Comments on: Open Data and Application Contests: Government 2.0 at the Peak of Inflated Expectations http://blogs.gartner.com/andrea_dimaio/2009/09/22/open-data-and-application-contests-government-2-0-at-the-peak-of-inflated-expectations/ A member of the Gartner Blog Network Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:26:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Is Government 2.0 Already Heading Toward the Trough of Disillusionment? http://blogs.gartner.com/andrea_dimaio/2009/09/22/open-data-and-application-contests-government-2-0-at-the-peak-of-inflated-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-3790 Is Government 2.0 Already Heading Toward the Trough of Disillusionment? Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:14:03 +0000 http://blogs.gartner.com/andrea_dimaio/2009/09/22/open-data-and-application-contests-government-2-0-at-the-peak-of-inflated-expectations/#comment-3790 [...] a post published in September I observed that  Government 2.0 is rapidly reaching what we at Gartner [...] [...] a post published in September I observed that  Government 2.0 is rapidly reaching what we at Gartner [...]

]]> By: Is Government 2.0 overhyped? http://blogs.gartner.com/andrea_dimaio/2009/09/22/open-data-and-application-contests-government-2-0-at-the-peak-of-inflated-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-3401 Is Government 2.0 overhyped? Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:20:43 +0000 http://blogs.gartner.com/andrea_dimaio/2009/09/22/open-data-and-application-contests-government-2-0-at-the-peak-of-inflated-expectations/#comment-3401 [...] as more an more governments put open data and e-participation initiatives in their agenda. Even if it is overhyped (which it partly is), I think this movement will stay here for ever. For these [...] [...] as more an more governments put open data and e-participation initiatives in their agenda. Even if it is overhyped (which it partly is), I think this movement will stay here for ever. For these [...]

]]> By: Is Government 2.0 overhyped? - Social Networks http://blogs.gartner.com/andrea_dimaio/2009/09/22/open-data-and-application-contests-government-2-0-at-the-peak-of-inflated-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-3394 Is Government 2.0 overhyped? - Social Networks Sun, 24 Jan 2010 01:22:13 +0000 http://blogs.gartner.com/andrea_dimaio/2009/09/22/open-data-and-application-contests-government-2-0-at-the-peak-of-inflated-expectations/#comment-3394 [...] as more an more governments put open data and e-participation initiatives in their agenda. Even if it is overhyped (which it partly is), I think this movement will stay here for ever. For these [...] [...] as more an more governments put open data and e-participation initiatives in their agenda. Even if it is overhyped (which it partly is), I think this movement will stay here for ever. For these [...]

]]> By: Let’s start taking stock of gov20: call for papers « Benchmarking e-government in web 2.0 http://blogs.gartner.com/andrea_dimaio/2009/09/22/open-data-and-application-contests-government-2-0-at-the-peak-of-inflated-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-3374 Let’s start taking stock of gov20: call for papers « Benchmarking e-government in web 2.0 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:16:31 +0000 http://blogs.gartner.com/andrea_dimaio/2009/09/22/open-data-and-application-contests-government-2-0-at-the-peak-of-inflated-expectations/#comment-3374 [...] be transformed into something else. In particular, I share the impression of Andrea di Maio about gov20 being at the top of the hype, although I am positive about mash-up contests. In other words, I am afraid of a major backlash in [...] [...] be transformed into something else. In particular, I share the impression of Andrea di Maio about gov20 being at the top of the hype, although I am positive about mash-up contests. In other words, I am afraid of a major backlash in [...]

]]> By: Building a city that thinks like the web | DavidCrow.ca http://blogs.gartner.com/andrea_dimaio/2009/09/22/open-data-and-application-contests-government-2-0-at-the-peak-of-inflated-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-2275 Building a city that thinks like the web | DavidCrow.ca Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:13:11 +0000 http://blogs.gartner.com/andrea_dimaio/2009/09/22/open-data-and-application-contests-government-2-0-at-the-peak-of-inflated-expectations/#comment-2275 [...] (I feel like I’ve said this before). “More and more governments state that opening government data is their priority, from the U.S: to the UK, from Australia to Belgium. Application contests (or mashup or idea contests) to engage citizen developers in creating new and valuable applications that leverage government data” – Andrea DiMaio [...] [...] (I feel like I’ve said this before). “More and more governments state that opening government data is their priority, from the U.S: to the UK, from Australia to Belgium. Application contests (or mashup or idea contests) to engage citizen developers in creating new and valuable applications that leverage government data” – Andrea DiMaio [...]

]]> By: An Endless Stream of Government Data Contests http://blogs.gartner.com/andrea_dimaio/2009/09/22/open-data-and-application-contests-government-2-0-at-the-peak-of-inflated-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-2001 An Endless Stream of Government Data Contests Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:49:04 +0000 http://blogs.gartner.com/andrea_dimaio/2009/09/22/open-data-and-application-contests-government-2-0-at-the-peak-of-inflated-expectations/#comment-2001 [...] I said a while ago, this is a sign that government 2.0 is reaching what we at Gartner call the peak of inflated expectation. It is also a clear demonstration of how governments work: once somebody has a new idea that works [...] [...] I said a while ago, this is a sign that government 2.0 is reaching what we at Gartner call the peak of inflated expectation. It is also a clear demonstration of how governments work: once somebody has a new idea that works [...]

]]> By: All The World Is The Same When It Comes To Government 2.0… Or Not? http://blogs.gartner.com/andrea_dimaio/2009/09/22/open-data-and-application-contests-government-2-0-at-the-peak-of-inflated-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-1822 All The World Is The Same When It Comes To Government 2.0… Or Not? Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:34:59 +0000 http://blogs.gartner.com/andrea_dimaio/2009/09/22/open-data-and-application-contests-government-2-0-at-the-peak-of-inflated-expectations/#comment-1822 [...] true, I believe that UK officials are equally worried with the way freedom of information works. In a post published a while ago, I mentioned how a client was expressing his worries that more open data would stress existing FOI [...] [...] true, I believe that UK officials are equally worried with the way freedom of information works. In a post published a while ago, I mentioned how a client was expressing his worries that more open data would stress existing FOI [...]

]]> By: Kim Patrick Kobza http://blogs.gartner.com/andrea_dimaio/2009/09/22/open-data-and-application-contests-government-2-0-at-the-peak-of-inflated-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-1809 Kim Patrick Kobza Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:43:32 +0000 http://blogs.gartner.com/andrea_dimaio/2009/09/22/open-data-and-application-contests-government-2-0-at-the-peak-of-inflated-expectations/#comment-1809 This is exactly the right point. Time to refocus. Doesn't the challenge lie in two areas?: (1) The fuzzy definition of gov 2.0 by many; and, (2) A clear definition of deliverables and measurables - in other words a methodology. If we use Yochai Benkler's paradigm (the Wealth of Networks), an appropriate justification for our investment in Gov2 is the enablement of social production to drive value. How can government convert the enormous potential of free contributions made be citizens, employees, and stakeholders into meaningful results? See also, Value Conversion by Verna Allee @http:www,valuenetworks.com. To best arrive at effective measurement of Gov 2.0 benefits we have to make clear distinctions between the many processes of government. Government serves two classes of purpose, one to deliver services; the second, to deliberate and formulate policy with respect to projects, issues, events, rules and regulation. Both entail many sub-processes that best leverage social production in very different ways. The fuzzy logic being deployed today fails by focusing on data production and portal based publication. It also fails by confusing and equating the value of social network portals with a much broader understanding of network opportunity (much of which has a social dimension). The obvious reason for the miss is that the discussion is technology centric. What is different about technology needs in Gov 2.0 versus other waves of technology development, such as CRM, ERP and broad based collaboration systems is that effective Gov 2.0 is not as "transactional". It is largely behavioral and behavioral logic must be reflected in the application logic and taxonomies of the technology expression. The behavioral logic and the business and delivery models all must be in alignment across a wide range of processes and subprocesses for gov 2.0 to be effective. Until we get to that point of understanding - with hope, greatly simplified, the Gov 2.0 "movement" will struggle with results. (See also, Recent article published at govloop and http:www.inflectionbykim.com Gov 2.0 Glitz and Gab, Right Track, Wrong Track?) This is exactly the right point. Time to refocus.

Doesn’t the challenge lie in two areas?:

(1) The fuzzy definition of gov 2.0 by many; and,
(2) A clear definition of deliverables and measurables – in other words a methodology.

If we use Yochai Benkler’s paradigm (the Wealth of Networks), an appropriate justification for our investment in Gov2 is the enablement of social production to drive value. How can government convert the enormous potential of free contributions made be citizens, employees, and stakeholders into meaningful results? See also, Value Conversion by Verna Allee @http:www,valuenetworks.com.

To best arrive at effective measurement of Gov 2.0 benefits we have to make clear distinctions between the many processes of government. Government serves two classes of purpose, one to deliver services; the second, to deliberate and formulate policy with respect to projects, issues, events, rules and regulation. Both entail many sub-processes that best leverage social production in very different ways.

The fuzzy logic being deployed today fails by focusing on data production and portal based publication. It also fails by confusing and equating the value of social network portals with a much broader understanding of network opportunity (much of which has a social dimension).

The obvious reason for the miss is that the discussion is technology centric. What is different about technology needs in Gov 2.0 versus other waves of technology development, such as CRM, ERP and broad based collaboration systems is that effective Gov 2.0 is not as “transactional”. It is largely behavioral and behavioral logic must be reflected in the application logic and taxonomies of the technology expression. The behavioral logic and the business and delivery models all must be in alignment across a wide range of processes and subprocesses for gov 2.0 to be effective.

Until we get to that point of understanding – with hope, greatly simplified, the Gov 2.0 “movement” will struggle with results.

(See also, Recent article published at govloop and http:www.inflectionbykim.com Gov 2.0 Glitz and Gab, Right Track, Wrong Track?)

]]> By: Government 2.0 Hype Comparison « Spaghetti Testing | Peter Smith http://blogs.gartner.com/andrea_dimaio/2009/09/22/open-data-and-application-contests-government-2-0-at-the-peak-of-inflated-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-1742 Government 2.0 Hype Comparison « Spaghetti Testing | Peter Smith Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:45:03 +0000 http://blogs.gartner.com/andrea_dimaio/2009/09/22/open-data-and-application-contests-government-2-0-at-the-peak-of-inflated-expectations/#comment-1742 [...] US government at the peak of inflated expectations? Well, that’s how Gartner analyst’s Andrea Dimaio sees it, and I can’t quibble with [...] [...] US government at the peak of inflated expectations? Well, that’s how Gartner analyst’s Andrea Dimaio sees it, and I can’t quibble with [...]

]]> By: Mapping Government 2.0 against the Hype Curve | eaves.ca http://blogs.gartner.com/andrea_dimaio/2009/09/22/open-data-and-application-contests-government-2-0-at-the-peak-of-inflated-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-1740 Mapping Government 2.0 against the Hype Curve | eaves.ca Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:14:56 +0000 http://blogs.gartner.com/andrea_dimaio/2009/09/22/open-data-and-application-contests-government-2-0-at-the-peak-of-inflated-expectations/#comment-1740 [...] week Andrea DiMaio wrote an interesting post on how Government 2.0 may be approaching the peak of the hype cycle. I'd never seen the hype cycle [...] [...] week Andrea DiMaio wrote an interesting post on how Government 2.0 may be approaching the peak of the hype cycle. I'd never seen the hype cycle [...]

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