Category: Government

Autonomy, mastery, and sense of purpose

Published by Mike Kujawski on August 25, 2010

I have stumbled across this RSA Animate video on a few occasions now, most recently on Kneale Mann’s thought-provoking blog, YouIntegrate. It’s an adaptation of Dan Pink’s talk at an RSA event. This video illustrates the hidden truths behind what really motivates us at home and in the workplace. I wanted to share it with you in light of what the Government of Canada is currently doing regarding innovation incentives.

BC “Apps for Climate Change” contest needs your vote!

Published by Mike Kujawski on August 24, 2010

I love open data initiatives; Especially when they are Canadian (my home turf). I wrote about the premise behind the Apps for Climate Change contest back in April, and now that we have submissions, I want to remind you to vote. The total number of submissions that met all requirements is 16, a huge success in my opinion given the infancy of apps contests in Canada. You can see demos and vote for your favourite apps here.

The B.C. Apps for Climate Action Contest

Published by Mike Kujawski on April 27, 2010

I recently received an email from a gentleman named Rod Deacon (Public Affairs Bureau in Victoria B.C.) with some information regarding the Apps 4 Climate Action initiative. I wanted to share some of his “public” information with you to give it added visibility.