Enterprise 2.0
Enterprise 2.0 refers to business practices that implement technology to further collaboration between employees by eliminating the hierarchical structure on which many companies are based. The purported results of incorporating Enterprise 2.0 in a business is increased efficiency through the use of more accessible information and better communication. When information is more transparent and not limited to employees at a certain level productivity is higher. For example an employee in one country can easily communicate with someone who has the same role in another country without going to his or her superior to get permission or the necessary contact information. This type of scenario is possible when information is available in a thorough but well-organized format through the internet.
Many social networking sites have made news, entertainment, music, etc. available to the masses at the click of a mouse. Now many businesses are taking advantage of this concept by blogging and tweeting about their product or business. The idea behind Enterprise 2.0 is that large businesses will now use these tools within their workplace to more effectively share and communicate among employees so that it information is no longer desseminated through passing down via a tier based management structure.
One concern is that the use of Enterprise 2.0 eliminates the need for middle managers and or supervisors. According to Andrew McAfee, of MIT who coined the term Enterprise 2.0, the need is still very much there as the information provided through enhanced collaboration and improved access to technology only helps the middle manager do their job better. (Andrew McAfee, Middle Management ) Interpersonal skills are a critical component of middle managing which involves organizing teams, resolving conflict, planning, and troubleshooting, on a day-to-day basis. As Enterprise 2.0 is more widely adopted in business practices the difference in effective middle managers will likely be their use and interpretation of information accessed via Enterprise 2.0. This will ultimately lead to increased profits which are undoubtedly the driving force behind all business.
At my job in the public school system, I recently received a video blog from the superintendent. I immediately thought it was a great idea. First of all the video was far more interpersonal than a letter and secondly, provided a means to receive important information directly from the source. I thought to myself this is "Enterprise 2.0." From a more practical perspective Enterprise 2.0 supports limited duplication of data; this means data will be stored/ or retrieved directly from one place. At my job there is far too much data in too many different places. One of the first steps in evolving would be aggregating lots of data. This presents a challenge, but the results, I believe, are well worth the effort. I do not see how the adapting the concept could be a bad thing. Anything that promotes unity and shared vision among employees is vital to a successful business. As camaraderie grows among coworkers and individual knowledge of the infrastructure becomes more clear people become empowered. The people do becomes more meaningful to them as they become more interested in it. Enterprise 2.0 is sure to become more prominent as companies reap its benefits both from a social and economical standpoint.
After spending over 2 hours attempting to embed a yahoo pipe into my webpage I decided to research on Enterprise 2.0. Now, I've had enough researching pondering for one night. :-)
Many social networking sites have made news, entertainment, music, etc. available to the masses at the click of a mouse. Now many businesses are taking advantage of this concept by blogging and tweeting about their product or business. The idea behind Enterprise 2.0 is that large businesses will now use these tools within their workplace to more effectively share and communicate among employees so that it information is no longer desseminated through passing down via a tier based management structure.
One concern is that the use of Enterprise 2.0 eliminates the need for middle managers and or supervisors. According to Andrew McAfee, of MIT who coined the term Enterprise 2.0, the need is still very much there as the information provided through enhanced collaboration and improved access to technology only helps the middle manager do their job better. (Andrew McAfee, Middle Management ) Interpersonal skills are a critical component of middle managing which involves organizing teams, resolving conflict, planning, and troubleshooting, on a day-to-day basis. As Enterprise 2.0 is more widely adopted in business practices the difference in effective middle managers will likely be their use and interpretation of information accessed via Enterprise 2.0. This will ultimately lead to increased profits which are undoubtedly the driving force behind all business.
At my job in the public school system, I recently received a video blog from the superintendent. I immediately thought it was a great idea. First of all the video was far more interpersonal than a letter and secondly, provided a means to receive important information directly from the source. I thought to myself this is "Enterprise 2.0." From a more practical perspective Enterprise 2.0 supports limited duplication of data; this means data will be stored/ or retrieved directly from one place. At my job there is far too much data in too many different places. One of the first steps in evolving would be aggregating lots of data. This presents a challenge, but the results, I believe, are well worth the effort. I do not see how the adapting the concept could be a bad thing. Anything that promotes unity and shared vision among employees is vital to a successful business. As camaraderie grows among coworkers and individual knowledge of the infrastructure becomes more clear people become empowered. The people do becomes more meaningful to them as they become more interested in it. Enterprise 2.0 is sure to become more prominent as companies reap its benefits both from a social and economical standpoint.
After spending over 2 hours attempting to embed a yahoo pipe into my webpage I decided to research on Enterprise 2.0. Now, I've had enough researching pondering for one night. :-)
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