Posts Tagged ‘communication’

Falling short of improving transparency

A new study by University of Maryland researchers finds a growing use of Twitter among members of Congress but the purpose and content of their messages fall short of improving government transparency. ... more for subscribers only! Please Login to continue reading or Register to get full acces to the...
December 4th, 2009 | 01 (7) 2009 / html, Choosing | Read More

Managing up

Steps to lead (but not damage) your boss. By Joe Takash. The rare act of transparent communication with one’s professional superior or superiors to get needs met, thoughts heard and contribute to the success of boss, team and organization requires courageous upward leadership with the intent to establish...
November 27th, 2009 | 01 (7) 2009 / html, Working | Read More

Space invasion

Cross the boundaries at your own risk. By Carol Kinsey Goman. As a consultant and professional speaker, I often travel by myself and frequently dine alone. This affords me the opportunity to combine two of my favorite pastimes: eating great food and watching people. One night at dinner in an oceanside...
November 14th, 2009 | 01 (6) 2009 / html, Cover stories, FREE articles, Living | Read More

The digital native manifesto

By Robert Dürhager and Timo Heuer. Translated by Paul Morland. Robert Dürhager is a student of philosophy and computer sciences at the Free University of Berlin with a special focus on the culture of the Internet and its impact on society. Timo Heuer works as a journalist and is a trailblazer...
November 13th, 2009 | 01 (6) 2009 / html, FREE articles, Living | Read More

KM Six Pack #4

Company: Not managing but enabling knowledge. By Jerry Ash. This is the fourth in a series of six articles introducing newly engaged employees and managers to the basics of knowledge-based enterprise. Before cultural change in a knowledge-based organization can occur on the shop floor, the right corporate...
September 17th, 2009 | 01 (5) 2009 / html, FREE articles, K-Factor | Read More

KM Six Pack #3

Technology: Not the solution, but essential support system. By Jerry Ash. This is the third in a series of six articles introducing newly engaged employees and managers to the basics of knowledge-based enterprise. Although often technology is mistakenly characterized as a knowledge management delivery...
August 17th, 2009 | 01 (4) 2009 / html, FREE articles, K-Factor | Read More

Decentralizing stewardship

Minister’s decision a lesson in the power of empowerment. By Jerry Ash. There is no better way to understand how the rules can change, how people can become engaged in making better decisions, and how surprise and discovery can ignite communities than to follow the collection plate of a community church...
July 13th, 2009 | 01 (3) 2009 / html, Choosing, Cover stories, FREE articles | Read More