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What is social business about? I get this question a lot. Occupational hazard\u00a0I suppose. Well, it is really about a new way of connecting, right? In fact, everything about social is about a new way of connecting. The difference between social business and traditional business is the social construct. Specifically, how we humans are choosing to interact with other humans in the context of daily life and business. What is an Unconference? I personally view it as just another instantiation of this fundamental shift.<\/div>\n
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Traditional technology-related conferences are flawed by design. Or should I say, flawed by intent. Most conference organizers start well-intentioned. They want to genuinely bring new information and insights to their audiences. They do this by arranging talented speakers and attracting attendees who will benefit from networking together. Then the reality sets in. Thoughts turn from creating business value to paying for conference and venue. It is a natural shift. How you as the conference organizer deal with that shift, however, is up to you.<\/div>\n
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The intranet unconference known as ‘Intranet Now’<\/span>\u00a0is a grass roots effort started by Wedge<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. A man, not unlike Madonna, known only by one name. Thankfully they serve two different audiences. I would hate to see Wedge try to mimic her fashion. Wedge\u2019s audiences are intranet lovers. And while you have probably not before seen those two words so close together, I can assure you they exist. The intranet lover is passionate about (wait for it) enablement. To understand this you have to reimagine intranets<\/a><\/strong>. They genuinely want to enable their fellow employees to more efficiently and effectively find the people and information they need to do their jobs. This too is the remit of the the Unconference. And to understand this, you have to reimagine conferences.<\/span><\/div>\n
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The Intranet Unconference<\/a><\/strong> is a change in conference construct. From long self-serving Powerpoint presentations created to justify the presenter\u2019s corporate travel expense to short, pithy TED-like vignettes designed to inform and inspire. Free of 1970\u2019s style hotel ballrooms with cardboard seating and food to match. Without the electronic scanning devices that send your personal contact information and complete financial history and medical records (yes, I am kidding) to the world\u2019s most aggressive vendors (but not about this last bit). And finally, with the appropriate audience, venue, and vibe to actually meet someone and learn something.<\/div>\n
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This year\u2019s intranet unconference is being held at the Radisson Blu, Portman Square<\/a><\/strong> in London. It is sponsored by our friends at Interact Intranet <\/a><\/strong>along with several other of the intranet lover usuals. And it is event not to be missed. You should check it out. And if anyone wants to pitch in for my airfare…<\/div>\n

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