Web 2.0, Social Networking, and Technology: How Does OD Get “Linked In”?

Friday, August 14, 2009

8:29 AM

Hilton Grand Vacation Corporate Office

6355 MetroWest Blvd
Suite 180
Orlando, FL 32835

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Description

A hot topic around the world and a specific interest area for our group considering its presence as one of the April Open Space Technology discussion groups, “Web 2.0”, Social Networking, and other
recently developed collaborative technologies are beginning to broaden the landscape of the OD profession (whether we are ready for it or not!). Personal and professional boundaries have blurred,
globalization has ramped up, and generations are clashing over embracing versus resisting new technological trends.

This session will focus on what we as OD professionals should be doing now to prepare ourselves and our organizations to better capitalize on these growing trends to bring value, efficiency, and new perspectives into our workplaces. Our facilitators will provide background research, analysis of the various Web 2.0 related tools that could serve the workplace, a case study at HSN of Web 2.0 integration supported by the Learning/OD function, and facilitated breakout groups for internal or external consultants where considerations and best practices can be shared.

As a conclusion to this session, our new GOOD Network website will be previewed as an example of how our own organization is expanding our reach in terms of networking, information sharing, and online presence.