The National Association of Government Webmasters (NAGW) is now accepting speaking proposals for the 2011 NAGW National Conference September 14-16 in Cincinnati, Ohio. NAGW is seeking presenters to share knowledge and ideas as well as present new technologies and trends, so that attendees return to their offices with fresh ideas and valuable contacts. The deadlineRead… Read more »
Is e-GOTV a reality? What politicians, municipalities, or government agencies are doing it best? Last year, Ingrid Koehler wrote about Paden Noble’s work for Newark, New Jersey Central Ward Councilman, Darrin Sharif, in her piece “Social beats cash: a local campaign case study”. We appreciate that she credits us with the first use of Foursquare,Read… Read more »
Learning Pool is delighted to be running a unique free event in association with the Scottish Improvement Service for those working in public services in Scotland who want to get the most from the social web. This highly interactive session, facilitated by yours truly and my partner in crime Breda Doherty, will provide delegates withRead… Read more »
My friend and colleague Leanne Nurse of the EPA forwarded this interesting article from the Washington Post to me this afternoon… For those who don’t know, Giffords had been an honorary co-chair of Third Way, which supports civil political discourse. Tucson tragedy ‘a real opportunity’ for nonpartisan groups No Labels, Third Way By Krissah ThompsonRead… Read more »
Photo from ARLnow.com A car exploded outside my apartment complex this morning. I don’t live in a war-torn country; I live in one of the preppiest cities in America: Arlington, VA, home of Arlington Rap. Fortunately, no one was hurt and only the car was destroyed. The trunk looks like, well, there is no moreRead… Read more »
Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields have become increasingly central to U.S. economic competitiveness and growth. Long-term strategies to maintain and increase living standards and promote opportunity will require coordinated efforts among public, private, and not-for-profit entities to promote innovation and to prepare an adequate supply of qualified workers for employment in STEM fields. OurRead… Read more »
Green Government Podcast: Episode 14 Interview with Daniel Fiorino, Director of the Center for Environmental Policy at American University In our first podcast of 2011 we talk to Daniel Fiorino, the director of the Center for Environmental Policy at American University. Daniel’s teaching, research, and writing focus on environmental policy and politics, the executive branch,Read… Read more »
LinkedIn is a great tool for networking, promoting your services, finding a job and managing remote projects. Here are 14 ways you can use it to advance your career: Position yourself as an expert. Tie your blog posts and Twitter feeds into your profile. Display your industry awareness. Frequently change your status update to includeRead… Read more »
According to Analysts at Gartner, Inc. developing a cloud computing strategy is the 2011 priority for many IT executives. If cloud computing is not on your radar this year consider this. There are a number of ways that cloud computing creates business value. It provides access to new markets and promotes business model innovations, asRead… Read more »
crossposted from adrielhampton.com Gov 2.0, in my advocacy, is use of emerging technologies to promote a more transparent, efficient and collaborative government. Gov 2.0, in its co-creations by citizens, bureaucrats and entrepreneurs, represents a dramatic remaking of traditional governance power structures through information sharing, low-cost and open source tools, and increased participation. As a massRead… Read more »