Wiki roadblocks

Well, my wiki was well received until I spoke with a member of the group in person. She wasn't hating on it but indicated she would not be getting her information there. Instead there will be a continual need to update the group via email. We had anticipated still needing emails, but more to direct people to the wiki to get the full details. Believe me, the wiki is still cutting down on emails and serving as a record or database for our group. For example, to ensure we don't have our monthly gatherings on the same weekday each month we can look back to the previous months to see what day we had it on. Anyway, my concern is that if not all are on board then is it worth keeping up. I feel it is. Any thoughts?

Everyone's input welcome

I've recently come across two products, both of which I use, that are soliciting ideas from the consumer...EVERY consumer. For Crest toothpaste, I just saw a commercial asking consumers to go to the website and submit an idea for a jingle. This type of solicitation is great given that not everyone knows about wikinomics and the concept of peer pioneering or prosumers. I'm sure Crest is offering some kind of incentive or at least bragging rights. The othe product advertising for consumer input is Oreo Cookies. They are asking that you go to their website and submit your favorite memory of the cookie. These are only a few examples...I'm sure there are more. Most of them I"m sure are not advertising the invitation but instead consumers are finding them on their own.

My new Wiki

I have developed my Black Tie Society Wiki and sent the link out to the group (We are a group of ladies, all ages, that call ourselves BTS for short). Check out the wiki for more information. I also sent out the link to Wikis in Plain English for those who are unfamiliar with wikis. So far I am getting some good feedback. I hope to not only create a useful tool for our group but educate others about wikis.

http://blacktiesociety.wikispaces.com/

Shift Happens

You have to see this video on the impact of techology and learning in the 21st century...it will blow you away. I found it on Jeff's blog...good find, jeff! http://jaredsnewdad.blogspot.com/2008/10/shift-happens.html

Wikinomics and Needs Analysis

I recently attended a Needs Analysis workshop and realized yet another place that technology played a part. I can see the use of wikis and blogs in gathering data regarding the participant analysis, training needs and desired performance. These are just a few examples. If gathering data on a topic is your aim and there is a large target population, why not look to the collaborative tools on the net? There is less need to rely on the often abused and over used survey. Just think of all the advantages of wikinomics in needs analysis!