As many organizations in business and government try to capture some of the magic created by network communication, they often and understandably formulate strategies beginning with “pilots.” “Pilots” are a paradox. When it comes to creating networks for customers, partners, and employees or citizens, designation of “pilot” status—by definition an experiment—can doom a project toRead… Read more »
NPR is reporting that Rep. Giffords and 6 others have died. Reports indicate a lone gunman, in custody, fired 15-20 shots at a campaign event. Way too early to know what happened, but it is a dark, sad day for us all. UPDATE: Reuters is reporting that Rep. Giffords is still alive and in surgeryRead… Read more »
My survey represents a chance to express your opinion of how social media tools serve our workplace. All participants can enter a drawing for a $100, $50 and multiple $10 Amazon gift cards!! You can provide the foundation for measurement of social networking concepts as they relate to individual perception of performance. But your responseRead… Read more »
Marvi Memon is a Member of Parliament in Pakistan and is a political leader with a fair amount of new media savvy. She wants Pakistan to make use of open government practices, as you can see from her proposal on parliamentary reforms. The key rule changes being proposed include: Making Parliamentary Proceedings available via videoRead… Read more »
New microchips and tablet computers gather government interest at the annual Consumer Electronics Show, Facebook amends its terms of service for state governments, the National Archives makes searching for historical documents even easier, and the Federal Communications Commission issues a call for Open Internet proponents to put their programming skills into action, all in thisRead… Read more »
I am a layman in all things ‘suicide’, ‘suicide prevention’, ‘mental health,’ and variations thereof. Nevertheless, during and since the early ‘Viet Nam’ years my duties in the McClellan AFB IG (Congressionals, USAF Complaints Program, IG employee (privacy confidant), 1st level supv and comparable ‘additional duties, helped me to pick up ideas on how toRead… Read more »
Bonnie Goddard, Recruiting Manager with LGS Innovations, shares tips on common mistakes she sees job seekers make on resumes. Bonnie also offers advice on preparing for a job fair.
Originally posted to the ChatterBachs blog: 63 people on GovLoop you should know I have selected 63 people on GovLoop you should know. All are engaged to some extent on GovLoop, the Social Network for Government. They are from both the public and private sectors, on the state, local, and federal levels. Most are inRead… Read more »
This is kind of cool: NBC works with New York City’s Parks Department to put capes over statues of heroes, such as Harriet Tubman, to promote its new show “The Cape.” There is a social media and location-based component to this as well. Summary here. And Giuseppe Verdi becomes The Caped Composer of West 72ndRead… Read more »
The new law revises agency strategic planning requirements under the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA) by changing when they are prepared to align with presidential terms of office, requires greater cross-agency alignment of goals and programs, and details the congressional consultation process in the development of the plans. Agency Strategic Plans. AccordingRead… Read more »