What will business be like in five years? ten years? fifteen years?--all of these are common topics in online articles, talk shows, and businesses luncheons. Thought leaders regularly weigh in on the future of work, especially with the constant introduction of newer, faster, and better technology to...
Businesses are consumed with ROI, always concerned about the profitability of any business decision or investment, and rightfully so. Though most executives understand the benefits of enterprise social networks (ESNs)--productivity, engagement, on and on--those are intangible advantages and challenging to quantify in ROI or similar figures. As...
"Africa is not a place that success is landing on; it is a place creating success for itself and others." - Jonathan Berman If I am being honest with myself, prior to traveling abroad, my perception of Africa was all wrong. My Grandma Judy asked me...
Imagine a working environment where all employees are mentally and emotionally invested and engaged in the product or service they are providing. Imagine a work environment where you as an employee have seamless access to all of the people and information you need to do...
It's an exciting time to be a business adopting social solutions. The previous industry one-size-fits-all approach is no longer relevant. In the past, customers purchased generic solutions and found they were left with gaps in effectiveness and efficiency. As social business evolves, solution providers are recognizing...
There are many things that we need in life and in this day an age you don't have to look to far to find an app specifically designed for each one of them. I am very excited to live during this time period and a...
Continuing a series highlighting predictions for social business in 2014 from Enterprise Strategies' Client Advisors. Social business in 2014 will focus on relationships--as well as expanding digital fluency. Below are my top three predictions for the New Year: 1. Shareable moments Employers and brands will recognize the value...
Third in a series of predictions for social business in 2014 from the Enterprise Strategies Team. 2014 is being hailed as another year of continued progress for the new, social way of working. Based on what I've seen with our clients these last few years, here...
Second in a series of posts from Enterprise Strategies' Client Advisors on their predictions for social business in 2014. In 2014, I envision three main themes for social business: 1. Integrated Many enterprise social networks are implemented in isolation, distinct from the corporate intranet and other business-critical applications....