Training Post (Like Training Wheels)

This is the first post on EHE World's Blog site. We'll keep all company updates, policies,technology updates and relevant links. It will also be a place for all departments to exchange information.

I just got back from the New England KM Cluster's Spring 2005 in Boston. (Friday morning we walked from the Royal Sonesta Hotel to IBM's Watson Research Center in 0 degrees--it did not feel like spring!)

Focus of the event:
Recent research has identified the importance of social networks for communication, information sharing, decision-making and particularly innovation. Since networks are how much work gets done, it is importanct to know how networks within enterprises get created. Does it happen by chance or design? Can managers influence the growth of networks and if so should they?

There were three panel discussions which explored the issues that affect network growth, the role of personal and corporate responsibility in leading effective networks, and how technology can accelerate the hpace of forming new connections and how networks evolve over time in physical and virtual space.

I'll post more information about the event as the week goes on including links to Bill Ives' blog site which focuses on Knowldege Management during the week and food and music on weekends.

New Yorkers, stay inside and stay warm--it's a blizzard out there!