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...
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...
Enterprise Social Networks Can Increase Employee Engagement Curious about how to motivate executives to use Enterprise Social Networks (ESNs)? This new, social way of working is not exclusive to a specific department or level within your organization. ESNs are legitimate business tools that, if applied correctly,...
According to the Great Places to Work Institute, which compiles the annual list of the Best Companies to Work For, trust is “the defining principle of great workplaces.” When my former company conducted a comprehensive internal survey a few years ago, the corporate intranet was ranked...
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...
First in a series highlighting predictions of Enterprise Strategies' Client Advisors for social business in 2014. 2014 is poised to be another year of continued social business implementation and enterprise adoption. With this in mind, here are my top predictions for social business in the New...
Collaboration and internal collaboration is continuing to be a major focus of all businesses, and there were insights from several different industries during the Business Development Institute's Future of Collaboration and Internal Communications Summit in New York City last month. (Enterprise Strategies Principal Patrick...
In your efforts to move toward becoming a social business, understanding and putting an assessment into play is critical. As a result, the next step in the CHANGES Methodology is A for Assessment. The size of your company or your industry does not matter--the end results of social businesses have...