Paving the path for the next generation of public servants and non-profit innovators.noreply@blogger.com (Andrew Krzmarzick)Thu, 14 Mar 2024 03:30:06 -0400Blogger http://www.blogger.com100125http://generationshift.blogspot.com/en-usnoPaving the path for the next generation of public servants and non-profit innovators.noreply@blogger.comhttp://generationshift.blogspot.com/2009/11/weve-moved-to-genshiftcom.htmlgeneration shiftgenshift.comnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Krzmarzick)Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:31:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418916684346226579.post-2766057979813664340Greetings!I have decided to move from Blogger to Wordpress. Please visit the new location at http://www.genshift.com.Thank you - and please be sure to update the links on your website to reflect this change!0http://generationshift.blogspot.com/2009/10/your-friendly-steward-of-govloop.html"Gov 2.0""Government 2.0""social media and government"noreply@blogger.com (Andrew Krzmarzick)Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:24:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418916684346226579.post-7419412369106455069Originally posted on GovLoop.Today is a big day in my life and I'm really excited to share it with you - the GovLoop Community. Mr. GovLoop himself (aka Steve Ressler) has asked me to join his team as the GovLoop Community Manager!So what does that mean? It means I've resigned from the Graduate School and will dedicate myself full-time to making GovLoop THE place where people in and around 1http://generationshift.blogspot.com/2009/09/more-than-gov20-moment.html"Gov 2.0""Government 2.0""Steve Ressler"GovLoopnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Krzmarzick)Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:49:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418916684346226579.post-9162520351091649292On Memorial Day 2008, Steve Ressler, a 28 year-old US Department of Homeland Security employee, launched GovLoop as the "Facebook for government." His goal was simple: create a space for the millions of government employees to connect and collaborate. I joined as soon as I learned about it and was struck by the energy and eagerness of people in and around government to share ideas and 0http://generationshift.blogspot.com/2009/09/twitterfall-in-congress.html"Alan Silberberg""congress and twitter""Government 2.0""social media and government""Twitter and government""Web 2.0 and government"congresstwitterfallYou2Govnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Krzmarzick)Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:44:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418916684346226579.post-7678535456910018650I'm reading an advance copy of a great new book called "If We Can Put a Man on the Moon" by William D. Eggers and John O'Leary. The release date is set for November 19. Based on the first 100 pages, I'd compare it to the classic business books "Good to Great" or "Built to Last" - it's like "Good to Great" for government.The main premise behind the book is found in this paragraph:"There is indeed 1http://generationshift.blogspot.com/2009/09/what-does-gov-20-mean-to-me-and-other.html"Gov 2.0 Expo and Summit""Gov 2.0""Government 2.0""social media and government""social media and recruitment"GovFreshnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Krzmarzick)Sat, 5 Sep 2009 12:12:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418916684346226579.post-604307152143775434In advance of next week's Gov 2.0 Expo and Summit, Tim O'Reilly asked citizens to respond to a question: "What Does Gov 2.0 Mean to You?" At least a couple handful of folks have responded, with many of the videos being posted over at GovFresh.SEE MY RESPONSE AND OTHER VIDEO PROJECTS HERE-->0http://generationshift.blogspot.com/2009/09/get-2000-raise-telework.html"telework day"teleworkvirginianoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Krzmarzick)Fri, 4 Sep 2009 09:53:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418916684346226579.post-180685152479085231Results from Virginia's Telework Day were released this week. Some of the statistics that stood out:- Teleworking one day per week equates to a $2,000 raise for each employee- 69% of participants indicated that they accomplished more while teleworking- If all interested employees engaged in telework, it would remove nearly 400,000 tons of pollutants from the environment- 74% of participants 0http://generationshift.blogspot.com/2009/08/6-competencies-of-gov-20-leader.html"Best Practices""Gov 2.0""Government 2.0""Potomac Forum"competenciesleadershipnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Krzmarzick)Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:29:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418916684346226579.post-4175152910584173384I was invited to participate in the Potomac Forum's "Best Practices Symposium" today in Washington, DC. Fortunately, the organizer Ken Fischer allowed me to appear by video since I was scheduled to moderate a panel this evening with two of my local congressmen here in Durham, North Carolina. You can watch the full presentation with accompanying slides or you can absorb the slides without the 0http://generationshift.blogspot.com/2009/08/here-it-is-open-gov-and-innovations.html"1105 Group""Open Government and Innovations Conference""Twitter and government"TweetBooknoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Krzmarzick)Thu, 6 Aug 2009 09:46:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418916684346226579.post-9215374241978551434,423 tweets (150+ pages of data) from 629 contributors at 35 conference sessions, 8 volunteers and 5 days...proposed and produced on GovLoop in partnership with the 1105 Group. Those are the core elements of the story behind the ebook below. Rather than say much more about it (you can learn about the process here and here), I invite you to read through this compilation of 140-character tweets 0http://generationshift.blogspot.com/2009/09/uks-twitter-guide-for-government.html"Twitter and government""United Kingdom"noreply@blogger.com (Andrew Krzmarzick)Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:28:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418916684346226579.post-3167368587825150631Per this post from Neil Williams, head of corporate digital channels at the UK central government's Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), below is a "Template Twitter Strategy for Government Departments." It's a helpful document as it includes a very brief overview of Twitter, offers some objectives and associated metrics, explores the risks of use and provides an outline for 0http://generationshift.blogspot.com/2009/07/amver-amazing-life-savers.html"Coast Guard""Government 2.0""social media""Web 2.0"AmverTwitternoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Krzmarzick)Tue, 7 Jul 2009 09:58:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418916684346226579.post-7557524356123072197If you're on Twitter, you may have seen some of the great tweets from @Amver like:-> Nigerian rebels kidnap 6 crewmembers from chemical carrier Sichem Peace-> Boating tips for watching fireworks from boats-> U.S. House passes piracy amendment; military guards to man certain ships/cargoes-> Iranian naval ship stops pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden-> French rescue authorities 0http://generationshift.blogspot.com/2009/07/10-ways-social-media-will-streamline.html"Government 2.0""government 2.0" "social media" GovLoop "four generations" "social media and recruitment""social media""Web 2.0"acquisitionnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Krzmarzick)Sun, 5 Jul 2009 15:32:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418916684346226579.post-5529537018912615757A couple months ago, I noticed a conversation on GovLoop regarding acquisition. Having spent the past ten years as a proposal writer that has responded to hundreds of Requests for Proposals on behalf of non-profit and educational institutions, I contributed six quick ideas to the discussion. Well, no good deed goes unpunished and those comments led to an invitation to serve on a panel titled, “0http://generationshift.blogspot.com/2009/06/next-generation-government-mobile.html"four generations and government""Gov 2.0""Government 2.0""next generation government"noreply@blogger.com (Andrew Krzmarzick)Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:21:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418916684346226579.post-2277070370554495024This morning, I had the opportunity to serve on a panel for the 2009 Symantec Government Symposium in Washington, DC, under the title Next Generation Government. Special “shout out” to moderator Tom Temin of Federal News Radio and fellow panelists Chris Kemp (Chief Information Officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration), John Schueler (New Media Director, Department of Energy) and 0http://generationshift.blogspot.com/2009/05/focused-engagement-from-4-to-400.html"Government 2.0""return on engagement""social media and government"LinkedInnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Krzmarzick)Sat, 30 May 2009 13:35:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418916684346226579.post-3645985512020943257As someone who is studying the intersection of social media and generational diversity in the workforce (with an emphasis on the public and social sectors), I am intrigued by a couple key questions right now: What drives people to become engaged in social media? What are the decisive moments or key motivations that move a person to recognize social media as a viable tool for advancing their 4http://generationshift.blogspot.com/2009/05/blogs-as-bridges-how-web-20-connects.html"four generations and government" "Generation C""Government 2.0""social media and government"EPAnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Krzmarzick)Fri, 29 May 2009 12:07:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418916684346226579.post-4938394632295525897Below are the slides from a presentation that I delivered yesterday for the Environmental Protection Agency in Research Triangle Park, NC. I had a lot of fun and folks in the audience - including members of EPA's Web Governance Council and @jesuimoi (Cheryl Thompson, Web Manager for the Office of Communications and Public Liaison at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences) - made 0http://generationshift.blogspot.com/2009/05/recoveryacttrainingcom-experiment-in.html"American Recovery and Reinvestment Act""Recovery Act training""Recovery Act"ARRAstimulustrainingnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Krzmarzick)Fri, 22 May 2009 17:03:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418916684346226579.post-1072686169610402983You've seen a lot of posts from me regarding the social media activities of other agencies. Never have I highlighted an endeavor from my own organization. Well, this post changes everything! Here's the backdrop:Throughout its history, the Graduate School has always adapted in creative ways to the changing needs of government. A few weeks ago, several colleagues and I gathered to discuss the ways 1http://generationshift.blogspot.com/2009/05/5-ways-government-is-using-social-media.html"government 2.0" "social media" "web 2.0" "Coast Guard" "State of Missouri" "UK Training and Development" GovLoopnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Krzmarzick)Mon, 11 May 2009 16:56:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418916684346226579.post-8260559453730538274Originally published at FedManager's E-Report on behalf of Young Government Leaders.In an essay entitled Federal Brain Drain to Brain Gain: Fixing Government College Recruitment released in mid-April, Stephen Anders (a Masters of Public Policy Candidate at the Harvard Kennedy School) recommended that Federal agencies should “increase their presence on social networking sites” like Facebook and 3http://generationshift.blogspot.com/2009/04/why-cant-we-all-just-get-along-four.html"four generations and government"four generationsgenerational diversitynoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Krzmarzick)Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:46:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418916684346226579.post-7927950272044710121Two years ago, I delivered a presentation at the Training Officer's Consortium (TOC) Institute that eventually became the title of this blog: Generation Shift. Afterward, a highly respected trainer (Jean Palmer) who had taught the same subject for years approached me and provided some sincere compliments. In response, I asked her if she would be my mentor. Fast forward to January 2009 and I 0http://generationshift.blogspot.com/2009/04/generational-conflict.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Krzmarzick)Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:57:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418916684346226579.post-3056186226715542384Video Recaps | Full Episodes | Webisodes0http://generationshift.blogspot.com/2009/04/last-week-i-participated-in-gov-2.html"Gov 2.0 Bootcamp""Gov 2.0""social media and government""Social virtual networks""Virtual Alabama""Web 2.0 and government"FacebookGovLoopOSTITwitternoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Krzmarzick)Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418916684346226579.post-1846600698259365423Last week, I participated in the Gov 2.0 Boot Camp in Knoxville, TN, delivering a presentation on "Social Virtual Networks and Government." A couple days after the event, I received a social media presenter's greatest reward: an unexpected tweet from a Twitter newbie.Nena Moss had officially joined the ranks of the Goverati. Moreover, she had joined GovLoop and...well, let me allow her to tell 0http://generationshift.blogspot.com/2009/04/twitter-and-iraq-counterinsurgency-to.html"Apps for Democracy""Government 2.0""Paul Carr""social media and Iraq""State Department""Web 2.0 and Iraq"USAIDnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Krzmarzick)Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:46:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418916684346226579.post-7133034197355751915In an article entitled "How Twitter is going to save Iraq. I mean Ir@. Not.", Paul Carr of the Guardian shares his cynical view regarding social media's ability to improve the situation in Iraq. His essay was sparked by the fact that several tech execs from Google, YouTube, Twitter, WordPress, MeetUp and more are in Iraq right now as part of a delegation to explore potential new media solutions.0http://generationshift.blogspot.com/2009/04/greatest-reward-of-speakingtraining.html"Government 2.0""social media and government""Web 2.0 and government"feedbackgratitudeROITwitternoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Krzmarzick)Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:31:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418916684346226579.post-7397149744659197000 I just received this tweet a couple minutes ago. The "Boot Camp" to which Nena's referring is the Government 2.0 Boot Camp in Knoxville, TN, where I spent the past two days. QUICK UPDATE: Later on, I asked Nena for a few specifics related to the benefits. Here's what she said: There is no greater reward for a speaker/trainer than when a participant shares this kind of feedback. Do you want 1http://generationshift.blogspot.com/2009/04/social-media-and-air-force-new-ebook.html"New Media and Air Force""social media and government""Web 2.0 and government"noreply@blogger.com (Andrew Krzmarzick)Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:28:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418916684346226579.post-8401884484031515586I just learned from @AFPAA and @dmscott that the Air Force has released a new ebook and video. For your convenience, I have posted them below...but want to give due credit to David Meerman Scott for a great blog post as well. The guide's stated purpose is to provide "Air Force Public Affairs professionals with basic new media knowledge needed to maneuver in the online information battlespace...0http://generationshift.blogspot.com/2009/04/government-and-social-virtual.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Krzmarzick)Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:22:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418916684346226579.post-557276332920548795Here's a sneak peek at my slide deck for the Government 2.0 Boot Camp in Knoxville, TN. I am actually leaving for the airport in a couple minutes, but wanted to post them so folks could have access in advance. More about the event over the next two days.Government 2.0 Boot Camp - Social Virtual Networking and GovernmentView more presentations from akrzmarzick.0http://generationshift.blogspot.com/2009/04/something-in-common-with-jack-dorsey.html"Jack Dorsey""Twitter"momnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Krzmarzick)Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:31:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418916684346226579.post-3111555912137717795Well, I guess I'm in good company. Jack Dorsey says that Twitter began with his mother. In my presentation on social media measurement, I give all due credit to mom as well. Here's Jack describing how he created Twitter:Jack Dorsey Presents Twitter from biz stone on Vimeo.1http://generationshift.blogspot.com/2009/04/measuring-web-20-via-web-10-forrester.html"Alan Webber""Brookings Institution""Forrester Research""Government 2.0""measuring social media"'"Ronin Research Group""social media metrics""Web 2.0"Foreseenoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Krzmarzick)Thu, 9 Apr 2009 09:10:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418916684346226579.post-6764162792964623885In two previous posts (Brookings and Foresee), I have explored common methods for measuring websites in a Web 1.0 world in order to find applicability for Web 2.0. Essentially, I am providing a summary in order to educate myself and share that knowledge acquisition with personnel from government agencies and other organizations that are beginning to think about social media metrics and analytics6