Pulling together a new project team can be done quickly, even if your team members are spread across the entire world. But putting effective collaboration tools in place tends to take a little more time. Not that hosted blogging tools aren’t secure, but the best way to keep information under your own control is to keep it on your own servers. MORE >>

What's in it for me? This is the classic question that you want to answer as you are developing any change initiative. It seems to come u a lot in discussions of new technology, knowledge management and social business. This time Jem Janik has published a great WIIFM matrix on the Jive Community. Thanks to Gia Lyons for the pointer.]. by the.barb ]. MORE >>

We are always on the lookout for good stories. found this one today on the PassionHR list on YahooGroups: As she stood in front of her 5th grade class on the very first day of school, she told the children an untruth. Like most teachers, she looked at her students and said that she loved them all the same. In addition, Teddy could be unpleasant. MORE >>

Inducting a new remote team member can be a real challenge. Whether your new recruit is a permanent or contract employee, working part-time, full-time or casually, the fact that they’ll be working off-site presents unique needs from Day 1. There are four key factors to consider. Access to Systems … and People. Getting it Right. MORE >>

Here is a report that asks an interesting quesion. In December 2010, inlevel conducted a research on " Middle Management as Business Software Influencer."  "  They start with an interesting point. Software tended to be sold to senior business management and CIOs.   They want to talk with vendors about their offerings.  MORE >>