USC CPD Perspectives: Publication on Network Analysis

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CPD Perspectives: Mapping the Great Beyond Apr 30, 2010 In the most recent issue of CPD Perspectives, Mapping the Great Beyond: Identifying Meaningful Networks in Public Diplomacy, Dr. Ali Fisher highlights the importance of mapping social networks for the field of public diplomacy. In part one of Mapping the Great Beyond, Fisher discusses the value … Read More “USC CPD Perspectives: Publication on Network Analysis” »

Entering the Network Phase in Public Diplomacy

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Data mapping, Dispersed Networks, Network analysis, networks, Public Diplomacy

I had the pleasure of writing this with Gerard Lemos for the USC CPD Blog: We have been on the cusp of the network phase in Public Diplomacy for some time now, but as yet we have not fully crossed the threshold and adopted the operating model of a network based approach. Our operating model will … Read More “Entering the Network Phase in Public Diplomacy” »

PD, Gender Gap Data and the ‘flimsy new framework’

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Data mapping, Habits of engagement

Indra Adnan’s piece in the Huffington Post outlines the future of the Downing Street Project; The Downing Street Project is going to shift its gaze from equal representation for women, to the much broader question of the gender dynamics of the public sphere and its effect on society… [It is hoped this will develop] a … Read More “PD, Gender Gap Data and the ‘flimsy new framework’” »

Nice video as model for network PD

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Dispersed Networks, Network analysis, Public Diplomacy

Nice video – seems to be a useful way of thinking about ideas diffusing through a dispersed network. Trying to understanding the network and identify important elements within it provides a means of making diffusion more likely. What makes a node important depends on perspective and what you are trying to achieve, so attempting to … Read More “Nice video as model for network PD” »

What does this video have to do with Public Diplomacy 2.0?

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Dispersed Networks, networks, Public Diplomacy

The run-in to the Christmas break has seen the production of numerous pieces about Gov 2.0 and PD 2.0. As comments on them have got a little long I’ve attached them here rather than have an overly long blog post. Many of these have been hot on the potential of ‘new’ tools but less clear … Read More “What does this video have to do with Public Diplomacy 2.0?” »

16 Azar part 2

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A quick map to demonstrate the variety of indivdiuals Tweeting through #16Azar to 11:08 GMT. Larger spheres are the hours, smaller ones the contributers. Interestingly a large number of individuals have only been active for one or two hours, with relatively few near the middle of the map active over a longer period of time.

What does 1.4 million tweets looks like? The #IranElection data: (update on USC Public Diplomacy blog post)

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Following on from the data posted on the USC Public Diplomacy blog, a few people asked why not include #IranElection – the answer was twofold, first it had so much more traffic it would have dwarfed the others, making distinctions harder to identify. Second, the level of traffic limited the extent to which a user … Read More “What does 1.4 million tweets looks like? The #IranElection data: (update on USC Public Diplomacy blog post)” »

Using digital media? Be serious about visualizing the data

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Data mapping, Network analysis, networks, online, Public Diplomacy, Virtual Communities

While the enthusiasm for using digital media to engage with individuals around the world shows little sign of abating, interestingly the enthusiasm for discussing hard data about those interactions seems to be lagging behind. While not every Public Diplomat need nor can be expected to have a detailed knowledge of vast spreadsheets with numerous columns and … Read More “Using digital media? Be serious about visualizing the data” »