UKGovCamp

For those who missed it, here’s a video of Friday’s (VERY crowded!) session on ”state of the art in social media” http://bit.ly/wicnRU – Thanks to @robinwryly for the great research!

I found something yesterday, or more accurately I discovered ’nothing’ and it was quite valuable. http://icerunner.co.uk/2012/01/the-value-of-nothing/

My photos from both days are now posted on my web site. URL for them, which you can run as a slide show is http://www.tomphillipsphotos.co.uk/ukgc12/ Enjoy.

What time does it start tomorrow?

Tech startups and SMEs – While you’re talking to each other today, have a think about the mechanics you’d need in order to form bidding consortia for decent-sized govt projects.

We need the whole-is-greater-than-the-sum-of-the-parts approach if we’re going to deliver more cost-effective services and drag this country out of recession!

Very happy to talk about this; it’s something that has good legs with Cabinet Office at the moment.

Online social media and volunteer engagement: I have recently completed my research project, a case study focusing on a specific wordpress/buddypress installation set up to promote a community campaign for improved rural broadband, I looked at the implementation and use of social media over time, and the perceptions of the members of the site in terms of engagement, participation and effectiveness. I would be happy to discuss this study with anyone who might be interested. Also I look forward to saying ’thank you’ to those of you who helped me with this project!