:: TALAIA :: Gamified Enterprise The 7 C’s of social media Categories: social media Do you use a wiki at work? Do you have a LinkedIn profile for connecting with work colleagues? Community Collaboration Communication Constraints Connectivity Channels Content Let me elaborate. Community When groups of people come together with a common objective, you end up with a sense of community, almost by default, like this community at Gantthead. The internet allows groups of like-minded people to come together, and project managers can tap into this. Collaboration Collaboration is the foundation which all social media tools are built on: the fact that people want to work together. And it no longer matters where you are based. Communication Communication and collaboration go hand in hand. Your team may be very collaborative, but there will always be times when you need to tell them something, for example sharing the project board report or to update them on a change of company policy. Communication also needs to be honest and transparent. Constraints Duh.
Herding Cats Should your business get serious about gaming – Deloitte Tech Trends 2012 Gaming gets serious Gamification is about taking the essence of games – fun, play and passion – and applying it to real-world, non-game situations. In a business setting, that means designing solutions using gaming principles in everything from back-office tasks and training to sales management and career counseling. Game mechanics lie at the heart of gamification. For example, achievement levels, point-tracking and bonuses are ways for desired activities to be recognized and rewarded. Leaderboards and progression indicators can steer individuals to reach the next tier of performance. The “so what” for business is not any single one of these items. One desired outcome of gamification is engagement – getting stakeholders passionately and deliberately involved with your organization. Gamification can also enhance transparency and compliance, since games almost always operate within a well-defined set of rules. The potential of gamification for the enterprise is likely to grow with time.
How to Establish a Project Management Office When Your Company Doesn't Want One CIO Computerworld — Your position has been overrun. Trapped behind enemy lines with hostiles lying in wait to expose you, your only option is to go to ground, become part of the crowd. Even allies from previous missions are attempting to thwart your every move. You will not surrender! The purpose of a PMO is to bring people, processes and technology together to consistently deliver quality results. Set your vision. Test the environment. Establish your objectives and plan. Agree on standards. Continue Reading
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