In the Discussions section of GovLoop, a member asks this question: “I am overqualified for the basic entry-level, no experience positions because of education and other skills like languages, programs etc., and underqualified for one step higher positions due to the lack of experience. . . . My questions is how to escape the neverRead… Read more »
Case studies showcasing examples of Gov 2.0 in action in Victorian Government available at http://bit.ly/b8mr2B. All of these examples put people at the centre, improving everyday life. We will be adding more examples over time. Let us know about similar initiatives in other jurisdictions as we are keen to learn from others. In the meantime,Read… Read more »
The House passed a bill in June to revamp the 1993 Government Performance and Results Act. In late September, the Senate took steps to update it as well. Since these bills support the Administration’s efforts, there is a good likelihood that a GPRA refresh will pass. Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) summarized the need for aRead… Read more »
“Start your engines.” The phrase is on internal repeat this week as I dive headfirst into the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) application. While I’m not a huge NASCAR fan, the phrase seems appropriate, as it is certainly a long competition with the best of the best of graduate and professional level students who share theRead… Read more »
Research 1. How does your state match up digitally? (09/28/2010) – 2010 Digital States survey evaluated states in eight categories, such as leadership and innovation; citizen engagement and open government; and administration and human resource management. Top Digital States: Michigan, Utah, Pennsylvania and Virginia. http://www.govtech.com/enterprise-technology/50-State-Report.html 2. Friends, Followers and Feeds (09/2010) – New study byRead… Read more »
During coaching, certain preconceived notions emerge around the issues that keep people from becoming all they can be. An idea that usually comes up early in the coaching process is the long-held belief that work is something you do to earn money while doing what you are good at and what you enjoy is reservedRead… Read more »
This post originally appeared on my external blog, “Social Media Strategery.” While writing my last post, I got to thinking about all of the conversations I’ve had with the talented, ambitious, entrepreneurial colleagues I’ve gotten to know over the last few years. Most of these individuals serve, in some fashion, as social media evangelists –Read… Read more »
In Gov 2.0 circles I often hear that organizational culture needs to change. If you think about that you will realize that people need to change. If you think about that you will realize that you have to change. Last year I heard the story of a public servant leader who discovered that sometimes byRead… Read more »
Here’s the article: Social Media in the Public Sector Posted By John O’Leary | October 4, 2010 A recent study from the National Association of State CIO’s (NASCIO) found an increasing shift toward the use of social media such as Twitter, YouTube, and the like, as a way to better reach constituents. According to theRead… Read more »
I hope you take a moment to check out what’s going on the month of October. Plenty of things that require your awareness as a member of this planet. I’ve gone ahead and made it easy for you, and have listed events which impact you, your environment, and the world we live in – nowRead… Read more »