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Great reads from around the web on December 8th

Amy Sample Ward

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. This discussion paper analyses how well Directgov delivers on its promise to consumers to ‘provide information and online services for the public all in one place’. Sitting right there.

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Guest Post on Frogloop: 5 Tips for Running a Competition

Amy Sample Ward

Tip #3: Operate in public. The idea of “operating in public&# is a concept I recommend often, especially when talking about community building and community “management.&# Here are a few ways to do this, for example: Respond to questions and comments publicly whenever possible. Tip #4: Be prepared to change.

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Great reads from around the web on August 23rd

Amy Sample Ward

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. " Library Value Calculator | Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library – I love this! For every tax dollar you pay, the library returns several to you in reading, research, programs and other services.

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DIY Community Engagement Metrics

Amy Sample Ward

When people who work in services, programs, grant writing and fundraising, for example, all share their view of the groups in the community, not only can you start mapping the network but you can also have really rich discussions about the way different parts of your organization view the community. New grants or new programs. Step 2: Goals.

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Great reads from around the web on May 3rd

Amy Sample Ward

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. ’ In other words, if a large number of people in an area haven’t the access or the skills to use the internet – what are local public services doing to get this fixed?"

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Great reads from around the web on October 27th

Amy Sample Ward

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of October 27th).

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