There’s been a lot posted on social media and different news outlets regarding this government shutdown. One of the really interesting articles I came across was one that talked about Australia and what happened in the event of their own government shutdown. When their legislative body wasn’t able to pass a budget they put allRead… Read more »
I read that Jeff Bezos of Amazon makes champions of new projects start by writing an imaginary press release about the benefits of the new project. That’s nice. Then after a while, I understood. This is different from typical development, where you build something and then try to figure out the benefits. By starting withRead… Read more »
If you haven’t heard of the Citizens’ Initiative Review before, you should have! We’ve featured it at two of our conferences, and spent a day introducing NCDDers to Healthy Democracy Oregon’s work back in August 2010. Healthy Democracy just won TWO of the core values awards presented at the IAP2 conference in Salt Lake, soRead… Read more »
Gadi Ben-Yehuda Government Information Week reports that “Feds Warm Up To LinkedIn.” Related: Here is a history of the New York Times‘ understanding of Twitter, basically in tweets. And that you’ve linked in, what will you do during lunch? Fast Company has some ideas. Forbes writes about “Ideation Nation, an engagement rally cosponsored by MindMixerRead… Read more »
Dacha Beer Garden. Taken with an iPhone 5 and edited in Flickr. Outdoor drinking in Shaw used to mean sitting on a curb with a 40. Now it’s Dacha Beer Garden, a lovely open-air spot on the corner of 7th and Q NW. Dacha features some great Oktoberfest beers, as well as the opportunity toRead… Read more »
ERP is Enterprise Resource Planning, which brings different work areas of your business at a common platform. At some point of a business does require such system that helps in documenting and collaborating your entire business. But how does one decide to go for which Software? With the options available in market from best ofRead… Read more »
Last week ABC 7:30 Canberra featured a report on social media use by public servants, highlighting grey areas and concerns. The report can be viewed online and is well worth watching for everyone in a public sector role across Australia: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-27/public-servants—social-media/4986204 The piece didn’t include any comments from current ongoing public servants – understandably –Read… Read more »
Earlier this week I presented at RightClick in WA about the latest in global digital government. My main points were that government in Australia has largely been doing OK in the digital stakes, although talent is thinly spread and there is not a consistent level of expertise across agencies. For example, the fourth computer inRead… Read more »
Quote: “The same thinking that has led you to where you are is not going to lead you to where you want to go.” – Albert Einstein Quick, what comes to mind when you think of these people? Bill Gates Oprah Winfrey Warren Buffet There are all experts or authority figures in their chosen field.Read… Read more »
Attention New York area Feds! Come join us for theFederal Furlough 5K. Friday, October 4th at noon. Meet at the Alexander Hamilton Custom House in Bowling Green. No parking, take the 4/5 subway and exit at Bowling Green. Wear your red, white, and blue and lets show New York that Federal employees are regular people.Read… Read more »
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