BBB’s top scam list
The Better Business Bureau in Western Washington released its list of the most frequently reported scams in 2010. Original post
Miscellaneous
New Capture and Proposal Training Schedule
If you are looking to expand your professional knowledge, you may be interested in our training schedule for the next three months that includes some of our most popular classes on capture and proposal management, and also brand new programs: Cost Strategy for Proposal Managers, How to Develop and Coach Winning Oral Proposals, How toRead… Read more »
Daily Dose: Are Appointees in Your Agency Going Bye-Bye?
It looks like they’re playing musical chairs at the White House. Al Kamen at the Washington Post reports on all the staff changes on President Obama’s team: The Obama staff shuffle kicks into high gear A quick excerpt: Busy days ahead for movers in President Obama‘s West Wing. Wednesday is move-in day for the newRead… Read more »
1º Congress social e-Government
First conference address and social governance in Spanish, will be held in April 2011. The virtual conference is underway in http://www.gobiernoelectronicoysocial.org/ hope will be of interest for everyone!
Remembering the Alliance for Digital Equality Newark, NJ Event
Recently, as my firm engaged in some social and mobile campaigns targeting urban consumers (highly successful due to the large adoption rates for advanced mobile devices), I began to wonder if “access to broadband” was still a needed conversation. Between smart phones, iPads, public wifi (starbucks and others commonly offering it free), and personal mobileRead… Read more »
A Socratic Method Learning Experience
by Peter Berking (ADL) Peter has an M.A. in Education from UC Berkeley and has led Instructional Design efforts for over 15 years. Peter has designed and developed a wide range of training products ranging from technology-driven courseware and human performance design systems to instructor-led courses. He teaches classes in computer graphics at Northern VirginiaRead… Read more »
Ask the GovExpert: Can I Get a Side of Value With That?
This week’s interview comes from Marcheta E. Gillespie, CPPO,CPPB,C.P.M.,CPM. As if all of those certifications weren’t enough, Marcheta is the Deputy Director for the City of Tucson’s Department of Procurement. With over 18 years of experience in public procurement, Marcheta is a passionate advocate for her profession. Her areas of expertise include public procurement management,Read… Read more »
e-GOTV. Is it Real? Digital Strategies for e-Political Campaigning
Is e-GOTV a reality? What politicians, municipalities, or government agencies are doing it best? Last year, Ingrid Koehler wrote about Paden Noble’s work for Newark, New Jersey Central Ward Councilman, Darrin Sharif, in her piece “Social beats cash: a local campaign case study”. We appreciate that she credits us with the first use of Foursquare,Read… Read more »
When Cars Go Boom
Photo from ARLnow.com A car exploded outside my apartment complex this morning. I don’t live in a war-torn country; I live in one of the preppiest cities in America: Arlington, VA, home of Arlington Rap. Fortunately, no one was hurt and only the car was destroyed. The trunk looks like, well, there is no moreRead… Read more »
Limits of Unconferences for Gov 2.0: What Next?
crossposted from adrielhampton.com Gov 2.0, in my advocacy, is use of emerging technologies to promote a more transparent, efficient and collaborative government. Gov 2.0, in its co-creations by citizens, bureaucrats and entrepreneurs, represents a dramatic remaking of traditional governance power structures through information sharing, low-cost and open source tools, and increased participation. As a massRead… Read more »