We know a good story can give momentum to a vision or idea. I previously posted here on the utility of data visualization as a way to improve your story telling. This week I learnt more about data visualization tools from A Consumer’s Guide to Low-Cost Data Visualization Tools, and tried out a couple of […]
Some low-cost data visualization tools that can enhance your story telling
October 4, 2009 by · 1 Comment
Caring about others around the world – another calamity in the Philippines
September 28, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
I don’t know what to say other than more heartbreaking news from the Philippines. Just finished communicating with some people I was working with, in Manila, only a few weeks ago. Over the weekend just passed, they were fighting for their very survival! On Saturday, September 26, a tropical storm brought almost 14 inches of […]
Acknowledge your thoughts then say "hello": A good strategy for working abroad
September 14, 2009 by · 5 Comments
Just back in Canada after a six week assignment in the Philippines, with the Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO), working as a Volunteer Advisor to the e-Governance for Municipal Development (eGov4MD) project. Orchestrated by the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP), the project exemplifies the potential of collaboration (see my post 27 Ways Filipinos […]
27 ways Filipinos create successful, collaborative e-Governance projects
September 4, 2009 by · 11 Comments
From a global perspective, the Philippines is seriously lacking in financial resources.Of course this presents a major challenge to project delivery.Yet, increasingly I’m appreciating other ways, beyond the allocation of more funds, which contribute to project success. As I see it in practice, here in the Philippines, at the heart of those other ways are […]
Personal paths intersect on e-Government project in San Felipe, Philippines
September 2, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
The project team has been assembled and sprung into action. Each team member brings their own personal stories to the project. I thought I’d briefly share the stories of three people I’ve met this week; Frederick Torres, Elsie Alip and Mark Nery. All are members of the eBPLS (e-Business Permit & Licensing System) project in […]
Developing staff capacities in order to sustain momentum on Philippines e-Governance project
August 28, 2009 by · 1 Comment
This past week I spent time with the eRPTS (electronic Real Property Taxation System) project team in San Antonio, Zambales province, Philippines. As regular readers of this blog will know, for the last month I’ve been in the Philippines as a Volunteer Advisor to the eGov4MD project (of which eRPTS is a sub-project), with the […]
The Mayor: At the centre of e-Governance in Dinalupihan, Philippines
August 21, 2009 by · 2 Comments
Joel Payumo is Mayor of the Municipality of Dinalupihan, Bataan Province, Philippines. As Mayor he has many people seeking his attention. This week I was one of those people. I’m here in Dinalupihan as a Volunteer Advisor (VA) to the eGov4MD project, with the Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO). The eGov4MD project is an international […]
