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’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
I had a great time last week at the Centre for Public Scrutiny conference last Thursday. I ran a workshop, which involved me talking for a bit, and then a discussion amongst those in the room. Here are the slides from the talk, just in case they are useful: Community engagement through social networkingView more … Keep reading
This week saw the launch of a new local government digital engagement project – Let’s Talk Central by Central Bedfordshire Council. The Learning Pool online innovation / social media / loafing around team – that’s me and Breda – were delighted to be involved. Essentially, Central Bedfordshire is a new unitary council, and the concept … Keep reading
…is the title of a startlingly well written and interesting paper from Anthony Zacharzewski of the Democratic Society. Download it here (PDF warning).