Gov 2.0 advocates claim that their various projects in social networking and open government will, of course, lead to improved performance from government agencies and more satisfactory citizen engagement. But where is the proof? As Poister, Pitts, and Edwards (2010) conclude from their analysis of the last twenty years of strategic management in the publicRead… Read more »
Will Marshall of Marshall Strategic Marketing has been getting some spectacular results for his clients. We were talking about how that happens and I realized he is doing something I learned about 30 years ago, finding the Creative Solution. It’s difficult to positively define the creative solution. I get irritated when I am looking forRead… Read more »
Are you still on the fence about getting an iPad because you’re not sure how you can use it? Like most, you probably view it as just a big iPod Touch or iPhone. I felt the same way…until I bought mine. Armed with the right applications, an iPad can truly change the way you liveRead… Read more »
SUCCESS RULE NUMBER 2 – ENJOY WHAT YOU DO. Have you ever worked for a miserable person? Not fun is it? Usually this person is self centered and only concerned about themselves, and typically takes pleasure in bring those around them to their miserable level. Not you. Be excited about what you do. There isRead… Read more »
For years, many of us have worried there is too much content on government websites…that we’ve let the clutter overwhelm the content that our customers really want and use. Well, let me tell you what Sam Gallagher, my friend and former colleague at HUD, has accomplished because this is an honest-to-goodness hoorah success story inRead… Read more »
Keepin’ on keepin’ on: David Eaves: Which App for Climate Change Do You Like Best? Ben Parr: How To – Visualize All Your Foursquare Check-Ins Government 2.0 Action Plan – Victoria Nathaniel Whittemore: Clinton’s Crew – The Exciting Entrepreneurs Revolutionizing Government DOT Open Gov team earns Leading Practices award Laura McGann: Data-visualization due turns downRead… Read more »
The Victorian Public Sector, Australia has released its’ Gov 2.0 Action Plan. Having worked in both the Australian Public Service and State/Territory jurisdictions I’ve always been struck by the fact that State/Territory public sector jurisdictions are more action oriented. Not surprising given the fact that these jurisdictions are at the pointy end of service deliveryRead… Read more »
I’ve been writing and posting these for several weeks on Facebook and through my weekly e’zine. Although I’ve been on GovLoop for a while I haven’t been that active. I’d like to change that and thought this would be a way to have a positive influence with more individuals. I hope you find them valueRead… Read more »
We applaud Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ recent announcement of his proposed initiative to cut costs, as we also applaud the Office of Management and Budget’s move to halt IT modernization efforts that have consistently cost more and delivered less than promised. We see a paradigm shift in how government is working – instead of justRead… Read more »
The pace of change in our industry keeps my head spinning. While more complete reviews will come in the future I wanted to point out how a couple of our early innovators are working to impact how you execute your social business efforts. Their efforts could impact the course of business for the next decadeRead… Read more »