Web/Tech
Disruptive Technology Changes: Great Progress or Failed Promise?
Rolling out technology related changes is not plug-and-play, neither does it have to be prep-and-pray. How can the ensuing changes resonate with the organization? Allison highlights what and who we need to cater to, beyond just the technology design and process definition.
Read MoreFreelancers Part 2: Integrating External Talent (Even During Organizational Change)
What factors promote a mutually positive and productive experience of hiring external talents (i.e. independent contractors)? Are your corporate polices dynamic enough to attract the highly specialized skills of this growing group mobile individuals, while averting the we-versus-them mentality between your permanent staff and them? Karen continues in Part Two, offering insightful guidelines.
Read MoreFreelancers: An Underrated Source of Critical Talent to Tap (Even During Organizational Change)
Have you ever wished you had a bigger team to complete a project on time but lack the headcount to hire full-time staff? Have you ever wished you had a staff with the expertise you need but only for your current project? Karen shares why freelancers are an underrated source of critical talent that you should tap on, even during organizational change.
Read MoreWalk a Mile in My Shoes (to build effective relationships)
How often does your customer-facing team(s) and technologies team(s) standoff over disagreements? As leaders, how do we walk a mile with not one but both camps? Read about Brian's experiences turning contentious relations (between the teams,) into collaborative respect amongst his stakeholders, shorter development timelines plus resource alignments!
Read MoreUnderstanding Wikis
How can wikis play an innovative role as a social software in your organization? Read this white paper from Ziff Davis to allow you to make informed decisions!
Read MoreFor the record, Wikipedia has some roots in Chicago
Wikipedia - founded in 2001, interactive encyclopedia, voluntarily authored in 250 languages, over 5 million articles, among the 15 most trafficked Web sites in the world, generates no revenue, relies on donations. Check out Brad Spirrison's article that traces wiki to Chicago.
Read MoreNPR: Social Networking Technology Boosts Job Recruiting
National Public Radio [NPR] presents LinkedIn as a social networking technology for recruiting and the retained executive search trade. Read the story on how to use LinkedIn as the primary means to finding opportunities.
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