Building Resilient Grant Management Infrastructure

Looking Back on How McBride Helped Transform

Federal COVID-19 Relief into Community Impact

Did you know that McBride has a strong track record of providing grant management support in the public sector? This Thought Leadership piece explores the impact our work had on one client who received COVID-19 relief funding. By providing strategic planning support and leadership, our team was able to assist our client in maximizing their funding and creating lasting impact well beyond the conclusion of the grant. Read to learn more about how we helped this organization and can help other grantees set themselves up for success!

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Weathering the Storm

How Organizations Can Strengthen Resilience During Hurricane Season

As hurricane seasons grow more intense, recovery—not just preparedness—defines resilience. In 2024, Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused over $113B in damage. McBride is helping communities rebuild smarter, faster, and stronger by managing over $1B in FEMA Public Assistance funds.

From establishing PMOs and interpreting FEMA guidance to leading strategic planning and risk reviews, McBride’s consultants are driving results that matter. Recovery isn’t about returning to normal—it’s about building toward what’s next.

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C5ISR Part 1: From the Origins to Now

Part 1 of a Series of Articles on C5ISR

Since the ride of Paul Revere on April 18, 1775, the United States Armed Forces have been pondering the swiftest methods for communicating with soldiers in the field and relaying real-time data to decision makers. In this article, part one of an ongoing series, we explore the origins and evolution of Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance or C5ISR.

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Government Incentives vs. Mandates

How governments can best influence citizen behavior

In this analysis, our consultants examine some common incentives and injunctions, discuss how compliance with mandates is overseen, and offer a new model by which to modify behaviors. McBride Consulting looks at ways to streamline administrative and managerial tools to garner the best economic and social outcomes.

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Electric Vehicle Technology Part 4

The Promise, Pitfalls, Adoption Benefits, and Challenges

In the fourth and final installment of our 4-part series, McBride consultants take a look at government incentives and support for the adoption of Electric Vehicles at the Federal and State levels. We explore some ways individuals, business, non-profits, government organizations and more can identify and participate in greater opportunities for the adoption of EVs.

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Electric Vehicle Technology Part 3

The Promise, Pitfalls, Adoption Benefits, and Challenges

Our 4 part series continues with a look at some of the questions and quality demands emerging as EVs take over more of the new vehicle sales. This article by David Cong Nguyen and Ryan Borowski explores the guidance public transportation can offer both individual consumers and the public as a whole as McBride consultants examine the good, bad, and uncertain aspects of the biggest change to wheeled transportation in over 100 years and the impacts it will have on all of us.

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Electric Vehicle Technology Part 2

The Promise, Pitfalls, Adoption Benefits, and Challenges

The shift from internal combustion engines to battery-powered conveyance will be highly consequential for societies around the world, and while electric vehicles offer many advantages, the shift is not without tradeoffs for the planet and challenges for individuals and governments alike. In the second of our 4-part series, McBride consultants examine the good, bad, and uncertain aspects of the biggest change to wheeled transportation in over 100 years and the impacts it will have on all of us.

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Electric Vehicle Technology Part I

The Promise, Pitfalls, Adoption Benefits, and Challenges

This is the first in a 4-part series from McBride Consulting covering the promise, pitfalls, and adoption of Electric Vehicles. The shift from internal combustion engines to battery powered conveyance will be highly consequential for societies around the world. This shift offers many advantages, but it is not without trade-offs for the planet and challenges for individuals and governments alike. In this series, McBride consultants examine the good, bad, and uncertain aspects of the biggest change to wheeled transportation in over 100 years and the impacts it will have on all of us.

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Business, Baseball and Overcoming the Defensive Shift Part II

Adapting and Winning When the Rules of the Game Change

In late 2021 Alex Wright and Ryan Borowski took a deep dive into how the game of baseball can offer guidance in using the rules of a game (or lack thereof) to our advantage so smaller firms can beat larger ones, especially if those smaller firms are under-resourced. But what happens when the rules of the game change and advantages are taken away or the playing field is "leveled"? Alex and Ryan follow up on their piece to look at 3 critical things smaller teams and leadership can do to once again leverage the assets they do have and play to win.

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The Defence Innovation Accelerator of the North Atlantic (DIANA)

The New NATO Initiative and What it Will Take to Succeed

In this article, we seek to provide an overview of NATO’s purpose and core principles, introduce the DIANA initiative, and detail strategies for multi-stakeholder engagements that will beget long-lasting partnerships and increase the likelihood for NATO to realize its mission.

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Supersonic Transport and its Sustainability in the Future

How a Challenge-Ridden Technology Can Achieve Global Adoption

Transportation, apart from advanced logistics technology over the last 50 years, has remained mostly stagnant across the globe. The speed at which aircraft travel, for example, has mostly remained the same since the introduction of jet-powered engines in the late 1940s. In this article, we examine how the demands of today’s “want it now” world has changed things and why supersonic transport is a hot topic.

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Agile in Government Volume 2

An Analysis of How to Achieve Tangible, Sustained Growth in a Rapidly Changing Environment Using Agile Methodologies

In this second volume of Agile in Government, we explore how Agile has been used successfully, share an outline for how to implement agile effectively, and speak to some of the benefits of trying this new approach. We also discuss two common methods of how Agile can be adopted in the public sector and how some critiques measure against the return on organizational investment.

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Integrated Crisis Response and Emergency Preparedness for Puerto Rico

Lessons Learned and Strategies for Enhancing Disaster Response

When disasters strike (particularly unanticipated ones), local communities and governments are faced with a litany of competing priorities, such as addressing the immediate removal of danger, correcting critical utility issues, and managing the high demand of public services that are often in low supply. In this article, we discuss disaster recovery in Puerto Rico from 2017 to the present and the factors that play key roles in the recovery process.

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Climate Change Action Plan

How Preparing Today for Tomorrow’s Climate Challenges is Vital for Your Organization’s Success

In this analysis, we strive to provide a replicable roadmap for developing a Climate Action Plan for organizations, in both the public and private sectors, to use as they tackle their distinct set of climate challenges. Foundationally, it will conceptualize a plan given the unique realities that entities face and the diverse interests of stakeholders that warrant customized solutions. It will conclude by outlining various strategies to address these social realities and begin pressing the narrative further on how these investments will have real, long-term benefits.

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The Utility of Paid Family Leave

And Why Every Organization Should Care

The accessibility of Paid Family Leave (PFL) has been a primary concern for the American family for decades and remains a critical subject on both a corporate and national level. Given the ongoing political debate surrounding this issue, this article strives to provide an additional voice that is rooted in data, pragmatism, and delivery of best-in-practice outcomes for our clients and their employees.

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This Thought Leadership Piece is an NFT

How Blockchain Technology and NFTs Will Transform Industries

Over the last year, the concept of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has captured the attention of those in the world of art, finance, and pop culture. In this piece, we take a look at how the same technology will transform consulting. We will discuss what NFTs actually are, the plethora of industries that may soon utilize or benefit from them, and why it matters as consultants.

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Government and Gaming Synergies

How Gaming Design Can Inform Public Perception of Government Agencies’ Mission and Objectives

The Gaming Industry has grown dynamically over the past few decades, and elements of game design found on multiple platforms can be an effective and cost-efficient method to deliver informative content to greater and more diverse audiences. Applying elements of game design to public agencies and government institutions offers a 21st century opportunity to connect with citizens, increase understanding, and build public trust in new and exciting ways.

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Hybrid Work Is Here To Stay

Evaluating Its Offerings

In the wake of Covid-19, teams across the world began exploring hybrid options that balanced the flexibility and safety of working from home with the in-person connection that many sought. The repercussions of hybrid work were all-encompassing, affecting companies’ financial, operational, and cultural wellbeing. This piece intends to highlight the lasting effects of hybrid work, both positive and negative.

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Business, Baseball, and Overcoming the Defensive Shift

Businesses today face a myriad of obstacles (no matter their industry) and the challenges to growth are numerous. Since Major League Baseball recently completed its 2021 season and the Atlanta Braves were crowned World Series Champions, the offseason is the perfect time to reflect on how the “Great American Pastime” offers us lessons for adapting and overcoming unusual challenges. (Photo: via Baltimore Sun)

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How Blockchain Can Transform the Grants Management Arena

The Covid-19 Pandemic environment demonstrates how critical the disbursement of stimulus in the form of government grants is to enabling the disenfranchised to have any chance of achieving their personal and financial aspirations. However, it also exposed deep-seated inefficiencies and challenges associated with grants management. McBride leverages experience to identify those endemic challenges and advocates for the adoption of blockchain technology within the grants management process to mitigate or entirely expunge those operational hurdles.

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