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Weekly Roundup: Time and Space

Waxing UnLyrical

Why: Rather than imposing a definition of “God,&# the author explains her construct. Why: A great take on the quality of modern communication because of the speed at which we can now communicate. Why: The best use of the word “ quark &# I’ve seen in a long time. It’s a good read. Read All About It!

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Weekly Roundup: Unsung Heroes

Waxing UnLyrical

As I wrote yesterday’s post, and then read through the comments, I re-learned a lesson I thought I’d already learned: that the community you are trying to build is great; but the community you have is even more important. So, without further ado, here’s this week’s roundup. Why: this woman is amazing.

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How To Become A Public Relations Star

Waxing UnLyrical

Show that you’re resilient, open to constructive criticism and have an ability to bounce back from disappointment. And there are very few employers who want a standard PR person , when they have the opportunity to snag one who is creative and driven and can find an angle, even if it is in themselves. E go strength (not straight ego).

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What Does Government 2.0 Mean to Me?

Social Media Strategery

They BELIEVE people are motivated by the fear of getting in trouble (whereas most people in fields like this are actually motivated by constructive relationships). They BELIEVE people are motivated by the fear of getting in trouble (whereas most people in fields like this are actually motivated by constructive relationships).

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Is Enterprise 2.0 Learned From a Book or From Doing?

Social Media Strategery

Discussions on Day Two centered around the right balance of policies, rules, guidelines, and best practices for internal wikis; the risks of open vs. closed networks; and the need for open/transparent communication between IT and the user community. Constructive post as well, with the good and the bad. 1) Enterprise 2.0

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Gov 2.0 – We Need to Get Past the Honeymoon Stage of Our Relationship

Social Media Strategery

I really like going to conferences like this and next week’s Web 2.0 The people I meet, the presentations I hear, and the conversations that I have while at these conferences help me get a more realistic view of what’s going on with the Gov 2.0 This week’s conference was no different. movement.

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Try Looking Outside to Solve the Problems Inside

Social Media Strategery

and social media communities have been telling our bosses and clients for years now? In 2007, he proposed using a construction tool that vibrates cement to keep it in liquid form as it pours. Sound familiar? Sound anything like what us in the Gov 2.0 “We’re kind of different. discussion. Or Tim O’Reilly.

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