Before you implement enterprise social technology or a strategy to use what you have, don’t make the mistake of starting with gimmicky activities that only get you to phase one, adoption. Remember, the goal is adaptation; adaption to a new level of connectedness, openness and working collaboratively. Changing behaviors is key but it doesn’t start […]
A More Social Org Starts with Beliefs Not Behavior Change Read More »
You can sense it. An economic slow down is approaching. The dreaded “R” word. When it hits and demand drops, savvy business leaders make moves – fast! Time is critical, head and heart come into play but in the end those functions, process and people that don’t appear to impact the bottom line are deemed
Why Wait for the Storm to Hit? Read More »
I’m still reflecting on the the day spent with some very passionate and knowledgeable internal communications folks at SwoopChat in NYC a few weeks ago. This user event featured many short, impressive presentations from larger organizations implementing enterprise social platforms. The stories of successes and challenges were shared with candor and energy and all were
Collaboration is (still) Not a Technology Issue Read More »
I always loved this sketch by Hugh MacLeod (@gapingvoid), It was released in 2005 and titled Hierarchy vs Flow. At first glance you chuckle and then you pause and ponder your own organization’s hierarchy and then finally you start thinking about where you sit in the mix. Sure it’s a cynical view of the
The Sociopaths, The Clueless, The Losers and the Remedy. Read More »
Leaders want more creativity and innovation and rightfully they know this starts with having the right people. So they lean on their recruiters to find the candidates they want but fail to adjust their internal systems so that once aboard these progressive people can thrive. It doesn’t start with the the recruiter’s marching orders. It
Hiring Differently Isn’t Going to Make a Difference Unless… Read More »
