Whenever I explain why someone should use a wiki I usually come back to this graphic created by NASA: Wikis, according to NASA, are designed (or at least deployed) to help mitigate the problems associated with document coordination via email. Whenever I show people this image, they immediately identify with the problems associated with documentRead… Read more »
When we speak of collaboration we often talk about the benefits of serendipity or emerging leadership, but within the confines of the current public institution, complete with Ministerial accountability, perhaps we speak about it too much. My underlying worry is that proponents of collaboration do themselves a disservice by failing to engage in a debateRead… Read more »
In addition to the (Canadian version) of the Govloop Government Rockstar T-shirt that I put together last week. I wanted to design one for those of us who travel often – the Government Road Warriors. Ideally it would be really cool if you could put the year on the back and the cities you wereRead… Read more »
I’ve had a really interesting week last week. I spent time in Edmonton, Vancouver and Victoria. In Edmonton, I delivered social media training at the Affects Symposium hosted by the Alberta Federal Council. I ran three separate workshops on social media: (1) Putting the Social in Social Media; (2) Social Media 101 for Personal DevelopmentRead… Read more »
There is no way to speak about this without sounding completely self-absorbed so I apologize in advance, but during times of self-reflection one can’t help but speak about themselves a little bit. I have had the good fortune of speaking to public servants across the country, to share my story with them, to inspire themRead… Read more »
Hey All, I’ve been rocking my green Govloop t-shirt for a while now (especially during presentations) and casual Fridays around the office. It’s a great conversation piece, but I wanted one that was a little more Canadian. Nothing against our cousins to the south, but I wanted one that rung a little more “true north,Read… Read more »
Niccolo Machiavelli is probably most well known for The Prince, but I wonder what advice he might have for organizations in the era of social media. Maybe it would look something like this … People and Tactics Make sure you have the right people running your social media efforts; Give those people robust rules ofRead… Read more »
Scheming Virtuously: A Handbook for Public Servants is a tactical guide for any public servant looking to make an impact. It offers practical advice on how to be innovative in the public service while managing your relationships and reputation. Download the whitepaper. I have also traveled all over Canada delivering a live presentation of theRead… Read more »
Whenever I give advice to people about what to look for in a collaborative tool, I tell them to steer clear of anything that is based on a licensing model where the organization has to buy a license for every person in the organization, preferring instead to look at open source alternatives. If you combineRead… Read more »
Daniel Pink’s TED talk on motivation is a must-watch. Watch it yourself, then send the link to your boss. My Key Takeaways Contingent motivators often do not work in complex situations because they narrow our focus Solutions to complex problems are often on the periphery If we want to discover those solutions we need aRead… Read more »