In short :the adoption of new organizational models is made necessary by the need for optimizing the way businesses leverage their intangible assets. Beyond this complex matter there’s another emerging reality : businesses should learn to mobilize and devalop assets that are not theirs. What raises questions about engagement models and the relevance of current [...]
Sustainable is good. Renewable is great.
February 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
In short : sustainability is a trendy idea. It suggests both the idea of continuity in performance and respect for resources. But doesn’t it leads to status-quo, what is dangerous in a world where frequent disruptions is the new normal ? Shouldn’t we act, manage others and oneself focusing more on renewability than sustainability ? [...]
What should we think of a business that disdains its products ?
November 8, 2012 by 1 Comment
Summary : when one invests in a company, valuing it, it’s normal to have a close look at the customers and the way currents ones could be devlopped and new ones acquired. The world of social networks and its model where the customer is the brand and the user the product changes the conditions because, [...]
Are public social networks really people centric ?
June 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Summary : social networks are people centric, or, at least, are supposed to be and that’s taken as a given. In fact those services are more and more dedicated to bringing people around brands, leading the model astray. Everything is ok as long as people find what they’re looking for but the situation can topple [...]
Enterprise 2.0 and social business : yes but why ?
April 19, 2012 by 1 Comment
Summary : while the need to transform organizations seems to be a given for anyone it seems that the only that are still doubtful are organizations themselves. To be more specific they don’t seem bo be very concerned by the argument that are put forward. Convincing enough to start tactical and window-dressing programs, not enough [...]
From noise to situational intelligence
February 10, 2012 by 1 Comment
Sumary : many users say that the problem that enterprise social platforms is the risk of infobesity and informational noise. Reality is more complex. As for infobesity, these platformes only collect information and have few impact on the fact people and systems generate more. The problem is more about how to distribute this information. Then [...]
Is reputation a new currency ?
December 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Summary :reputation is often mentioned as a new currency in models based on exchange, trust and collaboration. It’ logical to some extent but a too easy shortcut if it prevent from thinking about how to remunerate contributions from people who are not looking for recognition but to satisfy more basic needs. Reputation is rather a [...]
The problem with knowledge economy : it does not exist !
December 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Summary : Enterprise 2.0 or social business initiatives aim at crafting organizations that fit what we call the knowledge economy. And that’s quite hard…for one reason. The knowledge economy does not exist. Knowledge work and workers do. Not the economy. What’s missing ? A global environment that would help its blooming, its take-off rather than [...]
What personal business model in the new economy
December 8, 2011 by 1 Comment
Summary : Beyond enterprise 2.0 and social business, there’s a major change in value creation models. Unfortunately, in these models that are still in preparation, it’s hard to determine causal relationships between participation in value creation and getting the fruits from one’s participation. Participating in these new channels is now an option for people looking [...]
Borrowing profitability from the future ?
December 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Summary : in the knowledge economy economy era, investing on human capital development is key but stays marginal because of short term profitability logics. But does this vision actually creates value ? Locally, for the enterprise, it seems so. But globally speaking the question is worth being asked because the related costs does not disappear [...]
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