Learning & knowledge networking

[Grey, Denham C.]

Thought list members want to check out On-line Social Networks 2001,
a two-week on-line conference featuring experts in the field of on-line 
social networks and their application in organizations. The agenda
covers KM, eLearning, on-line communication, virtual teams, networking
and more.
 
http://www.groupjazz.com/osn2001 

Featured guests include Howard Rheingold, Lisa Kimball, Amy Jo Kim,
Cliff Figallo, Nancy Rhine, Jessica Lipnack, Jeffrey Stamps, Doc 
Searls, Liz Rykert, and Mary Boone. Organizations are social 
networks. As such, the business of organizations is largely 
accomplished through conversations. Today, organizations rely upon 
those conversations taking place despite the challenges of a 
distributed work force. To successfully compete, organizations must 
learn to effectively manage their on-line social networks both 
internally and externally. 

>From March 28 to April 11, 2001, participants will interact with the 
experts to learn how to design networks for communities of practice, 
project teams, and learning cohorts; how to launch networks that 
attract and engage; and how to sustain networks that go beyond the 
early adopters and become mainstream. The unique on-line conference 
environment may be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Behind the scenes will be an active cybrary team, collecting links, 
questions and leads, structuring and organizing the emergent insights
and shared experiences.

This event promises to be a unique and highly rewarding learning 
experience.

Denham