IV.5: Ideation
Evaluate the wide array of ideation tools and launch a solution by January 2011 Other Information:
As one member of the public suggested in the Department’s open government Ideascale community, which has helped Commerce in
implementing OMB’s “Open Government Directive,” the increased use of ideation tools could be beneficial. Ideation refers to
a family of tools designed to gather feedback from employees or the general public. They range from systems as simple as a
physical “suggestion box” or electronic mailbox to those as sophisticated as an electronic forum with a community of participants
interacting with each other. Deployment of such electronic collaboration and idea-generation tools could aid with enhancing
intra-Departmental communication. Deployment could also help ensure that the public can reach decision-makers with their thoughts
and suggestions, and share their ideas with others. Commerce is looking forward to building on its experience with Ideascale
to develop an ideation platform to solicit thoughts from its employees and the public on how it can better deliver services
and administer its programs. It is currently evaluating the wide array of ideation tools that are available and anticipates
launching a solution by January 2011.
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