The document discusses the transformative power of social software for communities and collaboration, emphasizing its implications over technical aspects. It suggests the potential for a national community of practice among governors and local collaborations to enhance knowledge sharing and communication. Additionally, it promotes Learning Pool as a resource for technology and support in these endeavors.

1. Communities and Collaboration Dave Briggs Community Evangelist

2. @davebriggs [email_address] www.davepress.net

3. @davebriggs [email_address] www.davepress.net

5. This stuff changes lives

6. From the benefits office to Downing Street in 5 years (and a blog)

12. (that’s 1,743,281)

16. The interesting thing about social software is not the software. It’s the implications of using it.

17. Openess Transparency Collaboration Cooperation

18. How could community and collaboration help governors?

19. A national community of practice sharing knowledge and experience?

20. Local communities that link up activity across a certain area?

21. Using online tools to improve communication and cooperation between governors at a single school?

22. Learning Pool can help with the tech, and the other stuff too

23. So do get in touch! [email_address]