About me
Work stuff…
I have a varied background ranging from Enterprise Architecture, Sustainability and Community Development, Tourism & Economic Development, Business Administration, Communications and Strategic ICT.
I am not an “Expert” or a “Guru” but I do like trying new things and enabling others to do the same. I also enjoy sharing ideas and talking with like-minded people.
Currently my working life is divided between a number of roles (paid and voluntary).
Currently I am the Digital Communications Manager at Devon County Council, which is essentially about championing and developing the digital agenda within the council as well as being responsible for the councils Corporate Website and Intranet.
I’m also the CitizenScape Product Owner with Public I – A leading supplier of e-participation products and services to the public sector by supporting the strategic use of technology for communication and engagement and democratic renewal.
My role is to champion strategic technical enhancements and the end user experience.
I’m also a Non Executive Director at Cosmic – A leading social enterprise based in Devon offering a range of high quality I.T. services.
As a Non-executive director of Cosmic we have responsibilities in the following areas – Strategy, Performance, Risk and People.
I’m also a School Governor within my community – Chair of Resources Committee and Lead Governor for ICT.
I’m also a member of the Exeter Consortium Management Board – this is in my capacity as a School Governor.
Interests…
I’m inspired and motivated by the space that exists in the middle of technology, people and participation.
I am fascinated and keen to explore how people interact with information and technology to enable and facilitate local and global change.
I’m passionate about the role of schools in the community, the future of teaching and education as well School Governance.
I’m very committed to ethical and social business and in particular the role of social enterprise in society.
Values…
I work to live and live to have fun.
I strive to add value in everything I do and you can see my personal ethos here
Family…
I am married to Sharon and we have two boys – we also have a black labrador.
I enjoy cycling, karate, walking, having fun and spending quality time with my family.
Connect with me
- Google +
- Skype: carlhaggerty
- GTalk: carlhaggerty76
- GovLoop
- Governing People
- IDeA – Communities of Practice
I believe there is always something to learn from everyone I meet.
Welcome, participate, contribute, engage and share your thoughts
Carl
Feb 02, 2009 @ 06:45:27
Hi Carl,
I just wanted to contact you and let you know I’ve found your blog incredibly helpful. I have recently begun working in local government in Melbourne.
We are in the process of redeveloping the website and also using the redevelopment as an opportunity to encourage council to use social media. I look forward to continuing to trek through your posts around content strategy and how council’s can use social media.
Jade
Jun 11, 2009 @ 12:07:53
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Jul 21, 2009 @ 14:26:44
Aug 14, 2009 @ 11:56:48
Hello Carl.
Thanks for your kind comments.
The reason for my post on our WaistLine revolved around my frustration at the value (not) people put on LG web sites. I wanted toraise the issue ov value as opposed to the myopic view of cost, particularly the flawed value of cost per visitor.
I am currently working on a post about where the web should sit in a LG organisation so keep your eye open for that… not sure if it is going out on the waistline or on Public Sector Forums. It is perhaps a bit contentious for our web site. We shall see.
Once again thanks for your comments.
I am happy to take e-mails or calls about the value of web btw.
Just ring Lincolnshire County Council and ask for me.
My e-mail is peter.barton@lincolnshire.gov.uk and I have no problem with you publishing that.
Cheers.
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BTW I like your dog
Sep 09, 2009 @ 16:08:01
Hi Carl,
Excellent site. You may be interested in this post we wrote recently on the planned government funding cuts on what this will mean for local government contract management: http://dolphinsoftware.wordpress.com/2009/09/08/expected-government-cuts-in-funding-in-uk-local-government-increase-the-need-for-better-contract-management/
Jan 25, 2010 @ 22:13:36
Hi
I found your blog through the RSS feed from “Where in Devon”. I work in the library service and am really pleased to see that you liked Location, Location, Location.
I am still finding my way around RSS feeds etc.
Anne
Feb 14, 2010 @ 12:19:16
Hello Carl,
Interesting stuff on social media. I may want to come down to Devon talk to you about what you are doing. It seems we are on parallel paths in some ways
Oct 05, 2011 @ 13:15:58
Hi Carl,
I just wanted to say that I enjoy reading your blog.
It’s nice to read about how you go about doing things.
Adrian Campbell
Oct 05, 2011 @ 15:35:19
Thank you Adrian…It is nice to get feedback on my blog as a whole…It is very much appreciated
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