I first wrote a blog post called “Make Time to Lead,” more than 5 years ago; and I’ve written several variations on that theme since then. It’s a lesson I learned first-hand, as I managed HUD’s web program and co-chaired the Federal Web Managers Council. It’s easy to get so inundated in process that youRead… Read more »
I find that since Google Plus launched a few weeks ago, I’ve been using ALL social media lot less. Twittering less, using Facebook less (I don’t use Facebook much anyway), even posting to this blog less. I find this happens whenever a new social media option comes into my life. When there are no newRead… Read more »
Here’s another of my short What is… guides – this time it’s about LinkedIn. Embedded below, and as usual, if you can’t see it, you can get the PDF from the Kind of Digital site. What is Linkedin? View more documents from Kind of Digital More soon! Possibly related posts: What is Twitter? Next liveRead… Read more »
We all remember a time not that long ago when PCs cost a small fortune and cell phones were worth their weight in gold. Obviously, times change. The electronics and computing industries developed increasingly-powerful and ever-cheaper products. The result? Lower prices and greater usage. How does this apply to solar panels? Since solar technology is,Read… Read more »
Work begins today on a new broadband network in Minnesota designed to connect anchor institutions like public offices, schools and libraries. The Greater Minnesota Broadband Collaborative Project is a $24 million broadband network that will provide greater access throughout the state. Enventis, a subsidiary of HickoryTech, will be managing the build out. The project willRead… Read more »
Our Friday 29 July Tech Lab program features EngagingPlans from UrbanInteractiveStudio (UIS). Join us to learn more about the EngagingPlans online tool and to hear tips about successful online engagement based on Chris Haller’s experience working with agencies and nonprofits. EngagingPlans is an online engagement solution tailored to practitioners’ needs, something that’s rare in today’sRead… Read more »
We’re glad to share this research report from Brad Fitch at the Congressional Management Foundation: “The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) today released the first study of congressional staff views of social media, and how it is being used by C Original post
I know, I know. You are probably tired of me droning on about this. But many people still have this question, and it’s important. And as I’ve said before, most people go about it totally wrong in my humble opinion. Let me explain. In my online training, I teach people to get clear on theirRead… Read more »
For this week’s Top 10 Twitter list we’re focusing on renewable energy. There is plenty of information sharing on Twitter about renewable energy, but these are the ten folks we think are leading the charge. @REWorld – The world’s #1 Renewable Energy News and Information Source @NWcleantech – NW Cleantech is a digital community connectingRead… Read more »
We are always looking at new ways to work with the best talent in our local area and now we want to sound you out on research local students are carring out on open data. At a time of severe resource and financial constraints, the joint MBA programme we have developed with Kent Business SchoolRead… Read more »