An online notebook
It’s probably about time we sorted LocalGovCamp out again! For various reasons it’s going to be running after the summer rather than before, as has previously been the case. So, the two potential dates are 21st or 28th September. Let me know if you feel strongly one way or another in the comments. Location will be … Keep reading
UKGovCamp happened on Saturday at the second time of asking and I think it went rather well. Take a look at the chatter on Twitter or the photos on Flickr and make your own mind up. The mixture of attendees – government folk, suppliers, activists and the merely curious – and the relaxed atmosphere seem … Keep reading
A little while ago, Paul Coxon wrote a blog post querying the long term viability of unconferences in the public sector. I didn’t respond, because I felt I couldn’t do so without sounding defensive and chippy. This evening, the weekly Twitter chat, #lgovsm, was based on Paul’s ideas. I did decide to involve myself, and … Keep reading
Phew.
LocalGovCamp passed without a hitch, and indeed it went pretty well. I’m sure it’s the best one so far.
Next Saturday (14th July) sees LocalGovCamp coming back to Birmingham!
It’s a great opportunity for innovators across local government to get together, share problems and come up with solutions. It’s also an honour (and occasional inducer of panic) to be able to put the event together.