There was a time when three people at Google could build a world-class product and deliver it, and it is gone. That is one reason Google gives everyone time — called 20 percent time at the company — to work on their own projects. The company tries to limit groups of engineers working on projects to 10. Quick! Facebook? Wrong! MORE >>

In this 2011 edition, we added a more lucid description of workscapes, streamlined the social learning chapter, updated the cheat sheets, and included a glossary. Working smarter is the key to sustainability and continuous improvement. Knowledge work and learning to work smarter are becoming indistinguishable. MORE >>

  When we have reports that 84% of the people who have jobs are planning to look for another job in 2011, you have a good indication of the desperation in the workforce today. But it’s not nearly as important as transforming the world of work so that most jobs are good jobs and provide deep satisfaction for those who hold them. MORE >>

Monday, January 31st, 2011 News Feed Comments Home What We Do The Learning Place Team Blog Display Uncategorized Contact You are here: Home / Uncategorized / Collaboration By Design Collaboration By Design 1 I was listening to someone on the radio talking about the attempted bombing  of the Detroit-bound aircraft. Have Wiki, Will Collaborate? MORE >>

Instead better “ execution ” or “ playing hardball ” or “ ruthless management ” will save us. If not, then surely better “ talent management ” or becoming a " learning organization " will do. If that doesn’t work, then new technology “ platforms ” will surely save us, along with “ social media ”. And so on. MORE >>