My core interest in Wikinomics is the Wiki Workplace.
My interests started in the development of approaches for large projects that encouraged iterative devlepment approaches in complex projects (e.g., ERP, Strategic Planning, Enterprise Solutions). While I was focused on iterative (agile) development approaches, it soon led into the more complex arena of collaboration and open source development.
In order to "eat my own dogfood", I've become a peer producer in the MediaWiki community for both development and documentation and it is this hands-on experience that infects our organization with the values and practices of collaboration
As we expand the use of wikis, we've discovered we have a huge amount of information, but organization has become an issue. In Wikinomics, the "types" of users are described (parapharased) as lurkers, contributers and organizers. We're short on organizers. Because this skill set is not native to me, I would be delighted if anyone had some ideas on how to formally define such a role (job description?) and likely places to either directly recruit (hire) or solicit self selection candidates?
Wiki's are deeply embedded in the culture and operations of my organization and we have mature experience in the areas of:
Specific projects (among over 70) using wiki workplace include:
Currently serving as the Chief Information Officer for Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with extensive background drawing on more than 25 years of management and consulting experience.
Planned and executed high-tech projects employing a variety of technologies spanning telecommunications, converged data and voice networks, enterprise software systems, and enterprise infrastructure. He has overseen implementations in client/server, open systems, mainframe, and Internet platforms, and he has a strong personal interest in the use of the Internet to conduct government services.
Worked on the creation and development of both network and data operation centers for large organizations with more than 30,000 users.
Worked as deputy chief technical officer for the city of Washington, DC. While there, was responsible for managing enhancements to the District’s technology infrastructure, including network security and the original development of DC.GOV. Throughout his career, Jack has worked in management and consulting positions for some of the country’s best-known and respected companies, including Honeywell, CoreStates, Sallie Mae, Bankers Trust, Harvey Hubbell (PulseCom),Titan Systems, CashFlex, KnowledgeFlow and Integrion Financial Network.
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