Monthly Archives: July 2011

Playing with QR codes

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Dave

I’ve been looking into QR codes recently – yes, I know, I’m somewhat behind the times – as part of some research I’m doing into how digital engagement can help in planning. For the uninitiated, QR codes are square barcode-esque … Continue reading →

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Next live webchat – Tuesday 26th July on overcoming barriers

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Dave

We haven’t done a live webchat this month yet, so let’s squeeze one in before August is upon us! So, at 11am on 26th July, please join me on the Kind of Digital site for an hour’s live chatter about … Continue reading →

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Scaling up public sector innovation

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Dave

A few months ago I was interviewed by some very nice civil servants from BIS and CLG about how central government could help support and scale innovation in local public services. I can’t remember much of what I said, but … Continue reading →

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What I’ve been reading

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Dave

I find this stuff so that you don’t have to. The Case Against Online Participation and Government As A Platform – "the question is: should we just give up and consider open government and government 2.0 an interesting, nice-to-have, but … Continue reading →

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Ken Eastwood on LocalGovCamp

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Dave

Barnsley Council, and Public Sector Nomads’ Ken Eastwood has written a lovely, and important, blog post about his experience of LocalGovCamp: The 200 or so attendees again demonstrated that there is genuine talent within the sector and an interest in … Continue reading →

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