One of my clients just went to a "Writing for the Wired World" workshop by corporate communications guru Shel Holtz, and he seem to think that wikis, properly used, are a good corporate communications tool. Here are some of his thoughts: [link]
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Ginger - Aug 01, 2005 11:55:25 am PDT #4176 of 10001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
beth b - Aug 01, 2005 11:57:33 am PDT #4177 of 10001
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
I watched a little tv and took a mini nap. Now I am going to pull all the empty hangers out of the closet. and hang a few clothes then go watch Friday's firefly. - hanging clothes as I feel the need . I have two hours before work.
Topic!Cindy - Aug 01, 2005 11:58:10 am PDT #4178 of 10001
What is even happening?
Am I crazy? Is wiki really just a playtoy for bored internet geeks?
Nine or ten years ago at Mass General Hospital, dh and a co-worker decided to build a webpage for the Help Desk. Scott was managing Operations, the Shop (people who went out and fixed your computer) and the HD.
The guy he reported to told him not to waste his time and the hospital's money. Nobody was ever going to type in "http://www.".
Deena - Aug 01, 2005 11:58:25 am PDT #4179 of 10001
How are you me? You need to stop that. Only I can be me. ~Kara
Thanks, guys.
GC, you restore my faith.
I'lll read the article, Ginger, and then try to summarize it in words of one syllable for the client.
Glamcookie - Aug 01, 2005 12:00:37 pm PDT #4180 of 10001
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
GC, you restore my faith.
Woot! Also, iffen you need the name of my company, feel free to e-mail me :)
Deena - Aug 01, 2005 12:08:18 pm PDT #4181 of 10001
How are you me? You need to stop that. Only I can be me. ~Kara
GC, insent, and thank you.
Glamcookie - Aug 01, 2005 12:17:21 pm PDT #4182 of 10001
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
Backflung (with hugs).
Connie Neil - Aug 01, 2005 12:49:41 pm PDT #4183 of 10001
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I have seen places where Wikipedia in and of itself is not considered a reliable source because of fears of too many fingers in the pie. I guess the oversight by the 'pedia supervisors isn't trusted.
Topic!Cindy - Aug 01, 2005 12:58:44 pm PDT #4184 of 10001
What is even happening?
Oh yeah. I don't necessarily trust wikipedia info. It's way subject to bias, but the format is brilliant. I think it would work great for documentation.
DCJensen - Aug 01, 2005 2:15:39 pm PDT #4185 of 10001
All is well that ends in pizza.
ETA: It just started going through a bit of oil a couple of weeks ago. When I checked the oil last Thursday I also glanced in the coolant reservoir and saw that it was tan colored and opaque. So I took it to my usual service station and said, essentially, wtf? They sent me to the dealer. Oy.
Sounds more like a blown cylinder head gasket. Muuch cheaper.
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