Comments for what are we doing today, brain? http://pipka.org ... taking over the world like we always do! Sun, 06 May 2012 23:27:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-06 by Sokar http://pipka.org/blog/2012/05/06/twitter-weekly-updates-for-2012-05-06/comment-page-1/#comment-9020 Sokar Sun, 06 May 2012 23:27:10 +0000 http://pipka.org/blog/2012/05/06/twitter-weekly-updates-for-2012-05-06/#comment-9020 Isnt it time we went to china? Isnt it time we went to china?

]]> Comment on Online Culture – Part 1: Unicorns and Doom by Michelle Williams http://pipka.org/blog/2011/06/26/online-culture-part-1-unicorns-and-doom/comment-page-1/#comment-8884 Michelle Williams Sat, 10 Mar 2012 06:36:59 +0000 http://pipka.org/?p=1238#comment-8884 Great post Pia. The Internet and associated technologies are definitely a very intrinsic part of the mass transition that is currently occurring globally. As we move away from the Industrial era, with old systems crumbling under the pressure of a fast changing world I see some major trends defining our next "era" - an era of creativity: online tools and technology are creating a golden age of expression, tapping into creativity that has laid dormant in those who have not pursued it as their life long purpose. This will in turn redefine our business landscape as people instinctively tap into their creativity to solve problems, make business decisions, strategise and build. - an era of sharing: as we move away from an era largely focused on consumption and growth, the emergent trend of collaborative consumption is being tapped into on a large scale by individuals, the community and the service businesses supporting it. Yes, sharing has always existed but the Internet is amplifying the opportunities -Before the internet and the iPhone, it would have been difficult to know that the guy in the next street was willing to rent out his BMW for $10 an hour. - an era of social innovation - the Internet has amplified the opportunity for a grassroots approach to re imaging business. Globally people are sharing experiences and collaborating, skill sharing and brainstorming on how to remodel health, education, our interaction to the environment, social inclusion/justice and government. Although it seems much of what is happening is still in its nacent stages, the future is very bright as the Internet and associated technology acts as a centrepiece for change. It is indeed very exciting times for people involved in these movements and, as we learn how to detach from the old systems and open up for the new the world of possibilities is mind blowing. Great post Pia. The Internet and associated technologies are definitely a very intrinsic part of the mass transition that is currently occurring globally.
As we move away from the Industrial era, with old systems crumbling under the pressure of a fast changing world I see some major trends defining our next “era”
- an era of creativity: online tools and technology are creating a golden age of expression, tapping into creativity that has laid dormant in those who have not pursued it as their life long purpose. This will in turn redefine our business landscape as people instinctively tap into their creativity to solve problems, make business decisions, strategise and build.
- an era of sharing: as we move away from an era largely focused on consumption and growth, the emergent trend of collaborative consumption is being tapped into on a large scale by individuals, the community and the service businesses supporting it. Yes, sharing has always existed but the Internet is amplifying the opportunities -Before the internet and the iPhone, it would have been difficult to know that the guy in the next street was willing to rent out his BMW for $10 an hour.
- an era of social innovation - the Internet has amplified the opportunity for a grassroots approach to re imaging business. Globally people are sharing experiences and collaborating, skill sharing and brainstorming on how to remodel health, education, our interaction to the environment, social inclusion/justice and government. Although it seems much of what is happening is still in its nacent stages, the future is very bright as the Internet and associated technology acts as a centrepiece for change.
It is indeed very exciting times for people involved in these movements and, as we learn how to detach from the old systems and open up for the new the world of possibilities is mind blowing.

]]> Comment on Vivek Kundra and some lessons learnt about tech in gov by Emily Jarvis http://pipka.org/blog/2012/02/15/vivek-kundra-and-some-lessons-learnt-about-tech-in-gov/comment-page-1/#comment-8879 Emily Jarvis Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:10:07 +0000 http://pipka.org/?p=1348#comment-8879 Hi, I am the producer of a radio show the Dorobek Insider which airs on GovLoop. The site is home to roughly 55,000 federal, state and local government employees and contractors in the US. We saw your interview with Vivek Kundra and would love to have you on the show to talk about that experience and your views on free software. We could do the interview over the phone or Skype. Please contact me if you are interested. emily@govloop.com Hi, I am the producer of a radio show the Dorobek Insider which airs on GovLoop. The site is home to roughly 55,000 federal, state and local government employees and contractors in the US.

We saw your interview with Vivek Kundra and would love to have you on the show to talk about that experience and your views on free software.

We could do the interview over the phone or Skype.

Please contact me if you are interested. emily@govloop.com

]]> Comment on Vivek Kundra and some lessons learnt about tech in gov by Brian Asimw http://pipka.org/blog/2012/02/15/vivek-kundra-and-some-lessons-learnt-about-tech-in-gov/comment-page-1/#comment-8806 Brian Asimw Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:38:14 +0000 http://pipka.org/?p=1348#comment-8806 I too went to see and listen to Vivek at the AIIA sponsored Cloud briefing at the NCC. I too found Vivek to be engaging, enthralling and erudite. The man has been there, done that and, indeed, got the t-shirt. But...and there's always a "but", did Vivek say anything different to what many people are already thinking?? Not in the private sector I'm sure. Take for instance the comment: "It was fascinating to see someone who was so senior in government take that strong a stance, but it makes sense." when referring to engagement with industry players and niche innovators. The same could be said of the US federal government IT projects dashboard and the impact on projects that are massively over-budget and suffering from huge delays. Such a statement implies we have no-one so senior in Australian government that would take such a strong stance. Do we?? What is stopping Australian Government ICT representatives from taking such a stance?? Vivek's dialogue was certainly refreshing but reiterated much that is already known...just not stated publicly. Australian Government ICT needs to be opened up to full scrutiny and make use of private sector best practices. No longer can it be hidden behind a thin veil of security, governance and compliance excuses. I too went to see and listen to Vivek at the AIIA sponsored Cloud briefing at the NCC. I too found Vivek to be engaging, enthralling and erudite. The man has been there, done that and, indeed, got the t-shirt.

But…and there’s always a “but”, did Vivek say anything different to what many people are already thinking?? Not in the private sector I’m sure.

Take for instance the comment: “It was fascinating to see someone who was so senior in government take that strong a stance, but it makes sense.” when referring to engagement with industry players and niche innovators. The same could be said of the US federal government IT projects dashboard and the impact on projects that are massively over-budget and suffering from huge delays.

Such a statement implies we have no-one so senior in Australian government that would take such a strong stance. Do we??

What is stopping Australian Government ICT representatives from taking such a stance??

Vivek’s dialogue was certainly refreshing but reiterated much that is already known…just not stated publicly. Australian Government ICT needs to be opened up to full scrutiny and make use of private sector best practices. No longer can it be hidden behind a thin veil of security, governance and compliance excuses.

]]> Comment on Vivek Kundra and some lessons learnt about tech in gov by Terry http://pipka.org/blog/2012/02/15/vivek-kundra-and-some-lessons-learnt-about-tech-in-gov/comment-page-1/#comment-8748 Terry Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:13:31 +0000 http://pipka.org/?p=1348#comment-8748 Hi Pia, I too was significantly surprised by Vivek's speech as it exceeded my expectations. He was quite inspirational which wasn't what I was expecting from having read a lot of his stuff over the years,and his points about the 'democratisation of the net' whilst not new were put passionately and well made. Thanks to you for organising this, it was a great chance to meet and discuss issues with a person who has the runs on the board and is happy to give an opinion. Hi Pia,

I too was significantly surprised by Vivek’s speech as it exceeded my expectations. He was quite inspirational which wasn’t what I was expecting from having read a lot of his stuff over the years,and his points about the ‘democratisation of the net’ whilst not new were put passionately and well made.
Thanks to you for organising this, it was a great chance to meet and discuss issues with a person who has the runs on the board and is happy to give an opinion.

]]> Comment on Vivek Kundra and some lessons learnt about tech in gov by Gavin Tapp http://pipka.org/blog/2012/02/15/vivek-kundra-and-some-lessons-learnt-about-tech-in-gov/comment-page-1/#comment-8726 Gavin Tapp Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:48:25 +0000 http://pipka.org/?p=1348#comment-8726 Hi Pia, Thanks for recording this - good to hear these perspectives. Also a good point about removing the 'Dr No' people. Hi Pia, Thanks for recording this - good to hear these perspectives. Also a good point about removing the ‘Dr No’ people.

]]> Comment on Moving on – the journey continues by Michael Hutak http://pipka.org/blog/2012/01/25/moving-on/comment-page-1/#comment-8658 Michael Hutak Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:07:45 +0000 http://pipka.org/?p=1333#comment-8658 Pia please run for public office one day, and please do it in an electorate where I can vote for you. xx Pia please run for public office one day, and please do it in an electorate where I can vote for you. xx

]]> Comment on Moving on – the journey continues by simonfj http://pipka.org/blog/2012/01/25/moving-on/comment-page-1/#comment-8625 simonfj Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:55:41 +0000 http://pipka.org/?p=1333#comment-8625 Hi You, I know it's more an accepted habit that you congratulate someone for starting a job rather than finishing one. But congrats! The journey should be a lot more interesting now you've made the plunge, even if it means leaving the darling Kate unprotected in a sea of unimaginative and mechanically minded bureaucrats; manufacturing policy like widgets as they do. Youse done real good. We never got around to introducing Kate to some of her global peers, which is a pity. But these things take time and at least you've created a public sphere which can be pointed at. The "culture" report was useful. There are a few other Matilda's like you opening things up in various .gov silos around the world. e.g. http://blogs.ec.europa.eu/waltzing_matilda/2011-the-year-the-commission-embraced-social-media/ But few as imaginative. So before you run off and get limited by the Aussie perspective again could we get together for a coffee. I'm just up the road at Berrima, so if you've got some time....................... Hi You,

I know it’s more an accepted habit that you congratulate someone for starting a job rather than finishing one. But congrats! The journey should be a lot more interesting now you’ve made the plunge, even if it means leaving the darling Kate unprotected in a sea of unimaginative and mechanically minded bureaucrats; manufacturing policy like widgets as they do. Youse done real good.

We never got around to introducing Kate to some of her global peers, which is a pity. But these things take time and at least you’ve created a public sphere which can be pointed at. The “culture” report was useful. There are a few other Matilda’s like you opening things up in various .gov silos around the world. e.g. http://blogs.ec.europa.eu/waltzing_matilda/2011-the-year-the-commission-embraced-social-media/
But few as imaginative.

So before you run off and get limited by the Aussie perspective again could we get together for a coffee. I’m just up the road at Berrima, so if you’ve got some time…………………..

]]> Comment on Moving on – the journey continues by Penny Sharpe http://pipka.org/blog/2012/01/25/moving-on/comment-page-1/#comment-8604 Penny Sharpe Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:49:57 +0000 http://pipka.org/?p=1333#comment-8604 Good luck Pia. You have been very modest about your contribution. I look forward to seeing what you you will be able to achieve next. The APS is very lucky to have you. Good luck Pia. You have been very modest about your contribution. I look forward to seeing what you you will be able to achieve next. The APS is very lucky to have you.

]]> Comment on Moving on – the journey continues by sylmobile http://pipka.org/blog/2012/01/25/moving-on/comment-page-1/#comment-8600 sylmobile Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:15:54 +0000 http://pipka.org/?p=1333#comment-8600 Congratulations and all the best for the new gig! Congratulations and all the best for the new gig!

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