The future is Social. This is my third and for now last blog article about Social Business. We will have a closer look at the challenges business have to consider when becoming a more social organisation. The challenges you will meet are different from different organisations. Which one will you face? At the end I will also give you a get started checklist.
Which are the challenges to become more social?
Employees need to learn how to behave or navigate within a social organisation. Especially older workers might find it difficult learning new behavior, learn how to work socially, than younger who are brought up with it. In a social world, the socially oriented worker gets ahead which is a challenge for the organisation to deal with. Those who are used to social tools will stand out even more than workers who are more skilled. It could be compared with “raising hands”...
Social Business will clearly impact organisations the coming years. In my last blog article about Social Business we defined what is signifies and why your organization should become more social. Now it is time to have a look at the leaders. How should they act to be successful in a social organization?
While social applications can improve communication and collaboration in an organisation, a social business is not just about the implementation of a tool. It’s also a cultural shift that requires a new type of leadership. Generation Y, do you know who they are?, is entering the workforce having been brought up with social media and the internet. As a result, they are used to open communication and are comfortable expressing their opinions. They function better in flat organisations, with fewer layers of intervening management. At the other end of the spectrum is older generations, who are staying in their...
Game changer is a wording to describe how we will do business in the future. Social Business is a clear and significant trend that will have a major impact on enterprises the coming years. The ability to adapt is a success factor. What is a social organisation and what characterise it? What should organisation do in order to transform into a social organization? What are the benefits? What are the challenges and how to tackle them? What type of leadership is required? The questions are many and I will in a series of three blog articles try to guide you how to be successful in a changing world.
What is a social organisation?
According to Gartner, a social organisation is an organisation that handles significant business challenges and opportunities using social media platforms to engage stakeholders, such as employees, customers and suppliers, to work and collaborate together. By the help of a...
2012 is here and it is time to look ahead and see what market trends will be of strategic importance for businesses this year. We have identified five trends that we believe will have impact on organisations.
Social business – get ready for broader adoption by creating a social organisation to handle business challenges. Use social tools to facilitate collaboration and communication across departments and organizational boundaries.
Mobile – the next generation of devices is here so get ready to meet future demands of working and collaborating independently of platform.
Consumerisation of IT- the buying behavior shift. Business leaders are to a greater extent buying IT services independently of the CIO. The lack of communication within organisations has lead to several consequences. In 2012, it’s crucial that companies start to close the gap between departments and start to collaborate when buying IT.
Business ecosystem – flexible company structures will be a key factor to...
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