During a social networking session between presentations at the ALI Social Media for Government Conference, participants were asked what issues they were having related to Web 2.0/social media. Here’s their list: Keep Reading ->

As I mentioned in this post, I am producing a blog series regarding the measurement of Web 1.0 in preparation for an upcoming presentation with Ari Herzog on Thursday, March 26. I originally blogged about the Brookings Study here on January 25. Consider this post a “Part 2″ with a bit more detail about the study itself and some brief commentary on its application to Gov 2.0 Keep Reading ->

In delivering workshops on Web 2.0 for government agencies and other key stakeholders, I ask audiences to imagine themselves walking up to a dazzling storefront. I ask them to envision peering through clear panes of glass to marvel at the merchandise – watches and widgets and watchamacallits galore. They turn their attention to the door, eager to enter the venue and explore the possibility of purchasing something they see…or just to engage the shop owner. However, they reach for the knob to find themselves locked out. The owner is standing inside, but he is not allowing anyone to enter. “But the sign says ‘open’,” the shopper protests. “Sorry,” the shopkeeper motions. “You can look, but…” We know how the interaction ends…or fails to begin. That’s Web 1.0. Keep Reading ->

I follow Chris Brogan’s blog and he always impresses me with the way he interacts with his readers. He always encourages people to approach him as a speaker and shares his schedule so that he can connect with folks around the country. Also, one of the first books that I read this year was Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazi, who lays out a plan for better networking tactics. Keep Reading ->

A quick follow-up to the previous post on “I Am Public Service” highlighting 2-3 of the places where we are picking up some promotion: Keep Reading ->