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Mining for knowledge in a social word
Converting tacit knowledge to explicit knowledge is nearly impossible, but managing it through dialogue and social platforms is achievable.
Links for July 18 2010
Why compensation models work against innovation by Jeffrey Phillips on Innovate on Purpose Quote: I honestly believe that if a firm seeks to become more
Foto Friday: Mom & Baby Big Horn Sheep
Another Big Horn Sheep & Baby from Zion National Park . I wish I hadn't cut off the top of the baby. Captured wth Canon 7D and Canon 400mm 5.6 L. see
Mining for Knowledge
In my doctoral research, I've been researching ways to improve knowledge capture and sharing methods, specifically within project teams but the ideas can
Blog Milestone – 4 years old
My first post on this blog was July 14 2006...exactly four years ago I posted an excerpt from a paper I wrote in my MBA program in a post titled The
Small Business Technology Outsourcing
I've been thinking about approaches to small business technology initiatives and whether it makes sense for small business to outsource a good portion of
Links for July 11 2010
Who Owns Social Media? Everyone and No One by Steve Radick on Social Media Strategery Quote: Does Marketing own Social media? PR? What about IT? All good
Foto Friday – Grafton UT, Ghost Town
Here's a photo taken at the Grafton Utah ghost town, just outside of Zion National Park. We couldn't get close to the buildings on the day we went but got
Are you managing the constraints or leading your people?
I've just started reading Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter (affiliate link) by Liz Wiseman and Greg McKeown. Actually...I've only
Mark McDonald on IT Planning for 2011
Mark McDonald, of Gartner, offers some excellent tips for IT planning for 2011 in a post titled Three things to think about as you plan for 2011. In the
Links for July 4 2010
I assume I'm below average by Derek Sivers Quote: To assume you're below average is to admit you're a beginner. It puts you in student mind. It keeps your
Foto Friday – Barn Owl
This is a Barn Owl from a recent visit to the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center's First Saturday event. Notice the differences in the wings...the owl can
I can, but should I?
A simple question that can do so much. Whether hiring or choosing vendors, take a few seconds to ask: I can, but should I?
Open Leadership – Book review
I grabbed a copy of Open Leadership: How Social Technology Can Transform the Way You Lead (affiliate link) by Charlene Li for my business trip last week.
Links for June 27 2010
Competition is overrated by Chris Dixon on cdixon.org Quote: Startups are primarly competing against indifference, lack of awareness, and lack of
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