by Katherine Boyd | Feb 26, 2016 | Civic Technology, Data-driven decisions, Seattle Data
“This is not just about transparency, but about creativity and partnership.” -Mayor Ed Murray, at the Open Data Policy signing Friday, February 26th was an exciting day for Civic Technology in Seattle: Mayor Ed Murray formally signed the city’s new Executive Order on...
by Katherine Boyd | Feb 22, 2016 | Civic Technology, Data-driven decisions, Interview, Seattle Data
On February 17, I interviewed Jonathan Kumar, the lead of GiveSafe, a new nonprofit that helps people give “the moment you see a need.” GiveSafe provides electronic, quarter-sized “beacons” to people who are in need – usually folks asking for money on the street....
by Katherine Boyd | Feb 2, 2016 | Civic Technology, Data-driven decisions, Interview, Seattle Data
Last week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Candace Faber, the new Civic Technology Advocate for the City of Seattle. An assist from Wikipedia: Civic technology is “technology… that enables engagement or participation of the public for stronger...
by Katherine Boyd | Jan 17, 2016 | Data-driven decisions, Survey data, Transportation data
For those who don’t know, TRB is the international mega-conference for transportation professionals. It’s held in Washington DC every January. This is the 95th year, making TRB older than the Winter Olympics, movies with sound, and Charles Lindbergh’s flight across...
by Katherine Boyd | May 14, 2015 | Data-driven decisions
Managing Millennials? Consider giving them more regular, informal feedback. Millennials Want to Be Coached at Work, Harvard Business Review