Category: Enterprise Social
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Building Networked Teams: Lessons in Collaboration from HBO’s The Last of Us
In the world of HBO’s The Last of Us, survival hinges on connection. Amid the haunting backdrop of a post-apocalyptic world, the series introduces us to a startlingly insightful concept: the interconnected mycelial network of the Cordyceps fungus. This network,…
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Building the Future: Cross-Functional Collaboration Inspired by Mycelial Networks
In the natural world, mycelial networks—the underground root-like structures of fungi—offer a breathtaking example of interconnectedness. These networks distribute resources, share information, and adapt to their environment, enabling ecosystems to thrive. What if our organizations could operate like that? The…
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Yammer grows on Microsoft, one year on
One year ago, Microsoft acquired enterprise social networking service, Yammer, for the princely sum of $1.2 billion (in cash). I expressed my views at the time in my post “Microsoft acquires enterprise social networking company, Yammer“. A prudent purchase considering growth in the…