Enterprise networks drive productivity gains: New Research
Stumble It!A recent research report by University of Queensland Business School (Australia) academics Tim Kastelle and John Steen suggests that large enterprises can make major gains in productivity by investing in their internal communication networks. This resonates strongly with the concepts of bioteaming according to practitioner Max Bhanabhai.
According to the new research "understanding and proactively managing information flow through communication networks is the quickest way to undertake organisational change, make improvements and increase productivity"
The report stresses the importance of mapping communication networks as a key technique (also known as Social Network Analysis (SNA)).
The authors go on to suggest that "there are engineering firms who suspect major, billion dollar projects are being compromised because people on different floors are not talking to each other about the project, let alone engaging with groups located interstate or overseas."
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This is a very informative article. Communication is very important particularly in business and it's nice to know that companies are giving more importance in this aspect.
@ Work at Home Dad; Communication in a Network Economy in which we live in is definately of prime importance. If you dont mind sir; I would suggest you read this article as I am a vivid and regular on bioteams :
http://www.bioteams.com/2007/08/21/team_transformation_rule.html
In aviation there are two critical communication terms universally used in all radio transmissions - 'Roger' and 'Wilco'.
'Wilco' means I have received your message and Will Comply with it. 'Roger' just means I have received your message but I may or may not act on it.
To be a bioteam you need to find a technological way to automatically achieve "Roger" and you need to minimise all communications requiring a "Wilco".
Thanks for your patience in reading this blog post - I am from Australia so will update this post with links relevant from the fruition of the research paper in question!
You will find me here - another relevant article for communication:
http://thealphaswarmer.blogspot.com/2010/05/real-effectiveness-of-meeting.html
P.S. Ken may point you to the right direction following this post!