January 2011
3 posts
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Feedback
As of late many have become proactive in the open social space that is Yammer to voice their opinion and distaste for the changes that have recently come to the corporate intranet. I was troubled by the seemingly hostile approach some were taking with the giving of their feedback. My concerns were quickly calmed by the considerate and conscientious replies that came from the community. For many...
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Community
I have noticed that motives for participating in a community matter and determine overall attitude, perception, and contribution. Two salient motives underscore this observation. One motive is to RECEIVE from the community that which will benefit them. The potential for them to benefit from the community is their primary purpose. Contributions are made in hopes that the kind gesture will be...
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Eyes to See
With a more ample attitude toward seeing the needs of others, I have been intrigued by the circumstances surrounding the sharing of fairly personal sentiments.
I had a conversation with a colleague regarding his need for more honest and complete feedback from his boss in the design work he performs. Committed to understanding te situation more clearly I asked what he believed the difference was...