Can Open Innovation help the Environment?

I tuned in to the Gov 2.0 online conference put on by O’Reilly last Thursday. There were some great speakers, including David Eaves. David shared some of his 2.0 experiences and it really got me thinking about the impact of open innovation initiatives on different aspects of society – including those that focus on the…

• By Brooke Campbell
Employee Thoughts
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Mark Drapeau: Citizens are Conversations

A broadly influential thought leader, Dr. Mark Drapeau’s ideas carry weight in numerous communities. He is a sought-after speaker for events whose topics encompass everything from local and state government operations, to science and technology advances, to public relations and marketing innovation, to federal government, international relations, and military issues. The captivating and witty Drapeau…

• By Sarah Blue
Guest Post, Thinkers
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An online gov2.0 conference – not all talk

I attended the Gov2.0 online conference this morning and listened to 5 success stories on open government. I was really impressed with the quality of speakers and feel pretty inspired by all of the initiatives around web2.0, social media and the government. Jeff Nigbur, summarized this shift in thinking well during his presentation of the…

• By Sarah Blue
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