The $789 billion stimulus package dictates spending in specific areas to improve our highways, our electrical grid, and our healthcare system, just to name a few. Almost every aspect will involve an investment in technology. Join us on June 4th to explore how contract vehicles can be used to maximize opportunities. It’s a team effortRead… Read more »
I wanted to be there and got some tweets from you Robin. How was it? Do you have time to blog your thoughts? sheesh, I have rants galore that I need to move over here.
Recently Roanoke County approved (and released to the general public) it’s very own Social Media Policy (posted at MuniGov2.0). The policy has just been featured on the Alliance for Innovation’s home page at http://www.transformgov.org/.
I just read an article on a new study from Watson Wyatt Worldwide which indicates that employers are looking to get the most out of their HR technology — shocking considering this economy, eh? So what did the survey say about utilizing social networking to communicate internally and making the investment now with the gaolRead… Read more »
Hi folks – I’m moderating a great panel this Thursday AM at the National Press Club: http://forumone.com/content/calendar/detail/3188 Speakers include: – Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist will provide opening remarks. – Darren Krape, State Department: Public Diplomacy 2.0 – Daniel Luxenberg and Sanjay Koyani, FDA: Gov 2.0 and Peanut Product Recall – Marcus Peacock, formerly EPA:Read… Read more »
President Obama’s January 21 open government memorandum calls for transparency, participation and collaboration in government. These three concepts have been underlying American democracy since the start, but never have they been so central to a presidential vision. With advanced technologies and creative use of the Internet, a commitment to open government will go a longRead… Read more »
Steve Lunceford is one of the many great people I’ve met through GovLoop. Originally we met online through GovLoop but have been able to meet up in person a few times and even co-host a sweet podcast called Gov 2.0 Radio. I thought I’d use this chance to pick his brain….so here we go. SoRead… Read more »
When it comes to using social media, there’s no question we’ll make mistakes, and there are plenty of people ready to point them all out in glorious detail. But if we never try anything new for fear of being criticized, we’ll also never learn, and I think the public understands that. I’ve seen plenty ofRead… Read more »
This book is nine years old, but still quite relevant in my opinion. I’d like to know who else has read it and what they think–and what similar books you recommend. I put some interesting passages below. I also cite this book a couple times in the list of questions I shared a couple timesRead… Read more »
I am the Director of Human Resources for Ascension Parish in Louisiana. I am searching for ideas, practices or applications of Mobile Workforce strategies. Especially energy efficiency models, reduced carbon footprint, etc. using technology. Any help or direction anyone has to offer would be greatly appreciated!