So just got an opportunity to tell “The GovLoop Story” to Israel government officials who are looking how to use social media and social networking in their own country. Actually, Israel has created its own community based on the GovLoop concept and I felt honored by saying GovLoop was an inspiration. After my talk, IRead… Read more »
I haven’t had a chance to read this document yet, but wanted to share it with you. Looks like it was published November 2009, but I just saw it float across the #Gov20 hashtag. If you review it, I’m sure GovLoop’ers would be eager to get your thoughts. Sweden eGovernment of Tomorrow Favorite
Does Having a Kid Make You More Efficient? I firmly believe that constraints are good. I hate having a million choices. If you give me unlimited freedome, I get baffled. Unlimited time – I’ll procrastinate. A number of people have told me that having a child has made them a much better, efficient employee. ChildrenRead… Read more »
My government 2.0 worlds just collided this morning. I participated in the Transportation Research Board’s Annual Meeting yesterday and am now at the Open Government Directive Workshop Series. One of the presenters at the OGD event was Adam Schlicht of DOT, who highlighted DOT’s Second Life island called “Transportation Nation.” I found one of hisRead… Read more »
GovLoop and Code for America are pleased to announce the winner of the CityCamp Challenge! And the Top 4 vote-getters are: * City Sourced (1,146 votes) – Muni Rep – Being finalized * SeeClickFix (1,061 votes) – Muni Rep – Rob Smuts, New Haven, Connecticut * GraffitiTracker (359 votes) – Muni Rep – John Ewing,Read… Read more »
Putting Stickers on Your Computers So I just created GovLoop stickers for your laptop. I’ve noticed it’s really common elsewhere but I haven’t seen it in government. And honestly it’s probably not allowed. Most government-issued or corporate-issued is treated like their property and you have no control. Everything is locked down and no personalization isRead… Read more »
Over the holidays, we created a series of videos designed to offer an overview of GovLoop and help members to get the most out of their community experience. Consider it a belated Christmas gift or an early Valentine. BIG thanks to Joseph Porcelli (fellow GovLoop’er and Neighbors for Neighbors rockstar), who led the production process.Read… Read more »
Posted for my good friends over at The Public Manager: The Obama Management Agenda: What Is Happening, Why, and So What? It’s been one year since a healthy majority of American voters elected Barack Obama to change America. Our nation is barraged by new challenges and international crises, and facts crushing deficits and rising nationalRead… Read more »
Remember That Feeling Remember that feeling in school when you were done with the semester. Or done with a big paper. You know…just relieved. Relaxed. Lots of calm. And huge celebration of it. I think we should reenact that feeling at work. We need to celebrate our successes even more. And cut loose. Favorite
I’ve had a few different work outfits. As a caddie at a golf club, I had to wear a specific white polo every Saturday and Sunday. When I started in government, I worked for three different agencies with varying dress codes. One was khakis and polos and the other was pretty much everything goes includingRead… Read more »