What’s the IKEA Effect? Simply, it is a form of narcissism where we tend to appreciate and overvalue the things WE create ourselves. So a reason we may love IKEA furniture is less about how inexpensive it is but more that we built it with our own two hands. Going it alone, as noted, can […]
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12 years ago… “What? People aren’t responding to our ads!? Quick! We need to engage with them on social media!” 8 years ago… “What? People are using their phones to find info and do research? Quick! We need to have a mobile strategy!” 4 years ago… “What? A job isn’t enough any more!? Quick! We have to make
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Many leaders argue that their people don’t have time to create content, share knowledge, answer questions, reflect on their own work, blog, etc – you know, social behaviors. No time? There is plenty of time but it’s being wasted. But where? A quick Google search on the topic of time wasting at work revealed endless
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The famous 90-9-1 of social networks is often debated as the numbers vary some based on perspective. Regardless of the numbers, most people lurk, many people contribute and a few people create. If you’re looking to up participation in your organizations ESN, here’s my advice, don’t put much energy in the 90 at all. Instead
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It’s a fact, the Business Cycle happens. Ride the wave of prosperity and growth and eventually suffer and endure the phases of contraction and pain. When things are good, good companies spend time on their employees and work to create an open and “engaged” culture. They know that employees who stay when they’re wanted to
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