A wise Northwestern professor once told us that “all models are wrong, but some models are useful.” When it comes to organizational design models, they’re a great… Read more “What’s the Right Model for Organizational Design?”
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8 Guiding Principles for Designing Enterprise Social Technologies
Over the years, I’ve worked with organizations that had different variations of the enterprise social technology theme. Some used tools more effectively than others, but none viewed… Read more “8 Guiding Principles for Designing Enterprise Social Technologies”
The Impact of Trust on Cross-Functional Teams
Cross-functional teams are a critical driver of innovation and organizational success at the global level. However, when people representing different functional backgrounds work together, there are often… Read more “The Impact of Trust on Cross-Functional Teams”
My Complicated Relationship with Social Media
Lately I’ve been reflecting back a lot on my experience in MSLOC 430, Creating and Sharing Knowledge, especially as it relates to social media. Going through a… Read more “My Complicated Relationship with Social Media”
Outcomes, Opportunities and Solutions
When working through a people-oriented challenge using design thinking, we’re focused on outcomes, opportunities and solutions. As I strive to better understand how design thinking works in… Read more “Outcomes, Opportunities and Solutions”
Affordances in Layman’s Terms
I was extremely intimidated by the content of MSLOC class 430 in the beginning. I didn’t grown up with social media, so using it as an important… Read more “Affordances in Layman’s Terms”
What Being a Scholar-Practitioner Means to Me
At age 43, a little more than 20 years after I finished my undergraduate degree, I decided to pursue a master’s degree. Earning an advanced degree was… Read more “What Being a Scholar-Practitioner Means to Me”
Jacque Patterson 