How was RACO?
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.
Tech
New Social Media Policy Makes Alliance’s Home Page
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/.
Web 2.0 as a Means to $AVE
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 »
Have a question for June 4th panel on Gov 2.0 and the web at the National Press Club?
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 »
Transparency and Open Government Newsletter
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 »
GovLoop Member of Week – Steve Lunceford of GovTwit and Deloitte
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 »
Yes, We’ll Make Mistakes
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 »
Intriguing quotes from “Building the Virtual State” by Jane Fountain
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 »
Mobile Workforce Ideas
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!
Privacy & Personal Branding: think like an engineer
Since my middle son has been in engineering school (he graduated this month from UVA), I regularly pick his brain about engineering things. Stuff I know I need to pay attention to but am too lazy to go learn on my own, like online privacy. What are the creators of technology being taught about personalRead… Read more »