As a former DoDIIS CTO, one of my favorite things at the yearly DoDIIS Worldwide Conference is the expo floor. Visiting the many vendors and government displays there is a great way to get a snapshot of available technology. Firms that show technology at DoDIIS bring capabilities that are ready to go now. And, forRead… Read more »
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New Guide from NAPA: Tools for Online Idea Generation
The Collaboration Project, an initiative by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), just released a new resource: Tools for Online Idea Generation: A Comparison of Technology Platforms for Public Managers The document is a follow-up to their previous introduction to online group brainstorming, which I thought was a nicely done primer for anyone justRead… Read more »
Future of local gov IT strategy
Gotta love blogging local government types. Great post here from Warwickshire County Council’s Jim Morton about their developing IT strategy. My favourite bit: 1. Embrace the practice of using ICT as a Utility: It is now possible to consume software, development platforms and infrastructure from the cloud which can potentially lead to many benefits. WeRead… Read more »
Eight Reasons Why Your Collaboration System Is Failing
The recent media frenzy over the latest social media offerings introduced at SXSW last week demonstrates that collaboration is one of the app themes for 2011. This isn’t the first time collaboration software has been the “next big thing’” I remember back in the early 90’s when computer-supported work applications were all the rage (rememberRead… Read more »
Open Data Around the World – Thoughts From France
I’m excited to be in Paris today where I randomly ran into an awesome Open Data conference hosted by Microsoft. Couple people reached out and said I should attend so here I am. I’ll continue to update as it evolves Here’s my live notes: -Open data is going through a revolution. As important as theRead… Read more »
Bridging the Divide: Government Efforts to Connect with Citizens
Citizens have grown accustomed to superior levels of service through their private sector interactions requiring access to information and the ability to engage anytime, anywhere. Fortunately, these expectations have not gone unnoticed by the federal government. Federal managers recognize they are under increased scrutiny from citizens and know that it’s necessary to keep the publicRead… Read more »
Informational Webinar – Beyond SSPPs: GRI Sustainability Reporting for Federal Agencies
Join in and learn about Sustainability Reporting for federal agencies and how the GRI format can help! Our IC has a sustainability report and our agency, DHHS is currently working on their first report based on the Sustainability Strategic Performance Plan (SSPP) from 2010. Having our own report allows us to set metrics and goalsRead… Read more »
1 week: 7 days – a lifetime in local government
Maybe those are the best kind? I am struggling to find the space to fit the words in. Or rather, the space to let the words out into. So we shall have a go here and see what comes. Local government is a strange place, I’ve decided. Nothing happens at all for months. Or atRead… Read more »
Three Reasons Why the Social Media Guidelines for UAE Government are Vital
Few days ago, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) eGovernment has officially released a set of guidelines documents; one of them was Guidelines for Social Media Usage in UAE Government Entities. The document offers a set of guidelines for the government entities in UAE to manage their presence on social media websites and take actions onRead… Read more »
Building a Culture of Measurement
John Lovett writes: “…most organizations are not adequately equipped to leverage the measurement technologies at their disposal for conducting data analysis and using data to drive change within their organizations. Most often, individuals struggle to deliver insights using flawed processes or via short-sighted strategies. Data remains locked within departmental silos and never gains the chanceRead… Read more »