Take a look at this post from The Engaging Brand blog. I’m a believer in LinkedIn and what social networking can do, but Anna Farmery brings up some intriguing opportunities for organizations to use with their people.
Makes you think…what if:
- Social networking became the norm inside of organizations?
- Organizations would confront their fears of engagement. Far too many are trapped in their policies and procedures?
- People used the power right in front of them-their network?
- Organizations would discard their dated approaches of finding and keeping talent?
- We embraced the wisdom of an Authentic Swing?
Guy Kawaski posted this some weeks ago on his own LinkedIn Profile Extreme Makeover. Good tips…
I would think that with social networking within a company can be powerful and also empowering for each individual worker. For me I realize LinkedIn is primarily there for when I move out of companies, but nothing internally when I want to enhance my career in the current workplace. Our company, Worksona http://www.worksona.com , helps people find the people they need (outside the org chart), achieve their career goals, and also connect them with co-workers. Let’s face it corps can be big and nameless, online social networking tools can help us put a name to a face.
Since we are beta only at a few companies, let me know if you are interested in taking a look! =) Look forward to hearing from you.
Holly,
I’ll take a look at your site and get in-touch…thanks for commenting.
Eric
I would be interested to hear if anyone knows of any company who is doing this…thanks for the shout out!