This will be the first in an ongoing set of entries about Interactive Digital Engagement Governance. Contact me or Navigation Arts in McLean, VA for more information, or for ideas regarding planning and implementing such a methodology at your organization. The concept of governance isn’t new at all to organizations building websites, whether inside (asRead… Read more »
Sorry for the cross post – I have this piece today on the opinion page of the Toronto Star. They’ve actually done a nice graphic for it so do encourage you to check it out. End the silence on aid For the past two weeks, Canadians have slowly watched the minister of international development, BevRead… Read more »
This article was originally published on Tri Tuns Blog. OBSERVATION Congratulations! You’ve just implemented your new IT system. As end-users use the system, they will discover new and creative ways to use the technology. To optimize their efficient methods throughout the end-user community at your organization, you need a mechanism to identify emergent best practicesRead… Read more »
The Regional Transportation District (CO) is testing ties made from recycled plastic on its West Corridor light-rail line between Denver and Golden. Original post
San Francisco Muni (CA) defended its service after a report from the California Public Utilities Commission alleged a series of safety violations. Original post
Robin Eckermann talked on “The SMART GRID – The looming energy revolution” last night at the Australian Computer Society Canberra Branch Forum. He pointed out that electricity meters are the interface between the electricity grid and the customer. The meters are the most expensive component to replace to provide a smart grid, simply because thereRead… Read more »
Rio de Janeiro plans to open a six-station gondola line this month,which will run above a series of densely settled hillside neighborhoods. Original post
In principle, the amount of energy (time, money, etc.) invested in a group decision should be in proportion to the amount of impact it’s likely to have. The magnitude of the impact is a combination of how many people are affected, how deeply, and for how long into the future. Consensus decisions are best suitedRead… Read more »
Tweet The Road Less Travelled in Worth It! With my wife, I am constantly trying to raise two daughters to be prepared for life in a sometimes turbulent world. The daily conversations are primarily mundane (Spongebob or Disney), but from time to time, more often lately, the topics turn to deeper philosophy and how toRead… Read more »
Want to see your short film included in a festival like DC Shorts, DCIFF or Rosebud? Then check out my article for the Pink Line Project on how to get your movie in local festivals. It could even lead to the Oscars! God of Love won the 2011 Academy Award for Best Live-Action Short. ButRead… Read more »