Lauren LockwoodinPollinator: the Bloom Works blogThe Path to Digital Transformation is Behind YouEvery new digital leader feels compelled to define a vision for transformation. Is it worth it? The answer is…Dec 15, 2020Dec 15, 2020
Lauren LockwoodKnowledge shouldn’t be limited to insights from our direct networksHow many times have you been inspired by an innovative project happening in a city somewhere but then struggled to find a link to it months…May 29, 20181May 29, 20181
Lauren LockwoodA recipe for collaboration between citiesEveryone’s going digital. There’s no reason to go it alone.Oct 27, 20171Oct 27, 20171
Lauren LockwoodThe hardest part of killing government legalese isn’t what you’d expectImagine you’re a concerned parent, familiarizing yourself with the City Council Education Committee. You find this description online: “The…Oct 3, 2017Oct 3, 2017
Lauren LockwoodSaying goodbye to Boston (for now)I still remember my first trip to Boston’s City Hall. You can’t help but be struck by the impressive amounts of concrete that form the…May 16, 20171May 16, 20171
Lauren LockwoodWhy online government services often suck — in one graphicWe regularly poll users on their feelings when interacting with the City of Boston online. When they have a good experience, how do they…Feb 14, 2017Feb 14, 2017
Lauren LockwoodA call for product managers in government(or why puppies make lousy Christmas gifts)Nov 2, 2016Nov 2, 2016
Lauren LockwoodConversations in civic techIn Dec 2014, I left my job down the street at a fast growing startup to work at Boston’s City Hall. I was drawn to the deep bench of talent…Sep 20, 2016Sep 20, 2016
Lauren LockwoodA manifesto on government acronymsWhen we started down the path of re-writing content for the new Boston.gov, our commitment to using accessible language was soon tested by…Sep 19, 2016Sep 19, 2016