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A question of structure — originally posted in conflict of voices

I recently rejuvenated a blog I had started 2 years ago. This is my first post at the new location conflictofvoices.blogspot.com. After more than a year of research and observation I still haven’t found the definitive answer on the most effective way to use social media. I’ve read the expert’s books, listened to lectures andRead… Read more »

Most Lucrative Miami Government Jobs

If you’re looking for Miami government jobs, or government positions anywhere throughout the country, it’s important to know where to begin. Although the Miami area has lost some of its government workers throughout the economic recession, there are still plenty of career options if you want to work for local or federal government agencies. TheRead… Read more »

Congressman Honda weighs in on Social Media and Government 2.0

I had the pleasure of asking questions of Congressman Mike Honda, via his Legislative Correspondent/Online Communications Coordinator, Ahmed R. Bhadelia. While a more direct communication is always preferable I appreciate the Congressman, and his Staff, taking time out of a very busy schedule to respond. Q. What are your views on the open government directiveRead… Read more »

Stop changing the way people work!

It has occurred to me more and more recently that trying to get people to change the way they work is a pointless exercise and pretty hard work really especially if what you are suggesting challenges what they stand for and the very role they have become experts in over a number of years. InRead… Read more »

Project of the Week: The New Face of EPA

A special thanks to Jeffrey Levy, Director of Web Communications for Office of Public Affairs at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for participating in this weeks GovLoop Project of the Week. 1. What prompted this redesign? We constantly assess our home page, so this is the next cycle. Our last home page redesign was 18 monthsRead… Read more »

Service leaders in the community, nation, and world help answer the question “Why do you serve?”

Original post at http://www.andrewdwelch.com/2010/03/service-leaders-in-community-nation-and.html. Six weeks ago I started a regular Monday segment at www.andrewdwelch.com that features personal thoughts and reflections on service, written (usually) by those who serve. I get a number of questions about the segment, so decided that I would discuss the idea a bit and recap the stories told since weRead… Read more »

US Gov’t Pro Social Media, Law Enforcement Asleep At The Wheel!

The US Department of State has jumped into Facebook amid a growing number of federal agencies that are doing the same. Other federal agencies involved in social media are the National Security Agency, US Army, US Navy, US Coast Guard, The White House, and many others. The federal government is clearly becoming a leader inRead… Read more »