Open self-disclosurealso builds the trust necessary to increase information sharing. Most importantly,the network model increases speed and quality by enabling informed and interactivedecision-making. The International Y2K Cooperation Center encouraged countries to developYear 2000 Web pages detailing their readiness and contingency plans. Nationsthat developed dynamic and informative pages early on and kept them currentwere rewarded as companies and citizens who consulted those pages took actionsfavoring the more-prepared nations. That network continues, tackling information security and policy transparency.
Participants have an incentive to share information in the mannerthey choose.
Increase return on investment by solving complex problems at the intersectionof business, government and technology. Open doors that build sustainable local partnerships and work collectivelyacross business and government. McConnell, former chief of information policy and technology at the Officeof Management and Budget, is president of McConnell International LLC .