Our work group wiki is really starting to take shape. Our group was able to meet on Wednesday at Panera. Frank was unable to attend due to car problems, but we'll get him caught up. Sophia was able to create some graphics for our Wiki logo and it really looks great. It is now time to start adding real shareable content and photos that we may want to share.
It was decided that Chris and I would work together on a project to design a Wiki that would address the problems with technology etiquette. We have to decide what technologies we will be addressing and then do the research to set some guidelines for the proper protocol for the use of the tools. We both see a problem in this area in the companies we work and we are hoping to take the final product to our employers and possibly incorporate them into the business. I'm not sure how far I can dig when it comes to global considerations, but I should be able to find out.
The following link discusses the need to use technology with good manners. I found it interesting and a good jumping off point for our project.
http://www.ravenwerks.com/technology/gadget.htm
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
Weekly Reflection
I'm a little posting to my blog this week, but it has actually been a pretty successful week. The work group has been established and a Wiki has been created. We are using the WetPaint tool and the suggestion of Chris and I really like the way it works. It is pretty easy to figure out and customizeable. It was also helpful that Chris offered to meet with everyone and have a mini training session. I think that really helped with everyone's comfort level with the tool. I have been able to organize my page in the way I intend to add content. We are going to meet again as a group next Wednesday to discuss the Wiki, etc. I think the more comfortable we are with each other the better prepared we will be to offer real assistance.
The project requirements were also further clarified this week so I am much more clear on what will be needed. I wasn't aware we would actually be creating an end product with our chosen tool. Putting together presentations is one thing, creating a social network is something entirely different. As always, I am being pushed somewhat out of my comfort level, but it is really going to benefit me in my professional life as well.
The project requirements were also further clarified this week so I am much more clear on what will be needed. I wasn't aware we would actually be creating an end product with our chosen tool. Putting together presentations is one thing, creating a social network is something entirely different. As always, I am being pushed somewhat out of my comfort level, but it is really going to benefit me in my professional life as well.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Weekly thoughts
I'm still struggeling with the Wiki, but I think I am getting a pretty good handle on the blog and what I can do with it. I'm not really certain what I would do with a blog in the future but I'll figure that out soon enough.
I believe I have a group to work with towards my project, but now we need to choose a Wiki to use and start sharing information. I know I can figure it out, but hopefully one of my team members have some experience with this. Either way I am ready to get moving. There seems to be a bit of reluctance by everyone to make a move forward. I realize the traditional classroom has the teacher hand feeding the information, but I also know that is not what this class is all about. I think the face-to-face next week will help a lot.
I believe I have a group to work with towards my project, but now we need to choose a Wiki to use and start sharing information. I know I can figure it out, but hopefully one of my team members have some experience with this. Either way I am ready to get moving. There seems to be a bit of reluctance by everyone to make a move forward. I realize the traditional classroom has the teacher hand feeding the information, but I also know that is not what this class is all about. I think the face-to-face next week will help a lot.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Reflections
I am feeling a bit overwhelmed, once again, with all of the technology that is being used that I am unfamiliar with at this time. I have never used a Wiki so I am having a little trouble keeping up with those postings and I have never used a blog so working through that as well. My goal this week is to get totally comfortable with both.
I am also questioning whether I should have taken two classes this semester. Work is crazy but I have been told I will be traveling extensively for our global training initiatives. I know I need to finish these classes to move on, but this is going to be a challenging semester.
I spoke briefly with my director about social networking and how it could be used at Mylan. The first challenge is to overcome the idea that a "social" network can be used as a business tool and not just another way for employees to goof off. I guess my project has been defined. I need to find the right social network for use by the company, or at the very least, our department. I will have to right a really good proposal or it will go nowhere.
I am also questioning whether I should have taken two classes this semester. Work is crazy but I have been told I will be traveling extensively for our global training initiatives. I know I need to finish these classes to move on, but this is going to be a challenging semester.
I spoke briefly with my director about social networking and how it could be used at Mylan. The first challenge is to overcome the idea that a "social" network can be used as a business tool and not just another way for employees to goof off. I guess my project has been defined. I need to find the right social network for use by the company, or at the very least, our department. I will have to right a really good proposal or it will go nowhere.
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