Learning

AmericaSpeaks and Ascentum make a point of regularly summarizing some of the insights that emerge from our work into brief reports and analyses that can serve as a resource for others.  Have a look, then contact us to offer feedback, tell us which topics we should address next, or explore potential areas for collaboration.

• Assessing Public Participation in an Open Government Era (PDF).  AmericaSpeaks analyzed the public participation activities described in Federal Agencies’ Open Government Plans, identified best practices and leaders, and made recommendations that would enable Agencies to offer the public a greater role in shaping policy.

• Participation and Open Government Web Sites (PDF). Learn more about how federal agencies can meet the President’s open government goals on their new open government web site.

• Open Policy Making 101 (PDF).10 questions to ask before launching your online public consultation.

• Introducing Government Agencies to Web 2.0 (PDF). What do agencies need to know about social media? When a visitor becomes community.

• A Manager’s Guide to Citizen Deliberation (PDF). IBM’s Center for the Business of Government released a practical guide for federal managers written by AmericaSpeaks. The aim of the guide is help shape public involvement practices and deepen understanding of public deliberation at the federal level.

• Open Government Recommendations from Federal Managers (PDF). Federal managers from more than 20 federal agencies came together in 2009 to develop recommendations for Open Government.