Gamification: It’s Elementary
When I look back at my elementary school days, one thing gives me immediate anxiety: math board races. For third graders, it only takes a few runs through a multiplication table for teachers to notice disengagement. Much to the chagrin of my passive self, teachers would often give the hardworking class a “treat” of having […]
Intranets Reimagined: What content are your employees most interested in?
CO-AUTHOR TYLER SAUERTEIG In partnership with the Worldwide Intranet Challenge, we’ve applied econometric principles to the results of over 200 intranet surveys and statistically pinpointed which types of intranet content most impact a user’s perception of their intranet. This fourth post in the series is focused on the data analysis of “content ” factors — showing which intranet content types have […]
Engaged Executives: The Key to Social Intranet Success
I had lunch the other day with a colleague and former client at a Times Square restaurant that I must’ve walked by a hundred times, but never entered. Given its location in the heart of New York City, I thought it was a spot that catered to tourists, but as soon as I walked in, […]
Intranets Reimagined: Have Intranets Become Like Electricity?
CO-AUTHOR TYLER SAUERTEIG In partnership with the Worldwide Intranet Challenge, we’ve applied econometric principles to the results of over 200 intranet surveys and statistically pinpointed which intranet attributes most impact a user’s perception of their intranet. This fourth post in a seven week series is focused on the data analysis of “intranet performance” factors – showing which […]
Intranets Reimagined: Did we just statistically prove the case for a Social Intranet?
Co-Author Tyler Sauerteig [vc_separator type=’transparent’ position=’center’ color=” thickness=’5′ up=” down=”] In partnership with the Worldwide Intranet Challenge, we’ve applied econometric principles to the results of over 200 intranet surveys and statistically pinpointed which intranet attributes most impact a user’s perception of their intranet. This third post in this seven week series is focused on the data analysis of “intranet […]
Show Me The Money: One Reason For Enterprise Social Failure
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 a result, companies are struggling to justify the expenses of […]
Social Business: Is South Africa the New Frontier?
“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 if I would see lions on my walk […]
Intranets Reimagined: “Information Finding” The Great Menus vs. Search Debate Answered
Co-Author Tyler Sauerteig In partnership with the Worldwide Intranet Challenge, we’ve applied econometric principles to the results of over 200 intranet surveys and… statistically pinpointed which intranet attributes most impact a user’s perception of their intranet. This second post in this seven week series is focused on the data analysis of “Information Finding” factors […]
Intranet Conferences: Reimagined
What is social business about? I get this question a lot. Occupational hazard I 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 […]
Intranets Reimagined: “Look” Factors Impacting Your Intranet
Co-Author Tyler Sauerteig In partnership with the Worldwide Intranet Challenge, we’ve applied econometric principles to the results of over 200 intranet surveys and… statistically pinpointed which intranet attributes most impact a user’s perception of their intranet. This first post in this seven week series is focused on the data analysis of “look” factors — showing what […]