This summary provides the key details from the document in 3 sentences:
The document discusses Klout and how it aims to measure online influence similar to PageRank, debates whether Klout scores should factor into hiring, and previews an upcoming discussion on the HR Happy Hour show about measuring digital influence. It also explores how product packaging can be designed to discourage unwanted behaviors and how Socialcast is expanding collaboration beyond organizations.
Your Next Job: Networking for IntrovertsBrain Capital
Presented to the High Tech Networking Group at PCC Willow Creek on September 22, 2016. An explanation of networking skills for those who don't do well naturally. My the end of the presentation, all audience members were excellent at small talk.
Stephen Anderson: Long after the Thrill - Sustaining Passionate Users (Webdag...webdagene
The document discusses how to sustain passionate users by making applications more engaging through game-like mechanics. It suggests adding goals, challenges, rewards and other elements to give users a new layer of fun and motivation to continue engaging with an application over the long term. The core idea is that integrating game design principles can increase user enjoyment and likelihood of ongoing participation.
Persuasive Design or The Fine Art of Separating People from Their Bad Behavio...Sebastian Deterding
Persuasive design aims to change user behaviors through subtle design choices. It differs from usability, which focuses on removing obstacles, by also creating and amplifying user motivation. Persuasive techniques were first applied online in the 2000s and have grown in popularity as designers seek to enable lasting behavior change, not just usability. Persuasive design reduces inner resistances while motivating users, in contrast to usability which smooths the outer process.
Want to make a start on your PLM strategy? Take the first step with BWIR’s PLM & Engineering Business Processes Assessment. A successful PLM strategy encompasses your people, processes and tools. We offer a comprehensive assessment and report of your business processes, engineering, and IT landscape to recommend to you engineering business process and PLM roadmap
Your Next Job: Networking for IntrovertsBrain Capital
Presented to the High Tech Networking Group at PCC Willow Creek on September 22, 2016. An explanation of networking skills for those who don't do well naturally. My the end of the presentation, all audience members were excellent at small talk.
Stephen Anderson: Long after the Thrill - Sustaining Passionate Users (Webdag...webdagene
The document discusses how to sustain passionate users by making applications more engaging through game-like mechanics. It suggests adding goals, challenges, rewards and other elements to give users a new layer of fun and motivation to continue engaging with an application over the long term. The core idea is that integrating game design principles can increase user enjoyment and likelihood of ongoing participation.
Persuasive Design or The Fine Art of Separating People from Their Bad Behavio...Sebastian Deterding
Persuasive design aims to change user behaviors through subtle design choices. It differs from usability, which focuses on removing obstacles, by also creating and amplifying user motivation. Persuasive techniques were first applied online in the 2000s and have grown in popularity as designers seek to enable lasting behavior change, not just usability. Persuasive design reduces inner resistances while motivating users, in contrast to usability which smooths the outer process.
Want to make a start on your PLM strategy? Take the first step with BWIR’s PLM & Engineering Business Processes Assessment. A successful PLM strategy encompasses your people, processes and tools. We offer a comprehensive assessment and report of your business processes, engineering, and IT landscape to recommend to you engineering business process and PLM roadmap
Marketing strategy 2018 (to double your leads)Bluewire Media
The document outlines Adam Franklin's presentation on digital marketing strategies for 2018 that can double leads without paying for advertising. It discusses common misconceptions about social media and provides case studies of professionals who successfully used simple social media strategies to generate new clients and leads. The presentation teaches a repeatable three step strategy of posting on social media, providing valuable content to attract people, and connecting with others in order to build business referrals and word of mouth marketing through an online presence.
Re-imagine: Re-imagining the service narrative through the eyes of your agentGuy Stephens | @guy1067
This document discusses emerging trends in customer service, including:
1. Customer service is undergoing significant changes and moving towards an intelligent service ecosystem that switches between automated experiences and human assistance based on customer needs and preferences.
2. There is a shift towards mobile-first, on-demand, and instant gratification models of service driven by new technologies and customer expectations.
3. Successful companies will be those that can adapt quickly, empower agents, gain insights from customer data and connected devices, and provide a more personalized and proactive form of customer service.
Klout is a service that measures social influence across various social networks like Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. It assigns each user an influence score from 1 to 100 based on their ability to drive engagement. While Klout aims to quantify online influence, some critics argue that influence is difficult to measure accurately and Klout scores can be gamed. Klout has also received criticism for being inconsistent and changing scores unpredictably. However, others see potential for Klout to help identify influential users for marketing and other purposes.
Infosec Sucks - and its not because of he people.Dan Murray
Dan has been involved in hacking and cybersecurity since junior school. He started his career in help desk support and worked his way up, eventually specializing in networking. He once drew a working QR code at work that ended up costing him his job. The document discusses various topics related to getting started in cybersecurity as a novice, including messing around with friends, using online resources to learn, dealing with HR requirements, the importance of networking, and bypassing barriers to get into the field.
This document provides career advice for technical professionals ("geeks") in one step - focusing more on creating a good experience for others rather than focusing on oneself. It argues that the most opportunities will come from people who have had a good experience working with you and want to refer you for future projects. The document outlines how geeks can focus on others by communicating effectively, following through on commitments, helping others, taking responsibility for mistakes, and being respectful and thoughtful when working with others. This simple step of paying attention to how others experience working with you can significantly improve career prospects more than traditional advice of following passions, developing skills, or networking.
MROC's & GenY: get the 'research' party started!Tom De Ruyck
This document discusses how to effectively engage Generation Y in marketing research communities. It emphasizes that Gen Y expects to be treated as partners rather than subjects of research. The key learnings are:
(1) Communities work best with around 150 members to enable social interactions. Brand identification is strongest when values converge between brand and member.
(2) Members must be committed through engagement like meet-and-greets and empowerment to share content. Gamification can boost engagement through badges and leaderboards.
(3) Moderators and companies must be committed for communities to succeed. The experience should inspire action beyond brief debriefs by bringing consumers into the boardroom. The goal is engaging experiences that inspire
Making Business Human: Delivering Great Experiences in a Connected AgePeter Merholz
Slides from my talk at IA Summit 2012. Won't make much sense of you were there.
In it, I discuss how business must engage in humanist practices and values in this messy and complex Connected Age.
How to Change Careers (Without Losing Your Mind)Lauren Galanter
It can be hard enough to figure out what to make for dinner every night or how to find a decent job sometimes, let alone how to change your career. Most of the stories we hear about career changers make it seem easy, or focus on people who have no other responsibilities and burn the midnight oil 24/7. How can someone successfully change the path they’re on and still have time for self-care and a life?
In this talk you’ll hear about:
- Methods for figuring out what you want and how to get there
- A case study of how I transitioned roles and careers multiple times
- Why and how we need to redefine career success
Cactus staffers Norm and Mike headed to Boulder Digital Works' Making Digital Work. Here is there take on the 2-day workshop. Norm's through his sketchpad, Mike's through his iPad.
Venture capitalists are clamoring to throw cash at young companies, chasing the next big thing in mobile apps and social media. Recently, jaw-dropping valuations of Facebook, Groupon and Zynga have fueled buzz about a new tech bubble, but behind those billion-dollar behemoths is a new class of groundbreaking innovators:
GetGlue: CEO Alex Iskold discusses the impact of media check-ins on TV advertising and explains why the stickiest mix of rewards includes game mechanics, social interactions and good recommendations.
Crimson Hexagon: CEO Scott Centurino talks about how machine-reading of online sentiment can help marketers move beyond last-generation “buzz” tools and learn how consumers truly feel about brands and competitors.
BlueCava: CMO Dean Harris explores the practical implications of a new digital device behavioral registry that tracks machines instead of people, providing relevant and sequential messaging for brands without compromising consumer privacy.
PlacePunch: CEO Adam Steinberg explains why brands launching their own location-based marketing programs no longer have to agonize over the choice of channels. They can simultaneously manage Foursquare, Facebook Places, and Gowalla from the same dashboard.
Figment: CEO Jacob Lewis reveals why the company’s decision to spend six months beta-testing its new social network paid off – and what they learned by visiting schools, libraries and literary organizations across the country to speak with creative teenagers.
This document provides an insider's guide to SXSW Interactive, including:
1. Five tips for attending SXSW Interactive focused on planning panels, meeting new people, exploring Austin, being flexible, and keeping phones charged.
2. Summaries of several interesting panels on topics like designing for wisdom of crowds and Twitter for marketers.
3. A summary of an interview between Guy Kawasaki and Chris Anderson where they discussed monetizing Twitter and the differences between free and paid services.
4. Notes from a discussion around whether non-profits or social entrepreneurship is better for startups that highlighted advantages of both approaches.
PILOT User Research and UX Design Solutions Report David Delgadø
For my final project at General Assembly, I had the opportunity to work with PILOT, a turn-key solution that enables organizations to retain their best people. I was tasked with creating an experience that encouraged, enabled, and held users accountable to the career goals they laid out for themselves in their initial job health assessment. At the conclusion of the project, I was hired by PILOT to implement the solution I proposed and be a key member of the product development team.
PILOT User Research and UX Design Solutions Report David Delgadø
For my final project at General Assembly, I had the opportunity to work with PILOT, a turn-key solution that enables organizations to retain their best people. I was tasked with creating an experience that encouraged, enabled, and held users accountable to the career goals they laid out for themselves in their initial job health assessment. At the conclusion of the project, I was hired by PILOT to implement the solution I proposed and be a key member of the product development team.
Digital marketing is important for investment professionals to engage with clients. Many clients now research advisors online before meeting them. While 30% of advisors use social media, those without an online presence are at a disadvantage since 49% of clients can't find their advisor online. Advisors need an online strategy that provides clarity, consistency and relevant content to clients to build their brand and maintain engagement. They must also ensure compliance by monitoring social media discussions and documenting all posts and approvals. An effective digital presence can help demonstrate ongoing value and connect advisors to younger clients.
The document discusses future trends in recruitment, including the growing importance of social recruiting and mobile technologies. It notes that while talent is said to be a top priority for CEOs, HR directors are often underpaid relative to other roles. New technologies allow companies to gather vast amounts of data on job candidates from social media profiles and mobile usage. The future of recruiting involves engaging candidates through online communities and gamification to develop an employer brand that focuses on how candidates will feel working there rather than just job details.
Google believes in a culture of transparency, open communication, and psychological safety for its employees. Engineers have access to all code from day one and goals are clearly communicated. Google also values diversity in backgrounds among its employees. It aims to create an environment where all employees feel comfortable contributing ideas without fear of repercussions. The company addresses problems directly between employees involved rather than indirectly. Google's open office space and communal activities are designed to stimulate employees and encourage interaction.
Steve Boese - Digital Transformation and the Future of TalentH3 HR Advisors, Inc.
This document discusses how digital transformation and disruptive technologies are impacting talent and the future of work. It notes that traditional models of finding, developing, and retaining talent are being disrupted as technologies like mobile, social media, analytics and artificial intelligence change expectations. The presentation recommends that organizations adapt to these changes by finding talent through mobile and social platforms, developing talent through peer learning and continuous learning, and retaining talent by focusing on relationships, flexibility and personalization over traditional retention strategies. Organizations must reduce barriers and create differentiated experiences to attract and engage talent in this new environment.
Marketing strategy 2018 (to double your leads)Bluewire Media
The document outlines Adam Franklin's presentation on digital marketing strategies for 2018 that can double leads without paying for advertising. It discusses common misconceptions about social media and provides case studies of professionals who successfully used simple social media strategies to generate new clients and leads. The presentation teaches a repeatable three step strategy of posting on social media, providing valuable content to attract people, and connecting with others in order to build business referrals and word of mouth marketing through an online presence.
Re-imagine: Re-imagining the service narrative through the eyes of your agentGuy Stephens | @guy1067
This document discusses emerging trends in customer service, including:
1. Customer service is undergoing significant changes and moving towards an intelligent service ecosystem that switches between automated experiences and human assistance based on customer needs and preferences.
2. There is a shift towards mobile-first, on-demand, and instant gratification models of service driven by new technologies and customer expectations.
3. Successful companies will be those that can adapt quickly, empower agents, gain insights from customer data and connected devices, and provide a more personalized and proactive form of customer service.
Klout is a service that measures social influence across various social networks like Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. It assigns each user an influence score from 1 to 100 based on their ability to drive engagement. While Klout aims to quantify online influence, some critics argue that influence is difficult to measure accurately and Klout scores can be gamed. Klout has also received criticism for being inconsistent and changing scores unpredictably. However, others see potential for Klout to help identify influential users for marketing and other purposes.
Infosec Sucks - and its not because of he people.Dan Murray
Dan has been involved in hacking and cybersecurity since junior school. He started his career in help desk support and worked his way up, eventually specializing in networking. He once drew a working QR code at work that ended up costing him his job. The document discusses various topics related to getting started in cybersecurity as a novice, including messing around with friends, using online resources to learn, dealing with HR requirements, the importance of networking, and bypassing barriers to get into the field.
This document provides career advice for technical professionals ("geeks") in one step - focusing more on creating a good experience for others rather than focusing on oneself. It argues that the most opportunities will come from people who have had a good experience working with you and want to refer you for future projects. The document outlines how geeks can focus on others by communicating effectively, following through on commitments, helping others, taking responsibility for mistakes, and being respectful and thoughtful when working with others. This simple step of paying attention to how others experience working with you can significantly improve career prospects more than traditional advice of following passions, developing skills, or networking.
MROC's & GenY: get the 'research' party started!Tom De Ruyck
This document discusses how to effectively engage Generation Y in marketing research communities. It emphasizes that Gen Y expects to be treated as partners rather than subjects of research. The key learnings are:
(1) Communities work best with around 150 members to enable social interactions. Brand identification is strongest when values converge between brand and member.
(2) Members must be committed through engagement like meet-and-greets and empowerment to share content. Gamification can boost engagement through badges and leaderboards.
(3) Moderators and companies must be committed for communities to succeed. The experience should inspire action beyond brief debriefs by bringing consumers into the boardroom. The goal is engaging experiences that inspire
Making Business Human: Delivering Great Experiences in a Connected AgePeter Merholz
Slides from my talk at IA Summit 2012. Won't make much sense of you were there.
In it, I discuss how business must engage in humanist practices and values in this messy and complex Connected Age.
How to Change Careers (Without Losing Your Mind)Lauren Galanter
It can be hard enough to figure out what to make for dinner every night or how to find a decent job sometimes, let alone how to change your career. Most of the stories we hear about career changers make it seem easy, or focus on people who have no other responsibilities and burn the midnight oil 24/7. How can someone successfully change the path they’re on and still have time for self-care and a life?
In this talk you’ll hear about:
- Methods for figuring out what you want and how to get there
- A case study of how I transitioned roles and careers multiple times
- Why and how we need to redefine career success
Cactus staffers Norm and Mike headed to Boulder Digital Works' Making Digital Work. Here is there take on the 2-day workshop. Norm's through his sketchpad, Mike's through his iPad.
Venture capitalists are clamoring to throw cash at young companies, chasing the next big thing in mobile apps and social media. Recently, jaw-dropping valuations of Facebook, Groupon and Zynga have fueled buzz about a new tech bubble, but behind those billion-dollar behemoths is a new class of groundbreaking innovators:
GetGlue: CEO Alex Iskold discusses the impact of media check-ins on TV advertising and explains why the stickiest mix of rewards includes game mechanics, social interactions and good recommendations.
Crimson Hexagon: CEO Scott Centurino talks about how machine-reading of online sentiment can help marketers move beyond last-generation “buzz” tools and learn how consumers truly feel about brands and competitors.
BlueCava: CMO Dean Harris explores the practical implications of a new digital device behavioral registry that tracks machines instead of people, providing relevant and sequential messaging for brands without compromising consumer privacy.
PlacePunch: CEO Adam Steinberg explains why brands launching their own location-based marketing programs no longer have to agonize over the choice of channels. They can simultaneously manage Foursquare, Facebook Places, and Gowalla from the same dashboard.
Figment: CEO Jacob Lewis reveals why the company’s decision to spend six months beta-testing its new social network paid off – and what they learned by visiting schools, libraries and literary organizations across the country to speak with creative teenagers.
This document provides an insider's guide to SXSW Interactive, including:
1. Five tips for attending SXSW Interactive focused on planning panels, meeting new people, exploring Austin, being flexible, and keeping phones charged.
2. Summaries of several interesting panels on topics like designing for wisdom of crowds and Twitter for marketers.
3. A summary of an interview between Guy Kawasaki and Chris Anderson where they discussed monetizing Twitter and the differences between free and paid services.
4. Notes from a discussion around whether non-profits or social entrepreneurship is better for startups that highlighted advantages of both approaches.
PILOT User Research and UX Design Solutions Report David Delgadø
For my final project at General Assembly, I had the opportunity to work with PILOT, a turn-key solution that enables organizations to retain their best people. I was tasked with creating an experience that encouraged, enabled, and held users accountable to the career goals they laid out for themselves in their initial job health assessment. At the conclusion of the project, I was hired by PILOT to implement the solution I proposed and be a key member of the product development team.
PILOT User Research and UX Design Solutions Report David Delgadø
For my final project at General Assembly, I had the opportunity to work with PILOT, a turn-key solution that enables organizations to retain their best people. I was tasked with creating an experience that encouraged, enabled, and held users accountable to the career goals they laid out for themselves in their initial job health assessment. At the conclusion of the project, I was hired by PILOT to implement the solution I proposed and be a key member of the product development team.
Digital marketing is important for investment professionals to engage with clients. Many clients now research advisors online before meeting them. While 30% of advisors use social media, those without an online presence are at a disadvantage since 49% of clients can't find their advisor online. Advisors need an online strategy that provides clarity, consistency and relevant content to clients to build their brand and maintain engagement. They must also ensure compliance by monitoring social media discussions and documenting all posts and approvals. An effective digital presence can help demonstrate ongoing value and connect advisors to younger clients.
The document discusses future trends in recruitment, including the growing importance of social recruiting and mobile technologies. It notes that while talent is said to be a top priority for CEOs, HR directors are often underpaid relative to other roles. New technologies allow companies to gather vast amounts of data on job candidates from social media profiles and mobile usage. The future of recruiting involves engaging candidates through online communities and gamification to develop an employer brand that focuses on how candidates will feel working there rather than just job details.
Google believes in a culture of transparency, open communication, and psychological safety for its employees. Engineers have access to all code from day one and goals are clearly communicated. Google also values diversity in backgrounds among its employees. It aims to create an environment where all employees feel comfortable contributing ideas without fear of repercussions. The company addresses problems directly between employees involved rather than indirectly. Google's open office space and communal activities are designed to stimulate employees and encourage interaction.
Steve Boese - Digital Transformation and the Future of TalentH3 HR Advisors, Inc.
This document discusses how digital transformation and disruptive technologies are impacting talent and the future of work. It notes that traditional models of finding, developing, and retaining talent are being disrupted as technologies like mobile, social media, analytics and artificial intelligence change expectations. The presentation recommends that organizations adapt to these changes by finding talent through mobile and social platforms, developing talent through peer learning and continuous learning, and retaining talent by focusing on relationships, flexibility and personalization over traditional retention strategies. Organizations must reduce barriers and create differentiated experiences to attract and engage talent in this new environment.
After the Contracts Are Signed: Busing the Most Common Myths in HR TechnologyH3 HR Advisors, Inc.
After the Contracts Are Signed: Busing the Most Common Myths in HR Technology - Presentation slides presented by Steve Boese and Trish McFarlane at the SHRM Annual Conference, June 30, 2015.
The document discusses the leadership test faced by new NBA commissioner Adam Silver regarding Donald Sterling's racist comments. It notes that Silver, who recently succeeded David Stern as commissioner, had to deal with this high-profile issue as his first major challenge. Silver elected to give Sterling the harshest punishment possible - a lifetime ban from the NBA, a $2.5 million fine, and forcing the sale of his team. The document argues this strong response from Silver in his first test establishes him as a decisive leader who came down hard when it mattered most.
Big Trends in HR Tech for 2014 and Beyond - Human Resource Executive WebinarH3 HR Advisors, Inc.
Slides presented by Steve Boese, Co-Chair HR Technology Conference and Trish McFarlane, VP of HR Practice, Brandon Hall Group for a Human Resource Executive Webcast, August 2014.
What Did the HR Tech Salesperson Say? SHRM Annual 2014 PresentationH3 HR Advisors, Inc.
What Did the HR Tech Salesperson Say? Demystifying the HR Tech Selection and Implementation Process.
Presentation given by Steve Boese and Trish McFarlane at the SHRM Annual Conference, Orlando, FL on June 25, 2014.
The 2013 Season of The 8 Man Rotation Ebook on all things Sports and HR. Authors: Steve Boese, Kris Dunn, Lance Haun, Tim Sackett, and Matthew Stollak.
HCI Webcast April 24 - The Talent and Technology Balance (something like that)H3 HR Advisors, Inc.
The document discusses how HR technologies can help organizations maximize their talent investments. It describes big trends in the workplace like multi-generational workforces and rapid technological change. It then discusses how technologies like CRM, social sourcing, and social learning can help organizations source, engage, and develop talent. Specifically, CRM allows organizations to personalize at scale, social sourcing expands talent pools, and social learning makes learning collaborative and continuous. The document urges considering user experience, vendor viability, and flexibility when choosing HR technologies.
Trends in Onboarding and Retention - Allied HRIQ Webinar Nov. 2013H3 HR Advisors, Inc.
Webinar slides presented by Steve Boese for the Allied HRIQ Webinar on Onboarding and Retention trends in November 2013. For more information on the research see www.allied.com/HRIQ.
Thinking outside the Inbox - What some big trends mean for HR and Recruiting. Presentation delivered by Steve Boese and Trish McFarlane at HR Florida 2013.
From Transactions to Engagement - Steve Boese, SHRM 2013 Annual ConferenceH3 HR Advisors, Inc.
Presentation slides for the SHRM Annual Conference Session - From Transactions to Engagement: Harnessing Social Tools to Transform HR presented by Steve Boese, Monday, June 17, 2013.
Resources and Links related to the SHRM Annual Conference Session - From Transactions to Engagement: Harnessing Social Tools to Transform HR presented by Steve Boese, Monday, June 17, 2013
Illinois SHRM - How Social Tools Can Empower a Global OrganizationH3 HR Advisors, Inc.
The document summarizes a presentation given by Trish McFarlane and Steve Boese at an HR conference in August 2012. They discussed how social tools can empower global organizations by enabling recruiting, collaboration, recognition, innovation, and hacking. They provided examples of using social media for recruiting, collaborative goal setting, social recognition programs, prediction markets to involve employees, and conducting hack days to drive innovation. Attendees were given suggestions for action plans including conducting a social media audit and running a hack day.
Is Social Recruiting Really Working?
Slides for session presented at SHRM Annual Conference 2012, Wed. June 27, 2012.
A panel discussion with Steve Boese, John Sumser, Robert Hohman, Jeremy Langhans,
Slides are for guiding the discussion - we'd love your input to the questions in the comments and on Twitter - #SHRM12
We know that most sequels suck.
This is true with most movies, but it is especially true about sports movie sequels. As anyone who paid their hard-earned dollars to see Major League II, Slap Shot II: Breaking the Ice, or Caddyshack II knows, great art is hard to follow.
I know what you’re thinking. Does the world really need another collection of writings about Sports and HR? Wasn’t it beaten to death in the last edition?
Yet, here we are with the 2011 season - 45 more posts ripped from the screens of the HR Capitalist, Fistful of Talent, Rehaul.com, the Tim Sackett Project, and True Faith HR. Its more points than Kobe or LeBron averaged, but fewer than the number of TDs Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, or Tom Brady threw.
And, the 2012 season is already looking bright…but, it’ll have to wait until next year.
HRevolution Session presented at the HR Technology Conference October 5, 2011 - 'Your Kid Will Never Work in an Office'. Presented by Steve Boese and Trish McFarlane.
The document discusses several topics:
1. It discusses a striking by Verizon landline workers and the internal division this highlights between Verizon's growing wireless business and declining landline business.
2. It questions whether benefits and policies should vary within organizations based on business unit performance.
3. It provides information about upcoming HR technology and HRevolution conferences in Las Vegas in October and encourages registering to attend both.
TrustArc Webinar - 2024 Global Privacy SurveyTrustArc
How does your privacy program stack up against your peers? What challenges are privacy teams tackling and prioritizing in 2024?
In the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey, we asked over 1,800 global privacy professionals and business executives to share their perspectives on the current state of privacy inside and outside of their organizations. This year’s report focused on emerging areas of importance for privacy and compliance professionals, including considerations and implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, building brand trust, and different approaches for achieving higher privacy competence scores.
See how organizational priorities and strategic approaches to data security and privacy are evolving around the globe.
This webinar will review:
- The top 10 privacy insights from the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey
- The top challenges for privacy leaders, practitioners, and organizations in 2024
- Key themes to consider in developing and maintaining your privacy program
HCL Notes und Domino Lizenzkostenreduzierung in der Welt von DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-und-domino-lizenzkostenreduzierung-in-der-welt-von-dlau/
DLAU und die Lizenzen nach dem CCB- und CCX-Modell sind für viele in der HCL-Community seit letztem Jahr ein heißes Thema. Als Notes- oder Domino-Kunde haben Sie vielleicht mit unerwartet hohen Benutzerzahlen und Lizenzgebühren zu kämpfen. Sie fragen sich vielleicht, wie diese neue Art der Lizenzierung funktioniert und welchen Nutzen sie Ihnen bringt. Vor allem wollen Sie sicherlich Ihr Budget einhalten und Kosten sparen, wo immer möglich. Das verstehen wir und wir möchten Ihnen dabei helfen!
Wir erklären Ihnen, wie Sie häufige Konfigurationsprobleme lösen können, die dazu führen können, dass mehr Benutzer gezählt werden als nötig, und wie Sie überflüssige oder ungenutzte Konten identifizieren und entfernen können, um Geld zu sparen. Es gibt auch einige Ansätze, die zu unnötigen Ausgaben führen können, z. B. wenn ein Personendokument anstelle eines Mail-Ins für geteilte Mailboxen verwendet wird. Wir zeigen Ihnen solche Fälle und deren Lösungen. Und natürlich erklären wir Ihnen das neue Lizenzmodell.
Nehmen Sie an diesem Webinar teil, bei dem HCL-Ambassador Marc Thomas und Gastredner Franz Walder Ihnen diese neue Welt näherbringen. Es vermittelt Ihnen die Tools und das Know-how, um den Überblick zu bewahren. Sie werden in der Lage sein, Ihre Kosten durch eine optimierte Domino-Konfiguration zu reduzieren und auch in Zukunft gering zu halten.
Diese Themen werden behandelt
- Reduzierung der Lizenzkosten durch Auffinden und Beheben von Fehlkonfigurationen und überflüssigen Konten
- Wie funktionieren CCB- und CCX-Lizenzen wirklich?
- Verstehen des DLAU-Tools und wie man es am besten nutzt
- Tipps für häufige Problembereiche, wie z. B. Team-Postfächer, Funktions-/Testbenutzer usw.
- Praxisbeispiele und Best Practices zum sofortigen Umsetzen
Skybuffer AI: Advanced Conversational and Generative AI Solution on SAP Busin...Tatiana Kojar
Skybuffer AI, built on the robust SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP), is the latest and most advanced version of our AI development, reaffirming our commitment to delivering top-tier AI solutions. Skybuffer AI harnesses all the innovative capabilities of the SAP BTP in the AI domain, from Conversational AI to cutting-edge Generative AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). It also helps SAP customers safeguard their investments into SAP Conversational AI and ensure a seamless, one-click transition to SAP Business AI.
With Skybuffer AI, various AI models can be integrated into a single communication channel such as Microsoft Teams. This integration empowers business users with insights drawn from SAP backend systems, enterprise documents, and the expansive knowledge of Generative AI. And the best part of it is that it is all managed through our intuitive no-code Action Server interface, requiring no extensive coding knowledge and making the advanced AI accessible to more users.
Introduction of Cybersecurity with OSS at Code Europe 2024Hiroshi SHIBATA
I develop the Ruby programming language, RubyGems, and Bundler, which are package managers for Ruby. Today, I will introduce how to enhance the security of your application using open-source software (OSS) examples from Ruby and RubyGems.
The first topic is CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures). I have published CVEs many times. But what exactly is a CVE? I'll provide a basic understanding of CVEs and explain how to detect and handle vulnerabilities in OSS.
Next, let's discuss package managers. Package managers play a critical role in the OSS ecosystem. I'll explain how to manage library dependencies in your application.
I'll share insights into how the Ruby and RubyGems core team works to keep our ecosystem safe. By the end of this talk, you'll have a better understanding of how to safeguard your code.
Your One-Stop Shop for Python Success: Top 10 US Python Development Providersakankshawande
Simplify your search for a reliable Python development partner! This list presents the top 10 trusted US providers offering comprehensive Python development services, ensuring your project's success from conception to completion.
Ivanti’s Patch Tuesday breakdown goes beyond patching your applications and brings you the intelligence and guidance needed to prioritize where to focus your attention first. Catch early analysis on our Ivanti blog, then join industry expert Chris Goettl for the Patch Tuesday Webinar Event. There we’ll do a deep dive into each of the bulletins and give guidance on the risks associated with the newly-identified vulnerabilities.
Nunit vs XUnit vs MSTest Differences Between These Unit Testing Frameworks.pdfflufftailshop
When it comes to unit testing in the .NET ecosystem, developers have a wide range of options available. Among the most popular choices are NUnit, XUnit, and MSTest. These unit testing frameworks provide essential tools and features to help ensure the quality and reliability of code. However, understanding the differences between these frameworks is crucial for selecting the most suitable one for your projects.
Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing.pdfssuserfac0301
Read Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing to gain insights on AI adoption in the manufacturing industry, such as:
1. How quickly AI is being implemented in manufacturing.
2. Which barriers stand in the way of AI adoption.
3. How data quality and governance form the backbone of AI.
4. Organizational processes and structures that may inhibit effective AI adoption.
6. Ideas and approaches to help build your organization's AI strategy.
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Overview
Dive into the world of anomaly detection on edge devices with our comprehensive hands-on tutorial. This SlideShare presentation will guide you through the entire process, from data collection and model training to edge deployment and real-time monitoring. Perfect for those looking to implement robust anomaly detection systems on resource-constrained IoT/edge devices.
Key Topics Covered
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- Understand the fundamentals of anomaly detection and its importance in identifying unusual behavior or failures in systems.
2. Understanding Edge (IoT)
- Learn about edge computing and IoT, and how they enable real-time data processing and decision-making at the source.
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- Overview of Jupyter Notebooks, an open-source web application for creating and sharing documents with live code, equations, visualizations, and narrative text.
12. Jupyter Notebooks with Code Examples
- Hands-on examples and code snippets in Jupyter Notebooks to help you implement and test anomaly detection models.
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Steve Boese blog July 25-31, 2011
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Today’s Tabbloid
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STEVE BOESE’S HR TECHNOLOGY ‘presence’ or marketing material.
PageRank for People So when Megan from Klout told us on the show last night that Klout’s
JUL 29, 2011 08:52A.M. new ‘+K’ feature, where users can log in to Klout.com to ‘award’ other
users a ‘+K’ to indicate their explicit agreement to the Klout assessment
Last night on the HR Happy Hour Show we had an interesting discussion of topical influence, did not directly factor into the person’s actual score
with Megan Berry from Klout, Jennifer McClure, and Dawn Hrdlica- due to concerns about potential gaming of this process, I was a little
Burke about online or digital influence, and its potential effect and use in surprised. Because to me, at least once Klout can sort out the correct way
the recruiting and hiring process. We also talked about some of the to control to remove the element of potential gaming the system, then
implications that relying on these kinds of new algorithms might have in the +K component would stand to be a fundamental aspect that would
the future. It was a fascinating conversation, and I encourage you to support the ‘PageRank for People’ idea.
check out the replay of the show here, (or drop it into your fancy iPad,
just search the iTunes store for ‘HR Happy Hour’). It’s really not that not different from Angie’s List, or Amazon book
reviews, or the consumer product ratings that pop up on pretty much
every electronics retailer website. For some reason we don’t seem to
worry too much about Jimbo the plumber ‘gaming’ the system, but when
we get to discussing Twitter, Facebook, Blogs, and such, the conversation
about ‘influence’ starts to get a little funky.
Again, I am not sure Klout has the answer to all this yet, or if some one
else will figure out a better way to come up with that just right blend of
algorithm, evaluation, and personal touch that will result in a
measurement or score that will become more universally accepted, but I
am fairly confident someone will.
And I am also fairly confident that soon after some other disruptive
technology will emerge that will make us reconsider ‘influence’ once
again.
Anyway, I am done talking/writing about this for a while, unless my
My favorite line of the night was from Megan, when she described one of Klout score keeps tanking!
Klout’s goals is to have the Klout score be perceived as the ‘PageRank
for people’, a comparison to the famous search breakthrough invented Have a great weekend!
at Stanford by the founders of Google, which sorted and presented web
search results not simply by the amount and location of keywords in web
page content, but rather by an evaluation of the number and quality of
other sites that linked to the site in question. More simply put, if lots of
other sites on the web, that were judged to be of good quality linked back
to a particular site, then that destination site was assessed at a higher
relative quality, and thus its ‘PageRank’ would improve.
It is a concept as simple and as fundamental to any evaluation we’d make
of the quality, reliability, and trustworthiness of any person, business, or
service - if enough (or even just one if it is the ‘right’ person), people that
we respect and value their judgment indicate that Candidate ‘X’ would
make a good hire for a specific role, or that Jimbo’s Plumbing Service
can be trusted not to rip you off, then we are far more likely to heed that
advice than we would from simply doing a cursory analysis of online
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STEVE BOESE’S HR TECHNOLOGY and influencers in his industry, but chances are the paltry 43 connections
on LinkedIn were not going to let anyone find out.
Can you give a brother a +K?
JUL 28, 2011 08:18A.M. And here’s one more, from the marketing space taken from a post by
Mark Schaefer on the Business Grow site:
Let me relate a few of my experiences this week …
• A very talented friend told me he was rejected
for a job at a major ad agency because his Klout
score was too low.
• A B2B marketing agency Managing Director
told me he chose between two qualified
candidates based on their Klout score.
• A friend in D.C is creating a Klout 50 Club
Tonight on the HR Happy Hour Show (8PM ET/ 5PM PT, rest of the exclusive to people with high Klout scores.
country you are on your own), we’ll be talking about Klout, and other Why? He wants to find good hires for social
measures of online or digital influence in the context of sourcing, media marketing.
recruiting, and career management. Can tools like Klout accurately
measure a concept to ambiguous as ‘influence?’ Does the Klout score • A woman told me her boyfriend was accepted to
and others of its like, have any role at all in the recruiting process? How a prestigious conference based on his Klout
about some +K action? score alone.
You can listen live at 8PM ET tonight on the show page here, or on the These experiences occurred in the span of 72 hours
call in line at 646-378-1086.
Sure, I know what you are thinking - those jobs are all in digital
Before you jump to the high and mighty ground and declare that Klout, marketing and PR, and therefore using Klout as a screening tool might
and other lists of digital influence, whether created using proprietary make some sense, but out here in the real world, where 99.3% of people
algorithms or hand-curated by actual people, have no place in don’t even know what Klout is, it really does not matter. Possibly.
professional recruiting processes, you might want to ask yourself if
you’ve ever researched a candidate on LinkedIn, and made some kind of But on the show tonight, while talking about Klout, the discussion is
subtle evaluation of said candidate simply on the number of connections really a bit more expansive than that, and I hope we can avoid getting
they have. caught up in the nuances of algorithms, and talk about online and digital
influence at a more fundamental level. I think it will make for an
Recently, none other than my friend Kris Dunn, on the HR Capitalist interesting show.
blog offered this observation, in the context of candidate evaluation for a
sales position: Our guests will be Megan Berry from Klout, and Jennifer McClure, aka
CincyRecruiter, and the feisty Dawn Hrdlica-Burke, aka DawnHrRocks
My client in that search forwarded me a profile of a will be along for the ride as well.
Salesforce candidate from LinkedIn. “Have you
talked to this guy?”. I looked at the candidate, which I hope you can join us tonight at 8PM, and if you listen and
remember, was for a hunting sales pro. 43 contacts enjoy the show can you share the love with a little +K action on
in LinkedIn. Klout my way? My score has been tanking lately.
43 Contacts. For a hunting sales pro. I could hear “I
need some leads if I’m going to close business” in the
background. Your cost of customer acquisition just
tripled by hiring that guy.”
For better or worse, the (lack of) LinkedIn contacts factored into an
instant perception being formed about the guy. He could be carrying
around a tattered, 25 year old Fil-o-fax (Gen Y’ers, Google it), stuffed
with all the names and contact information of the key decision makers
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STEVE BOESE’S HR TECHNOLOGY Image from Boxvox.net
Packaging and Disincentives Sure the tired old warning message still appears, but when you examine
JUL 27, 2011 09:14A.M. the packaging a little more closely, you’ll notice the non-traditional
shape, a very intentional design that has some interesting implications.
One of my favorite ‘non-HR‘ reads is a blog called Box Vox, which is According to the package designers Jennifer Noon and Sarah Shaw:
dedicated to the art and craft of product packaging design. It is a really
interesting site to learn more about innovations in packaging science and ‘Our primary aim was to change the structure of the
to understand a bit more about how the package design attempts to pack making it less ergonomic. The pack was
influence buying behavior. Almost invariably, the package designers developed to be difficult to use and carry, it is hard
attempt to balance design, function, the physical requirements imposed to fit into pockets due to its triangular shape and the
on the package composition by the product itself, as well as the branding angled inner means the cigarettes are hard to get
and promotional elements that often contribute significantly to the out. The lid is designed so that it closes efficiently
ultimate purchase decision. but after a few uses it becomes weak,meaning the
cigarettes can fall out if being stored in a ladies
Packaging design is big business, and in particular package re-designs of handbag.‘
existing products can be very risky, take a look at this story from 2009
about a colossally botched re-design by Tropicana orange juice. A few Boom. By going beyond simply advising cigarette customers about the
seemingly simple changes to the graphics and type on the Tropicana potentially disastrous health outcomes from their habit, this new
carton sent long-time customers into a rage, eventually causing the package makes the practice of the habit itself much more unpleasant and
company to revert to its time-tested and likely way more important to difficult than before, and at least theoretically places an additional
customers than they ever realized package design. burden on the smoker that perhaps some of them will not want to deal
with.
But since consumer product packaging, and even the more ethereal
messaging, digital content, or even simple verbal conversations that pass Telling smokers, or really anyone that is doing something in a way that
for a kind of ‘packaging’ that we place around our projects in the the manager, the organization, or even society would like to see stopped
workplace are mostly centered around positive actions - we want to is often not as effective as we’d like it to be. Employees, partners, kids,
incent people to do something, we sometimes don’t have a great handle whomever - keep doing silly things. Even when they have been told not
on how to communicate or package something for circumstances where to. But making the practice and exercise of these undesirable behaviors
we want to stop or at least reduce a behavior or the use of a certain much more difficult and unpleasant via packaging or design or through
product or practice. use of physical space can often offer us more opportunities to promote
change and to achieve the desired outcomes.
We are all familiar with the printed warnings that have been places on
cigarette packaging here in the USA for many years, but the sense we get What do you think? What else can we do when simply telling
from those is that while true and sobering, they really don’t make the people to behave differently is not enough?
habit and practice of smoking significantly more difficult than if there
were no warnings on the packages. I bet long time smokers don’t even
notice these warnings any more. But what if the packaging itself could STEVE BOESE’S HR TECHNOLOGY
dis-incent smokers from the actual action of smoking? Again from the
Box Vox site, take a look at this re-imagined cigarette package: Socialcast: Collaboration
Beyond the Enterprise
JUL 26, 2011 07:42A.M.
Today the enterprise collaboration solutions provider Socialcast (a
VMWare company), announced a set of new features to augment and
extend the capability in their already impressive collaboration solution.
For readers that might not be familiar with Socialcast’s solution, it
primarily serves as an internal enterprise activity and interest stream,
where colleagues can share status updates, links to relevant content,
share files, and easily create internal groups organized along
organizational or project lines. More recently, Socialcast launched a
product called Reach, which gives customers the ability to easily embed
and include the core collaboration platform in any number of enterprise
systems like ERP, CRM, or other knowledge management platforms,
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thus taking ‘collaboration’ closer to the places and systems where the collaboration beyond a separate and isolated tool, and with the ease of
work gets done. deployment and administration that allows the solution to take hold
rapidly across and outside the enterprise.
Today’s announcement of the new capability that allows enterprises to
dynamically create external collaboration groups, and that extends the I don’t write too many ‘new product announcement‘ type posts,
collaboration platform to an organizations’ partners, customers, or even because frankly, most of them are not all that interesting. But I have
social media fans and followers; is a natural extension of the Reach tool, been a fan of the Socialcast platform for a while, have used the
taking the collaboration environment beyond the walled garden of the collaboration tool in some of my HR Technology classes, and do feel that
internal enterprise, to wherever and with whomever leveraging the in a crowded space that Socialcast has consistently had intelligent
platform makes sense. approaches and ideas to better enable enterprise (and beyond) forms of
collaboration.
More and more, success for many organizations will be at least in part
determined by how they can best manage and extract value from a
disparate, diverse, and fluid ecosystem of internal and external
resources, and products and solutions that can help manage and support
this new framework offer organizations some clear opportunities and
advantages.
You can learn more about Socialcast and today’s announcement at
www.socialcast.com.
STEVE BOESE’S HR TECHNOLOGY
A Pocketful of Zen Lessons
JUL 25, 2011 07:37A.M.
External Group View - image provided by Socialcast
Beginning today, users of Socialcast can create dynamic groups to invite
contractors or suppliers to collaborate on projects, connect more
effectively with joint venture partners, or even conduct on the fly
customer and follower focus group discussions by simply sharing a link
to an external group on Facebook or Twitter, and invite followers to
participate. It is a great piece of functionality, and one that attempts to
begin to address the more flexible and fluid ways that organizations,
teams, and individuals are getting work accomplished today.
The other interesting feature that Socialcast announced today is a new
organizational charting feature that not only can graphically depict the
traditional organizational relationships and hierarchy (automatically
generated from Active Directory or LDAP), but also can include insight
into the external relationships with customers, suppliers, etc. that the
organization’s employees have developed over time. This new and
hybrid type of an ‘extended organization chart’ is a novel idea, and one Many years ago a former colleague gave me the book you see in the
that over time in many organizations could prove to be just as valuable picture on the right, it is called ‘Zen Lessons: The Art of
as the traditional, internally facing org. chart. Leadership’, a small (so small fits in your pocket), book of Zen stories
and tales meant to be a guide to ‘enlightened conduct for people in
These new features continue to strengthen Socialcast’s position in the positions of authority, based on the teachings of several great
enterprise collaboration technology space, an increasingly crowded Zen masters of China.’ It is kind of an interesting little book, and
market where Socialcast competes with offerings from Yammer, while I don’t claim to understand all that much about Zen, seeing as my
Salesforce Chatter, Socialtext, and others. Where Socialcast appears to entire education in Zen has been this pocket book and close and repeated
have an edge, is in their realization and reaction to the changing ways of examinations of the ‘putting lesson‘ scene in Caddyshack, I have
task and resource organization in many enterprises, the need for a managed to keep this book with me through several moves, jobs, and life
collaboration solution to support much more flexible methods of changes.
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To get an idea of the kinds of Leadership Lessons encompassed in the
tiny book, check out some of the wise sayings from the Zen lessons:
On not ignoring small problems in hopes they will just disappear or
remedy themselves: ‘Even dripping water, if it does not stop, can
turn an orchard into a lake’.
On selecting a mentor : ‘You should always follow a leader that is
a little better than you, to be alerted to what you have not yet
reached.’
And lastly, on seeking and accepting feedback from peer and from
followers: ‘Only the foolish dislike to hear how they are wrong
and only expect unquestioning obedience from their
communities.’
I could go on and on, but I think you get the idea. Actually I couldn’t go
on and on very long, it is only a pocket book of Zen Leadership Lessons
after all, certainly not meant to serve as anything more than reminders
or examples of more universal kinds of truths that I imagine would take
years and years to master. Which takes us to another question entirely -
how much of something do you need to know in order to know enough of
what you need to know?
But regardless for some reason this little pocket book has stuck with me
though the years, and while I can’t necessarily point to any specific
occasions where I have applied the lessons in business or leadership
situations, I can be sure the lessons have served me well. Simply having
the book around is kind of comforting in a way. I suppose it is the
equivalent of a good luck charm or even my version of the ‘red stapler‘
from Office Space. No matter what jobs, projects, challenges that have
come the Zen Lessons have always been there, available to assist if
needed.
What about you guys? Do you have your own version of the pocket book
of Zen? What little guides or good luck charms do you make sure travel
with you as you move through your careers?
I can’t be the only weird one.
Right?
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