Category Archives: Creativity

Aberdeen Cultural Hackathon 4th – 5th May

Posted on 8 April 2013 by ian

Aberdeen’s newest Hackathon is all set to go ahead! Mark your diaries for 4th and 5th May. Details of how to get involved in this coding weekend with a difference are below. After several weeks of trying to agree dates … Continue reading →

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Two great new Google projects

Posted on 23 March 2011 by ian

Two new Google projects crossed my radar today – and very interesting they both are, too. The first is Google For Non-profits.  It offers the chance to reach and engage supporters, raise awareness of campaigns, improve operations, and a mass … Continue reading →

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How to stifle creativity

Posted on 13 March 2011 by ian

The post “How to Stifle Creativity In Local Government” over at http://welovelocalgovernment.wordpress.com is right on the money. I’d suggest some additions: when presented with a suggestion, tell them to find out how the private sector would do it, and prescribe … Continue reading →

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