Tag Archives: knowledge sharing

Improving knowledge transfer on-the-go, while formal workplace training tends to fall short

No surprise, the standard practice of knowledge transfer in many workplaces—formal training and workshops—account for only 10% to 20% of what people learn at work, says Jay Cross, expert on informal learning and systems thinking. In most cases, money and … Continue reading

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Social media inside organizations for engagement—3 benefit measures

An engaged workforce is a happier and more productive workforce, and that positively impacts the bottom line. During the continued rough economic times in 2011, a Gallup study found that firms with engaged workforces have 2.6 times the earnings per … Continue reading

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SMEs Embrace the Power of Real-Time Business Collaboration Salesforce Chatter

“Chatter is the magic of Facebook and Twitter brought to the enterprise.” Marc Benioff, CEO, Salesforce Continue reading

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The importance of social media policies

Love ’em or hate ’em, policies are important documents necessary for safeguarding the organization internally and externally. Sharing information and knowledge is so vital to today’s worker. However, companies must consider developing and implementing social media policies as the company … Continue reading

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Is your company ready for social business success?

I’d bet, there’s a pretty good chance the answer is ‘yes.’ Companies today no doubt have thousands of employees actively engaged on a personal level via more than one social platform. As your company readies its social media practice internally, … Continue reading

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Most U.S. companies shunned social media in 2009

Times are tough and have been since late 2007. Getting through the workday has been very challenging to countless numbers of American workers during the Great Recession of the 21st Century. As I hear from friends and colleagues who are … Continue reading

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Time to banish workplace dysfunction!

A topic too near and not-so-dear to my heart: workplace dysfunction. I’ve held jobs in a variety of workplace environments that did not tolerate dysfunction. These organizations offered their employees welcome opportunities to build fulfilling careers, grow levels of creativity … Continue reading

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The case for social media as a knowledge management solution

A thought on the concept of social business to accomplish the goals of real business. Continue reading

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