I do a lot of presentations where one of the topics is how to use LinkedIn more effectively as part of your knowledge work. In most cases, I will ask for a show of hands: How many of you have a LinkedIn Account? Generally 50-70%. How many of you actively use LinkedIn? Generally down to 10%. How many of you get really high value from LinkedIn? MORE >>

Visual thinking , originally uploaded by dgray_xplane. People often ask me how to visualize information. They ask things like “How can I visualize my industry ecosystem?” or “How can I visualize how my product works.” My first instinct is to try and back them up a bit. This is because information is always relative. Always. Notes: 1. MORE >>

The wagons are circling…around the wrong campfire. Clearly, adoption is an important part of Enterprise 2.0 efforts. The FASTforward Blog team believes it’s significant enough that we’re shifing our focus to the topic. But the language of adoption for 2.0 technologies will drive adoption&# Expanding Enterprise 2.0 fundamentals. MORE >>

Meredith Levinson has posted a series of 6 excellent questions to identify change agents and innovators during a job interview that she got from Amanda Hite, founder and president of recruiting and HR consulting firm Talent Revolution. They are: What do you do to build, manage and maintain your network? If I Google you, what will I find? MORE >>

Part 1 is here. Part 2 provides an additional example. Use Case Scenarios. The following archetypes help illustrate dynamics involving identity within social structures. Structured Task Worker. Mary is an opinionated call center agent for a large insurance company. Her role is strictly prescribed by her job description. Potential Blocking Points. MORE >>