“If you’re not failing every now and then, it’s a sign you’re not doing anything very innovative” – Woody Allen We had an awesome live video chat with Guy Kawasaki today about “How Government Can Be Enchanting?” Well, I’d better preface that to say we had awesome content …but had technical difficulties with getting videoRead… Read more »
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Where Is Waldo?
George Washington University professor Kathy Newcomer likened the Obama Administration’s performance agenda to a game of “Where is Waldo?” at a Brookings Institution forum last week on improving government performance. She says “you have to look carefully” to find it. She said there was no orchestrated campaign with a band leading the way. Newcomer’s insightRead… Read more »
Government Websites Yak, Yak, Yak
I just finished judging the web entries for the 2011 Clearmark Plain Language Awards. Much better entries this year. Some real models for government agencies to use as they implement the Plain Writing Act. One of the benefits of the Clearmark Awards – in addition to the chance for some great recognition – is thatRead… Read more »
Geeking Out With Gavin: Staying Connected Despite Being Down Under
In a few previous posts, I’ve shared some insights from “the kid next door”…who’s not really a kid, but a super bright young man at Wake Forest who’s now spending the semester down under. Check out his latest tips for being connected from anywhere. *************************************************************************************** Hey everyone, from the other side of the world! I’mRead… Read more »
Delivering Public Works Content Through Video
Over the last few years, there have been an increasing number of public works departments, vendors, and organizations taking advantage of video sharing sites. This has been made possible by newer video cameras that now fit into a pocket and websites like YouTube. These new tools and technologies allow anyone to easily capture videos andRead… Read more »
On GameTech 2011
I was absolutely pleased, humbled, honored, psyched… to be asked to team up with Alicia and Kris on the Social Gaming panel discussion on Tuesday afternoon. I love panel discussions that turn into brain dumps, and we share a very close rapport. I hope that experience resonated with the audience (physically and virtually in attendance).Read… Read more »
GovInsights with Professor Beryl Radin: What Are the 4 Biggest Challenges in Government Right Now?
This interview is part of a series on GovLoop called “GovInsights” where we are interviewing and highlighting the thoughts and perspectives of professors at colleges and universities who are researching and writing about government issues. This time we talked with, Professor Beryl Radin- Scholar in Residence for the Department of Public Administration and Policy atRead… Read more »
Links re: political law for Monday, March 28, 2011
REVOLVING DOOR REMINDER. “Ethics experts suggest former Senate aide Doug Hampton’s indictment last week over allegations that he violated Congressional ‘revolving door’ rules will serve as a stark reminder on Capitol Hill and K Street that lobbying rules carry real penalties.” Roll Call. CUPCAKES AND LOBBYING. The Times reports. “In this covetous town, the delicaciesRead… Read more »
My experience of the #26March protests
This is a tough post to write and even tougher to write succinctly. Capturing such a fluid and changing day of two halves in something as structured as a blog post is a little challenging, but I feel obliged to give it a go. It also goes without saying (and covered by many elsewhere) thatRead… Read more »
Pick up the phone
Pick up the phone I recently gave away my old futon mattress on Craigslist (thanks, Craig!). Why does this have to do with job searching? I posted the listing in the “free stuff” section. As anyone knows who has ever posted anything in that section, you are immediately inundated with random emails and calls fromRead… Read more »