REPORTED BY OPEN GOVERNMENT TV For those who may not have had the opportunity to attend this year’s FOSE conference here in Washington DC, and hear the new GSA Administrator Martha Johnson speak yesterday, you simply need to read this summary below to know that Administrator Johnson will indeed be an “engine of power behindRead… Read more »
One of the most daunting challenges in Open Government will be in tackling cultural resistance. Culture is hard to define and see, and yet it’s effects can be profound and often frustrating. In January, I introduced the topic of culture and its many dimensions, citing insights of several Organizational Development (“OD”) thought leaders to helpRead… Read more »
Global Pulse 2010: An Online Collaboration Event on March 29 – 31 USAID is partnering with the Departments of State, Education, Commerce, and Health and Human Services to host Global Pulse 2010 from March 29 – 31. Global Pulse 2010 (http://www.globalpulse2010.gov) is an online collaboration event, which will bring together engaged participants and organizations throughoutRead… Read more »
The President’s December 8, 2009 Memorandum on Open Government requires a new approach for many federal government organizations. It will impact the people, processes and technology of government offices. It will impact the work habits and behaviors of government employees. For Open Government plans to be successfully implemented, cultural issues will also need to beRead… Read more »
Citiies on social media with over 500+ -fans on facebook – 16% -followers on twitter – 9% Local gov is often late to game City of Reno-Around the Arch blog -Wordpress blog – one click install-iframe site in their blog -28,000 views on YouTube channels Get a government YouTube channel – [email protected] -get additional branding-canRead… Read more »
Talking with TSA’s Blogger Bob about Twitter, social media, and Oxford, Ohio.
Interview with Prepared in Plano‘s Hal G talking about how they use social media to outreach on emergency management issues in the City of Plano.
TSA Blogger Bob on @tsablogteam’s Twitter Presence Why Engage? -Engage the Public -Debunk Myths and False Allegations -Explain the Why of Policies and Procedures -Humanize Workforce -Defend the Agency -Announce New Initiatives Twitter – Like throwing a stone in a pond Twitter Tips -Refrain from tooting thine own horn -Be responsive -Establish a relationship withRead… Read more »
FY10 City Manager Established Strategic Project to figure out if we could do it and how to do it -Evaluate Policy Needs First-Establish Social Media as an Additional Official Commnication Tool Leadership wanted to know-What other local gov agencies currently using? Primarily interested in what other state of TX doing? -What info being communicated? -Policy/guidelinesRead… Read more »
Tips/Tricks from NASA on Social Media: Want to host a tweetup? Center around event/conference Set up registration website Plan activities – things to see/touch, brief presentations, people to meet Interact with tweeters Be techno-ready electricity, wi-fi, cell access Share the tweetup experience Took a long time to get Internet access to Spacestation -lots of worriesRead… Read more »