Month: November 2009

Bookmarks for November 9th through November 16th

Awesomeness off of the internet for November 9th to November 16th: Digital engagement governance – a dichotomy between hyperlocal or partnership managed by Michele Ide-Smith – "My perception is that developing and maintaining a successful hyperlocal online resource will require commitment, coordination (of volunteers), skills (e.g. researching, investigating, writing, communicating, technology), time and local knowledge. Tenacity and … Keep reading

Works starts on skills framework for web professionals

Vicky, from Boilerhouse and Socitm, pops by to tell us about the latest developments with the public sector web professionals network. On 27 November, Socitm will be holding a workshop as the first stage in a project to define a professional skills framework for people who work on public sector websites. This is part of … Keep reading

Learning Pool Breakfast events

Learning Pool‘s breakfast meetings are great opportunities for local authorities to get together over a croissant and a cup of tea and hear some great stories about how real change can be achieved in councils with the right blend of technology and people-focused stuff. Two such events are currently scheduled: firstly in at Brighton and … Keep reading

Bookmarks for November 5th through November 8th

Awesomeness off of the internet for November 5th to November 8th: data.govt.nz – "Today, the Department of Internal Afairs launched data.govt.nz, a beta site where government agencies can register their non-personal data sets for use by members of the public and organizations." Prefinery: Beta Management Software – "Take the headache out of private beta testing … Keep reading

Leaving the Asylum

I read this post with some sadness, as John is giving his blog a break. He writes book reviews, great pieces about proper books. He says it’s going to be temporary, I hope it will be. John’s blog is an example of why handing the process of publishing into the hands of everyone is a … Keep reading

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