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‘Even if you’re on the right track you’ll get run over if you just sit there.’ Will Rogers Here we are collaborating like mid-day mad-dogs and, as Katrina and the Waves said, ‘Don’t it Feel Good’. Pardon the buzzwords but, I think collaboration can become one of our core competencies. As we learn lessons andRead… Read more »
Social Networks: The New Web Portals
Are social networks becoming the new gateways to the Web? According to this Business Week article they are. I agree.
Why should we build business services to support community networks in advance of disasters?
Every year hurricanes, floods, fires, ice storms and other natural disasters visit the United States. We know that they are going to happen. With planning, we can use networks to lessen their impact, improve safe response, and put those affected back into normal routines quickly. When disasters do happen we know that they will disruptRead… Read more »
Human Capital Management Techniques to Enforce Use of Social Media
Ok, so in support of my masters thesis, I’m hoping some of you can give me some ideas. The Intel Community actually is using great social media tools right now, including Intellipedia and blogs, but also a new Facebook equivalent called A-Space. The IC has touted these tools openly in the press as their wayRead… Read more »
Top 10 Reasons You Should Want to be Secretary of the Department of Commerce
In light of recent developments some suggestions on finding the elusive DOC Secretary. Top 10 Reasons You Should Want to be Secretary of the Department of Commerce 10. Yanno that phone number that you call to get the time…yep you’re in charge of it. 9. You get to be in charge of the National InstituteRead… Read more »
Congressman’s twittering while traveling in war zone lands him in hot water
Congressman’s twittering while traveling in war zone lands him in hot water This is an interesting read. I’m very interested in using and leveraging the web 2.0 applications into government websites. I think we are in sort of a wild west stage of development – depending upon where you are and what the attitudes inRead… Read more »
Metzenbaum spoke yesterday to the government-wide Performance Improvement Council
Shelley spoke yesterday to the government-wide Performance Improvement Council about her report and recommendations. The members, including OMB staff, were very receptive to her insights and many thought that they could begin acting on her ideas even before a Chief Performance Officer is appointed! Read the report here.
Register now for the MuniGov 2.0 conference in Second Life!
Registration is open for MuniGov 2.0’s first virtual conference -MuniGovCon’09! April 10, 2009, 9 AM – 1 PM, PST. Conference sessions, info and registration links are posted on the MuniGov 2.0 site. The conference is free and you can attend from your computer! Please register early through the link above because capacity is limited toRead… Read more »
The annual rites of Doom and Gloom
Every budget season for municipal (local) government has a certain element of “the sky is falling.” Last year by June, more than 45,000 jobs had been cut by state and local governments. The sky fell for some. This year, predictions are just as dire, the private sector economy is stumbling through huge layoffs not seenRead… Read more »