An online notebook
In the US, the National Academy of Public Administration Collaboration Project recently published an online dialogue guide for effective citizen engagement. It’s pretty interesting and given how much the coalition government seems to like asking people for ideas, what with Your Freedom and The Spending Challenge, it’s timely reading. Online Dialogue Brainstorm Guide View more … Keep reading
I find this stuff so that you don’t have to. Government Reservists 2 – an idea for the Big Society? | Podnosh – "We do need government to change itself and fast. Might government reservists now be a way for active citizens and government staff to understand each other better, work together more closely and … Keep reading
I’ve been thinking quite a bit since the election about where digital engagement activity fits in during this age of austerity in which we find ourselves. I’ll be honest and say I’ve had a bit of a crisis of confidence lately – after all, it seems to be a strange time to be encouraging public … Keep reading
Robert Brook: I’m more interested in tactics than strategy. Other people can do strategy – they certainly want to and they’re better at it than I am. My tactical interest in in tools, services and methods that support delivery. Actual things. Stuff. I consider prototyping to be a key part of this approach. The division … Keep reading
These two sites are well worth checking out that came across my radar this morning. Social Media Surgery + Firstly, Nick Booth has officially launched Social Media Surgery Plus – a site for organising, promoting and reporting on social media surgeries. Surgeries are events where volunteers help others get to grips with online tools. They … Keep reading