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Allows the creation and editing of any number of interlinked web pages via a web browser using a simplified markup language Howard G. Ward Cunningham History of the Wiki
More than one author One editor at a time History of revisions Wiki vs. Ordinary Website
When Should a Business Use a Wiki? Quick/Cheap Alternative Central Location Organization Is the use of a wiki for all businesses?
Business’s Using Wiki’s Ways of Using a Wiki Software Development World Sony Ericsson, IBM Collaboration Pixar, ConnectWise
Sony Ericsson The “Sony Ericsson Developer World Wiki” Developer become members of the community Source of Information for developers “House Rules” must be followed.
Pixar Wikis assisted during production of “WALL-E” Information on all Pixar productions Keeps fans interacted and up to date
ConnectWise Software company for management service providers “IT Nation Wiki” Provides information about the company Add your IT business to the Wiki Expands both your business and ConnectWise
Why Using Wikis? TO COMMUNICATE TO SPREAD KNOWLEDGE 1994: Creation of Geek Squad 2002: Acquisition by Best Buy Company 60 employees24,000 employees
Warning! Wikis = communication tools Must be used adequately to ensure collaboration success 1.Focus on Culture Before Tools 2. Fit Tools into Business Processes 3. Adopt Spontaneous Work Styles 4. Use Tools to Develop Products and Services 5. Give the Entire Organization Access to the Same Tools + Train employees Useful Advices by Evan Rosen
Advantages & Disadvantages Easy navigation and use Anyone can add/edit/delete
Advantages Unlimited Access Assists with traveling Large document sharing Photos, files, etc.. Wikis are instantaneous Immediate updates
Disadvantages Content can become unorganized No internet? No wiki! ANYONE can edit
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