Adoption Models for Enterprise 2.0 In Black and White

There are at least three (3) different models for Enterprise 2.0 adoption

Generally, only two (2) are talked about

The Standard Model Hierarchical Top-down Information flow Generally considered a “forced-on” approach, in which, organizational controls manage the introduction

Bottoms up, Grass roots model. In which, a good idea is typically spread through the efforts of a single early adopter. Desired by most practitioners. And, the most talked about….

The grass roots model is often called the emergence model.

The grass roots model is often called the emergence model.

Let’s call it the single initiation point model “ SIP model” Arises from a single point

Let’s call it the single initiation point model

“ SIP model”

Now….. since “a good idea has many fathers”

Now….. since “a good idea has many fathers”

Solutions can arise from many locations

Solutions can arise from many locations

Creating a “MIP model” of adoption

Creating a “MIP model” of adoption

The Multiple Initiation Point (MIP) Model Bottom up, Grass roots, informational flow. In which, similar ideas are spawned simultaneously across a wide audience

What can happen in a MIP Model? A dispersed global unit can have the idea Individual divisional units or units with less capable communication skills can come up with the same idea, in isolation.

If a MIP model is left unchecked, it can lead to

If a MIP model is left unchecked, it can lead to

A dispersed global unit can have the idea Individual divisional units or units with less favorable communication skills can come up with the idea. Siloing Competing solutions, information segmentation, confusion Which solution is the “right” one? ? ? ? ?

History shows that the MIP model contributes to problems in collaboration software installations that end up as “messy”/“file share only” solutions.

History shows that the MIP model contributes to problems in collaboration software installations that end up as “messy”/“file share only” solutions.

Which model would most likely occur at your company?

Which model would most likely occur at your company?

A MIP model requires some controls or guidance to succeed. Growth needs to be coordinated.

So, there are at least three(3) different models for Enterprise 2.0 adoption Standard Single Initiation Point Multiple Initiation Point

So, there are at least three(3) different models for Enterprise 2.0 adoption

Standard

Single Initiation Point

Multiple Initiation Point

If you expect growth to occur as a result of an organically arising SIP model,

If you expect growth to occur as a result of an organically arising SIP model,

And, You don’t at least plan to respond to a MIP scenario

And,

You don’t at least plan to respond to a MIP scenario

Then, Your execution strategy is in jeopdary.

Then,

Your execution strategy is in jeopdary.

For a more detailed explanation and insight into the changing nature of Knowledge Management, visit my blog at http://kevinshea.typepad.com/ Other item in my In Black and White series. Enterprise2.0: a Simple Explanation in Black and White http://kevinshea.typepad.com/kevin_shea_process_collab/2008/06/enterprise-20-a.html Knowledge Management in Black and White http://www.slideshare.net/kevinshea/knowledge-management-in-black-and-white/

For a more detailed explanation and insight into the changing nature of Knowledge Management, visit my blog at http://kevinshea.typepad.com/

Other item in my In Black and White series.

Enterprise2.0: a Simple Explanation in Black and White

http://kevinshea.typepad.com/kevin_shea_process_collab/2008/06/enterprise-20-a.html

Knowledge Management in Black and White

http://www.slideshare.net/kevinshea/knowledge-management-in-black-and-white/