It’s been a while since Attensa announced StreamServer (September 2009), another go at its idea of collecting and sharing happenings from across the enterprise and adding groupings and sharing options. From the press release: “The growth of networked information and the silo’d nature of many systems is making […]
A couple of weeks ago, I opened a new foray into organizational collaboration here on my blog. You can read that introductory post (October 13) for the context and my philosophy about organizational collaboration. In this post, I’ll put up the four foundations, and then in subsequent posts […]
When I wrote the 7 Pillars framework in 2005, it was always my intention to write more about the higher level aspects of collaboration in organizations. For attendees at any presentations or workshops when I talked about the 7 Pillars, usually there would be questions like “What about […]
Ajay just asked this question: “Are there any metrics or Assessment tools to measure the effectiveness of a Virtual or Distributed Team? I want to be able to implement some of these recommendations that I have been reading, but would like a way to measure pre and post […]
Culture is really important for collaboration technology to work in a group or organization. If the culture isn’t right, “collaboration” as a human process expressed through various communication and collaboration technologies can’t take root. I met with a new client earlier this week to talk about a senior […]
I’ve been a devotee of David Allen’s GTD approach to making things happen since the late 1990s, but mainly for my professional work. I have defined some projects and next actions on the personal and home front, but it hasn’t been until this Christmas holiday time that I’ve […]
Web conference in mid January on managing a virtual workforce: “How do you effectively manage employees that you rarely see? Working remotely can be dream for you and your employees if they’re managed efficiently and effectively. The bottom line benefits for the employer are undeniable and stats show […]
Jason talks about breaking down your big visions for the new year into smaller chunks … to increase the odds you’ll get there. “In sports training, this kind of planning addresses the ‘workout/recovery’ plan that is required for growth. In the business world, this kind of a plan […]
One virtual worker reflects on the downsides of remote work: “My telecommuting dream has come true. But, not surprisingly, reality doesn’t match the fantasy. It’s true I’m not stuck in traffic for an hour and a half a day. And, yes, I wear sweats, though on days when […]
Jason writes about needing a formal way for virtual teams to share informal conversation: “One of the sticking points of successful virtual teamwork is the importance of informal communication. Look at any study or assessment of a globally distributed team and you will see informal communication on any […]
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