High Five for Week Ending 1-Nov 2009

This week’s High Five include a couple of stories about how technology is affecting governmental organizations.  The last three stories all demonstrate the power and pervasiveness of social media on every aspect of our lives; whether we know it or not, and whether we want to admit it or not. #5: Los Angeles adopts Google … Read more

Institutions: What’s the Worst That Could Happen?

When it comes to institutions in the Web 2.0 world the catch phrase is no longer “If you build it, they will come.” Now, it’s “If you don’t build it, they will.”

Build an Army Using the Long Tail

Making membership free will not, in and of itself, build an effective army. First, they must be recruited. This is where the long tail comes into play. Next, they must be equipped with the latest technology, afforded competent and inspiring leaders, and trained in effective tactics.