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10 Tips on Writing the Living Web

I am becoming quite the fan of Mark Bernstein. He is a deep thinker who develops deep software and he is a keen, fluent writer. I particularly liked his 10 Tips on Writing the Living Web. (The "living web" refers to that majority of the information space that is constantly under construction.) In short, his tips are: Write for a reason. Write often. Write tight. Make good friends. Find good enemies. Let the story unfold. Stand up, speak out. Be sexy. Use your archives. Relax! Posted: 1/28/04; 10:22:19 AM #

Sorting Things Out

Information junkies, like myself, love to classify things. I recommend Sorting Things Out by Geoffrey Bowker & Susan Leigh Star. This book is about the power of classification. One of the key lessons for people designing information systems for nonprofits is that the ongoing process of classification and reclassification, not just having a useful taxonomy, is itself one of the most powerful forms of knowledge building. Posted: 1/28/04; 10:22:09 AM #

Is business waking up to the need for innovation?
	Dave Pollard asks "is business waking up to the need for innovation?" He addresses many of the same issues that I have been raising with funders and others in the nonprofit sector for years and presents a number of models for nurturing innovation, including Drucker's. He also uses some fun graphics. Posted: 1/28/04; 10:21:58 AM #