Tag Archives: #gov20LA
Voices from the #Gov20LA Unconference: On Innovation and #Gov20
Earlier this month, I stopped in Los Angeles to see what was happening at Goverment 2.0 LA, a hybrid of the unconference/camp and conference model organized by Alan W. Silberberg and Lovisa Williams. I’ve already shared some thoughts on what … Continue reading
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On Language: Government 2.0, jargon and technology [#gov20LA]
Does the public need to know what Government 2.0 is? One might ask Tim O’Reilly, who has written eloquently about the topic and emceed the Gov2.0 Summit last year. One might also ask Mark Drapeau, who asked the question above … Continue reading
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A history lesson in disruptive innovation applied to modern government [#gov20LA]
When people talk about “government 2.o,” it’s often couched in terms of a new, shiny idea. Using a version number imbues the category with heady techno-futurism and taints discussions with the hype that surrounds social media and “Web 2.0″ technologies. … Continue reading
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If technological change is exponential, how can government adapt? [#gov20LA]
Can the agile development cycle be applied to government? Cory Ondrejka, c0-founder of Second Life, offered up a provocative paean for more flexible adaption to new online platforms for citizen engagement and empowerment. “Who will know first if the rules … Continue reading
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Kicking off Government 2.0 Camp LA: 3 words [#gov20LA]
Another weekend, another unconference. I’ll be at the Government 2.0 Camp in LA this Saturday and Sunday. As is the tradition at most unconferences, attendees went around the room and introduced themselves with a name, affiliation and “three words” to … Continue reading
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