All posts in Leadership & Management


10 rules to start innovating

September 6, 2010 by Dave Briggs
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James Gardner‘s Little Innovation Book is a great read for anyone who has an interesting in getting their team, department or organisation doing things differently. Not only is it short, and very practical, it’s also cheap – you can read it online for free, or buy an ebook version for a few quid. Innovation seems almost a dirty word... [read more]

Cities’ competative advantage more reliant on networks than size, study says

September 1, 2010 by Jeff Smith
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A new study released Monday by a University of Michigan sociologist finds that cities’ size and location are waning as indicators of its economic prowess. Assistant professor Zachary Neal credits the growth of communication technologies and other networks for realigning economic hub zones from places like Detroit and Cleveland to Raleigh... [read more]

Cutting Won’t Fix Oregon, But There is a Solution

August 28, 2010 by John Moore
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Oregon is broken, and if we don’t fix it, Oregon will be broke. We cannot “cut” our way out of this. Yes, cuts are required, but cuts don’t solve the underlying problems we face and they only pretend to ward off the inevitable collapse. To solve the problem we must face three realities and address them—simultaneously and immediately. [read more]

Research findings and recommendations for Councils

August 23, 2010 by Michele Ide-Smith
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I’ve finally finished my MSc dissertation which is a massive relief. After four years of part-time study I am looking forward to having my weekends back! And I plan to get back to blogging, now that I’ve more time on my hands. My research study investigated: Attitudes and perceptions of Council officers and citizens to using social media... [read more]

Utah commission finds technology, increased audits critical to state’s management

August 23, 2010 by Jeff Smith
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As the culmination of a year-long look at the state of Utah’s operations, the Utah Advisory Commission to Optimize State Government found that many of the state’s existing management and fiscal processes were effectively run. In recommending further ways to improve, the Commission pointed to five areas of “critical” opportunity,... [read more]
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Is Education Our Best Public Policy Initiative In The History of Civilization?

August 16, 2010 by Alex Torpey
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Watching Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown’s campaign director talk about their campaign strategies earlier this summer made me realize that something really profound was taking place in our country.As he detailed all of the innovations their campaign used to try and convince people to vote for their candidate I couldn’t help but wonder... [read more]

Top 5 Ways to Tell a Contractor Apart From a Govie

August 7, 2010 by govloop
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Not a Govloop Member? 30 Secs & Free to Join for Great Info & PerksSo you are working at a government agency and wondering who is a fed and who is a contractor.Here’s my top 5 strategies:1) Badge – Yes, it’s okay to stare at someone’s chest…to look at their badge that is. Most agencies have different colors for contractors vs... [read more]
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The Importance of Debate

August 2, 2010 by Alex Torpey
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From the US National Archives on FlickrDisagreeing with someone is not easy. Nor is it easy when someone disagrees with you.In fact, constructive disagreement could probably be classified as a serious skill, one that few of us truly possess.However, in our most tense moments, where disagreement is prone to be least subtle is of course... [read more]

Top 5 Places to Network At Work

July 31, 2010 by govloop
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When people hear the word networking, they often think of going to events and joining association. But just as important (if not more important) is networking at work. Work networking is different though and often happens in weird places. Here’s my 5 best places to network at your agency 1) Local Starbucks – Ahh…your local Starbucks is... [read more]

Civil Air Patrol’s Oil Spill Response

July 27, 2010 by Civil Air Patrol ...
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Civil Air Patrol’s Deepwater Horizon Response has already reached significant milestones, surpassing 10,000 volunteer hours and 1,000 hours of flight time while providing aerial oil spill reconnaissance along the Gulf Coast. “The level of CAP members’ response to the oil spill is significant and an indication of the continued... [read more]

Engaging with and trusting citizens to participate in the democratic process leads to great rewards for the state

July 23, 2010 by Craig Thomler
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The title of this post reflects the key statement that stood out for me in the London.gov.au blog's post Economic benefits of data release This article puts some solid numbers behind the value of open data initiatives in government, from the US's Apps for Democracy mash-up competition (50 entries in 30 days, valued at $2.5m for a $50,... [read more]

The latest update on the Brooklyn 2010 Census falsification scandal (Price Tag: $250K)

July 22, 2010 by Stephen Morse
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MyTwoCensus has been informed that Census Bureau employees have been lifting information off the Internet and falsifying forms at locations throughout the country. Whistleblowers should not hesitate to contact MyTwoCensus.com immediately. Your confidentiality will be 100% maintained. On Monday, July 19, 2010, the House Committee on... [read more]