Saturday, October 01, 2005
In Wisconsin, new regional alliances are beginning to emerge, as civic leaders in Madison and Milwaukee recognize that they have more to gain from collaboration.
Here is a good article that surveys some of the recent developments. Read more.
One interesting insight: ultimatums don't work very well. A few years ago, when the mayor and university head in Milwaukee drew a line in the sand, the folks from Madison simply walked away. And that's the point: In a networked world, people have options.
Part of the challenge of building open regional innovation systems comes in creating new civic behaviors, new habits of collaboration. That's what appears to be emerging in Wisconsin.
posted by Ed Morrison |
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Some Background on EDPro Weblog
The purpose of this weblog is to help economic development professionals -- EDPros -- keep up with the changes sweeping our profession. Strap on your goggles. It's a whole new game. There are no experts any more. The only place to learn about economic development is from other EDPros who are doing it.
One other point: the prevaling approach (paradigm, if you like) in economic development is shifting from competition to collaboration. There are a lot of reaasons underlying this shift, but here's the important insight: You, your community, and your region will do better by collaborating and sharing information.
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Speaking and workshops on Open Source Economic Development
As the idea of Open Source Economic Development starts spreading, more people are asking about it. Visit the I-Open web site to learn more. My colleagues and I are happy to explain the basic concepts in a talk or a workshop. E-mail Susan Alshuler if you'd like to learn more about workshops and speaking.
Background on Ed Morrison
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Collaborations between Madison and Milwaukee
