CTA gets social
The Chicago Transit Authority (IL) is finally entering the social space, with new Facebook and Twitter accounts expected to launch today. Original post
Communications
A Community of Practice Is More Than a Website
A community of practice (CoP) is, according to cognitive anthropologists Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger, a group of people who share an interest, a craft, and/or a profession. Over the last year or so, the term communities of practice has entered the social media buzzword lexicon along with virtual collaboration, engagement, platforms, and Enterprise 2.0.Read… Read more »
A new Harvard Kennedy School report is up: “From Government 2.0 to Society 2.0: Pathways to Engagement, Collaboration, and Transformation”
From the report, by Zachary Tumin with Archon Fung: “Today, the global recession — coupled with changes such as the retirement of the post-World War II generation, the emergence of millennials, new waves of interactive communications technology, and low-cost collaboration platforms — is sparking a next wave of citizen engagement, reform of government, and theRead… Read more »
When Companies Think They Are Too Smart for Customer Service…
Customer service is the smartest thing companies can do to build a product name and company reputation…until they think they are smarter than the rest of us. When companies think they are smarter than their customers it’s time to time customers to learn how not to play their game. That’s right, I said it. WeRead… Read more »
What questions do you have about open data, apps contests and sustainability?
*What questions do you have about open data, apps contests and sustainability?* Earlier this year, the Environmental Protection Agency launched a contest to build “green apps” using its data. After months of preparation, development, publicity and engagement, the contest produced 38 apps:http://appsfortheenvironment.challenge.gov/submissions Last week, the winners of the contest were announcedhttp://www.epa.gov/appsfortheenvironment/winners.html Tomorrow, I’ll be moderatingRead… Read more »
What does 7 Billion People Look Like?
By the end of 2011, it is projected that the Earth’s population will pass 7 billion! Have you ever wondered what that looks like? Esri has created maps to explore just this. These interactive maps answer each of the following questions: Where do People Live? How Rapidly is Population Growing? How Long are People Living?Read… Read more »
What is FedBizOpps and How Do I Utilize It
A largely known website for federal procurement opportunities is Federal Business Opportunities, it can be located at www.fedbizopps.gov. This site has government contract opportunities greater than $25,000. There are several ways to utilize this site and search for potential government contract work. Within the search engine of this website you may use anyone of theseRead… Read more »
The Cave Man Approach to Training: Basic Survival with a Smile
Imagine training others, not ony how to make the wheel, but how it could be used to make life easier. This trainer had a full-time job. He probably ate well, too, thanks to grateful people. I should probably explain the “Cave Man” thing. I wrote an inexpensive ebook called The Cave Man Guide to TrainingRead… Read more »
Does it Take Two to Tango?
Happy Friday everyone! They always say, three’s a crowd, but does it take two to tango? I think it’s safe to say, yes. Check back for next week’s GEICO Friday Fun Video! ———————————– GEICO was created in 1936 to provide auto insurance to federal government employees and their families. 75 years later, GEICO is oneRead… Read more »
Online Safety For Seniors
Tammy Gordon (Washington, DC) – According to a new AARP state survey, older Washingtonians are the fastest growing age group on the popular social networking site. But while connecting with family and grandkids, and reaching out to old friends are at the top of their online agenda, the report also revealed seniors are worried aboutRead… Read more »