An online notebook
I spent a really enjoyable morning today at Devon County Council, facilitating an internal unconference. It was a senior managers’ get together, a regular event, which normally has a proper agenda and proper presentations. The idea was to turn things around a bit, giving all those in the room the chance to pick the brains … Keep reading
I find this stuff so you don’t have to: Tools for ideation and problem solving: Part 1 21st Century public service – is it a thing? « @Podnosh Autodesk 123D Design – free 3D printing design software Data, information, knowledge and power – exploring Open Knowledge’s new core purpose – from @timdavies All Things IC … 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
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.
I find this stuff so you don’t have to: Digital engagement – all about people | Stephen Hale – "We know that the potential power of the social web is dependant on people talking to each other, offering opinions, and sharing stories." When networks fail – Julian Dobson on OurSociety and when a website and … Keep reading