Tag: collaboration
The problem is that there is a solution
To a large extent, our thinking is conditioned by what we know is possible. Therefore, our solutions often only address the symptoms of a problem instead of the root causes.
The Xpragmatic View #194 - April 7, 2012
Collaboration as it is – Working together, alone – Part 7
Collaboration is the participation of independent actors in mutual interactions to deliver a specific result, either chosen or not. The so-called collaboration is the result of the interactions that occur, but collaboration is not the purpose.
The Xpragmatic View #193 - March 17, 2012
Collaboration as it is – Working together, alone – Part 6
More and better collaboration has always been the mantra of Enterprise 2.0. Is Enterprise 2.0 a game changer for collaboration?
The Xpragmatic View #192 - March 10, 2012
Collaboration as it is – Working together, alone – Part 5
Collaboration within the enterprise is difficult because most of the defence mechanisms that exist in normal social contexts cannot be deployed within the enterprise.
The Xpragmatic View #191 - March 3, 2012
Collaboration as it is – Working together, alone – Part 4
Words are an extremely poor representation of our reality and it only gets worse when we write them down, especially in PowerPoint.
The Xpragmatic View #190 - February 25, 2012
Collaboration as it is – Working together, alone – Part 3
We have looked at how companies collaborate, so now let's move on to individuals.
The Xpragmatic View #189 - February 18, 2012
Collaboration as it is – Working together, alone – Part 2
The basic premise of collaboration is simple: working together to achieve a common goal. However, can it be done without consequences?
The Xpragmatic View #188 - February 11, 2012
Collaboration as it is – Working together, alone – Part 1
Like most things in life, collaboration is a simple thing. However, we humans have tendency not to think too much about simple things and then, they seem to become complex, since they rarely work out as planned. This paper is an exercise in simple thinking about simple things so that we might understand what makes them really work.
The Xpragmatic View #187 - February 4, 2012
Deciding together, alone
In this complex world we live in, most decisions require the involvement of multiple individuals. However, we must be aware of the fact that decisions are never made by a group, but always by individuals.
The Xpragmatic View #186 - January 21, 2012
Collaboration is not a remedy, it is an outcome
In this on-going collaboration debate, too many people view collaboration as a solution to a problem. It is not. Collaboration is the behaviour that emerges in contexts that invite for collaboration.
The Xpragmatic View #185 - December 17, 2011
The delicate balancing act of collaboration
Enterprise 2.0 and social business are all about connecting individuals, facilitating the emergence of greater knowledge and understanding via the confrontation of different experiences, ideas and opinions. Does it work?
The Xpragmatic View #184 - November 19, 2011
What makes the team tick?
Social networks provide for a vast laboratory where we can observe the social dynamics in groups. However, to what extent can we really reapply this within our organisations?
The Xpragmatic View #183 - November 11, 2011
Why trust is not the key metric for collaboration
In the context of social business, too much of the thinking is focused on creating homogeneity, a level playing field for all participants. Instead, it should embrace diversity and complexity.
The Xpragmatic View #177 - July 6, 2011
The future of work - Connecting the dots
When talking about 'social business', most of us see this as an evolution of today's companies, supported by new communication and collaboration technologies. It is not. Social business is a choice for another, more meaningful business.
The Xpragmatic View #166 - January 5, 2011
About collaboration and dog crates
Collaboration is about engaging in undefined interactions to achieve a common goal in a way that makes that all participants have to leave their comfort zone. Do we really want to leave our comfort zone?
The Xpragmatic View #159 - November 8, 2010
The future of work - The Chief Disconnection Officer
Collaboration is the mantra of the Enterprise 2.0 movement, but organisational boundaries complicate adoption and progress. Therefore, we need someone who takes a holistic view of what is needed to get employees to work across silos. Good idea?
The Xpragmatic View #157 - October 23, 2010
The future of work - Collaboration spaces
In the social enterprise debate, we always talk about collaboration, about connecting individuals. However, connecting more people as such should not be an objective. The thing that really matters is connecting the right people, which implies disconnecting from the wrong ones.
The Xpragmatic View #156 - October 10, 2010
Collaboration comes before the problem
Collaboration, the engine of the social enterprise. The magic that will solve all our enterprise problems. It sure can do. However, did we ever seriously think about 'when' collaboration must happen?
The Xpragmatic View #151 - August 26, 2010
Selling collaborative business performance internally
In sales, most solutions are bought for other reasons than the salesperson thinks. Therefore, when these 'other reasons' don't exist, selling is an uphill battle.
The Xpragmatic View #127 - October 4, 2009
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