Does having a college degree make you more likely to vote or participate in civic engagement? According to a recent study, “How Civic Knowledge Trumps a College Degree in Promoting Active Civic Engagement”, it does not! The report’s findings suggest that beyond voting, college graduates don’t become more civically or politically active than anybody else.Read… Read more »
Research Federal Cloud Computing Strategy (02/08/2011) – Designed as a guide to help agencies move to a cloud computing environment. Strategy defines cloud computing, outlines the decision framework for cloud migration, cites case examples and resources, offers strategies on leveraging cloud computing, and identifies government roles and responsibilities for driving cloud adoption. http://ctovision.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Federal-Cloud-Computing-Strategy1.pdf Top MobileRead… Read more »
This week I led a “Bridging Generational Communication” workshop with a major DC Government utility. The groups of managers and employees (a mix of Boomers and Gen Xers) were asked to identify an area of breakdown in generational relations and then list some problem-solving recommendations. One team focused on how many of the “older” fieldRead… Read more »
Call for Proposals Virginia Tech Social Media for Planning Conference Sponsored by the Virginia Tech Urban Affairs and Planning Program www.uap.vt.edu Held simultaneously in two locations, Falls Church and Blacksburg, Virginia Friday, April 22, 2011 8am-5pm This program will be submitted for AICP CM credits Social media tools, communications, databases and other technologies are increasinglyRead… Read more »
by Aaron Silvers (ADL). Aaron Silvers has innovated the design and production of learning experiences with a variety of technologies for organizations large and small, in both the private and public sectors, for over 15 years. He led the development of a number of SCORM 2004 content examples. Aaron returned to ADL in 2010 asRead… Read more »
WHAT IS AN EARMARK? That’s the topic of this Hill report. “‘One of the questions that will be worked out over the next year is the question of “what is an earmark,”‘ said Matt Dempsey, Inhofe’s spokesman. ‘Sen. Inhofe has been strong in saying that as long as something is authorized and appropriated, it’s notRead… Read more »
Last year, I asked Govloop about the value proposition for open government data before the first International Open Government Data Conference. The discussion was so rich and helpful for informing my presentation that I’m back again to ask you, the community, for insight. Next week, the Red Cross will be hosting a discussion of emergencyRead… Read more »
Let’s assume you’ve done your homework. You know why you should invest in social media (e.g., engage with your customers). You have a good idea of what you’re hoping to gain (e.g., increased brand loyalty). And everyone on your senior management team agrees on how you will measure success (e.g., a larger network of influencersRead… Read more »
I’m someone who works with social tools for a living. My job is defined by the level of expertise I bring to using them and the way I can use them to connect with people in communities of expertise, mostly in a business context. In a grand failure (or, is it?) of work-life balance, myRead… Read more »
Last week, Andre Blackman reported on an initiative in Salt Lake City called “Clear the Air.” Truth be told, he beat me to the punch! I had interviewed Kate Lilja just a few weeks prior and couldn’t wait to post this Project of the Week…and Andre’s post affirmed the fact that this is an effortRead… Read more »