It’s the heart of the GovLoop philosophy that there are smarter people than the GovLoop team who have great ideas on how to make GovLoop awesome. That’s why we ask questions like “what do you want to see on govloop” and have groups like the GovLoop Community Leaders. As part of this push, I’ve beenRead… Read more »
New Employee Guide – Part 5 – Keep it Going Past Parts (Part 4 Part 3, Part 2, Part 1) Now that you’ve gotten started, you have to keep it going. You need to continue to evolve in order to grow – as the saying – Is your 10 years of experience really one yearRead… Read more »
A 2010 Census form sometime lists a city name that is not the one you expect to see for your street address. What really matters is the bar code above the mailing address. This locates your household, linking your census questionnaire to your precise location. This bar code on the form guarantees that you willRead… Read more »
Part 4 – The WorkPast Parts (Part 3, Part 2, Part 1) So if you gotten going for awhile and now it is essential to focus on the work you are doing. Here are a couple suggestions: 1 – Ask questions – As you are new, it is okay to ask a lot of questions.Read… Read more »
Global Pulse 2010: An Online Collaboration Event on March 29 – 31 USAID is partnering with the Departments of State, Education, Commerce, and Health and Human Services to host Global Pulse 2010 from March 29 – 31. Global Pulse 2010 (http://www.globalpulse2010.gov) is an online collaboration event, which will bring together engaged participants and organizations throughoutRead… Read more »
Over the past few weeks, we have been impressed with the increasing number of excellent, original blog posts on GovLoop. Collectively, the insight and expertise of the people gathered in this community is nothing short of extraordinary. A couple days ago, I read and commented on 4-5 posts that cover topics like leadership, collaboration, innovationRead… Read more »
Citiies on social media with over 500+ -fans on facebook – 16% -followers on twitter – 9% Local gov is often late to game City of Reno-Around the Arch blog -Wordpress blog – one click install-iframe site in their blog -28,000 views on YouTube channels Get a government YouTube channel – [email protected] -get additional branding-canRead… Read more »
Talking with TSA’s Blogger Bob about Twitter, social media, and Oxford, Ohio. Favorite
Interview with Prepared in Plano‘s Hal G talking about how they use social media to outreach on emergency management issues in the City of Plano. Favorite
TSA Blogger Bob on @tsablogteam’s Twitter Presence Why Engage? -Engage the Public -Debunk Myths and False Allegations -Explain the Why of Policies and Procedures -Humanize Workforce -Defend the Agency -Announce New Initiatives Twitter – Like throwing a stone in a pond Twitter Tips -Refrain from tooting thine own horn -Be responsive -Establish a relationship withRead… Read more »