Web 2.0, OD, and the Shrinking World We Live In

Earlier today I came across one blog post that lead to another blog post. The subject: Organizational Development 2.0 Style on the blog, Successful Blogs by ME “Liz” Strauss. Liz is commenting on an analysis that Gautam Ghosh makes on his blog, Gautam Ghosh on Management in a post entitled, The promise of web 2.0 - True Organizational Development?

Essentially what they are talking about is how the use of Web 2.0 technology can perhaps lead to or help in the implementation of organizational development (OD) practices into the workplace. Or in other words, technology such as blogs, wiki's, and other 2.0 tools can help to connect people, improve communication, create more open and innovative work cultures, etc. We'll see...

I'm not sure a lot of U.S. companies are all that up on Web 2.0 technologies and their potential use. However one thing is for sure, the use of these tools sure make the world a smaller place. I probably would have never heard of Gautam Ghosh (though he does state he is an aspiring guru on his blog) were it not for Web 2.0 technology since he is from India. Cool tools and great to connect in today's world with similar thinkers!

Comments

[Gautam]

and good to connect with you too !!

[Terrence Seamon]

Hey Bob,
I found your blog via Bloglines.

Like you and Gautam and others, I do believe there is a revolution (is that too strong a term?) going on right now in our workplaces. Look at all the news items about bloggers being fired. The establishment is resisting the new wave. But it won't be stopped.

The questions for HR and OD folk include: Where are you? Are you aware of this tide? Are you in it? Are you helping others to learn and adapt?

By the way, last night I was looking at photos of my sister-in-law's trip to Hawaii. Gorgeous looking places. Maybe someday.....?
Regards,
Terry

[Bob McAllaster]

Terry,
You ask some good questions. Thanks for commenting. This got me to thinking though, are we assuming managers clearly know what Web 2.0 is? This led to today's post. Aloha, Bob