is Accessibility Worth the Commitment?

If you work in government, academia, or the nonprofit sector, you are likely familiar with web accessibility. However, many organizations still struggle to understand the importance of accessibility and whether or not it’s worth the commitment. If you ask around, you’ll find that the most common justifications for not having… Read More

Signs That Your Website is Ready for a Redesign

There are many reasons why your organization might be considering a redesign. If you’ve started hearing comments from your colleagues or users, consider qualitative feedback, as well as strategic and quantitative considerations, for making a change in your digital presence. You may suspect that your site is starting… Read More

Does Your Communications Strategy Speak to the New Administration?

Presidential inaugurations bring excitement and change. Savvy government agencies and nonprofits benefit from those changes, but it requires deliberate action. Does your communications strategy speak to the new administration? As the United States welcomes a new administration, here are some predictions about how policies, priorities, and budgets will change, as well… Read More

Managing Your Organization’s Inbound Requests with Natural Language Processing

A challenge in the public sector is handling unlimited requests with limited resources. If your organization has maxed-out requests, you can save time and resources by managing your inbound requests with natural language processing (NLP). What is natural language processing? Picture this: you have an event coming up, and lots… Read More