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Transparency vs Confidentiality
As technology makes it easier to find and share information, I ask myself where the line should be drawn between transparency and confidentiality. And does the line shift depending on the organization or individual involved? Read the rest of this entry »
Privacy, And Records, And FOI – OH MY!
If you're working in local government and have been hit by the social media tornado, it probably feels a bit like you're not in Kansas - or any other familiar town - anymore. Communications people are grappling with how to integrate these new tools in a strategic way, rather than willy-nilly (that's the technical term). But the impact of social media is hitting other key areas as well, like records management, FOI and privacy. I think lions, tigers and bears would be easier to handle. Read the rest of this entry »
Where have all the leaders gone?
When is the last time you worked with a truly talented leader? I don't mean a senior manager, or someone in authority. I mean a person you wanted to follow. Someone who motivated you. Someone who set a clear direction and then gave you the support you needed to succeed. And then, whoa, maybe even recognized you and gave you credit for the successful project. Now compare that to the number of times you've worked with or for someone who did the opposite. Of everything. Read the rest of this entry »