Implementing Collaboration Technologies in Industry: Case Examples and Lessons L

Description: Implementing Collaboration Technologies in Industry by Bjorn E. Munkvold, S. Akselsen, R.P. Bostrom, B. Evjemo, J. Grav, J. Grudin, C. Kadlec, G. Mark, L. Palen, S.E. Poltrock Collaboration technologies are any information or communication technologies which are used for collaboration at any level. They are used in areas such as e-learning, e-commerce, and data conferencing. This book looks at the problems which arise during the implementation process. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Collaboration technologies play a vital role in modern business by providing the infrastructure for key strategies such as collaborative commerce, knowledge management, process improvement, virtual teamwork and e-learning. This book provides a wide-ranging overview of current experiences from industry on the organisational implementation and use of these technologies. It focuses on strategies for overcoming obstacles in the implementation process, and measures that can be taken to enable effective use. Among the key features are: - Overview of the current state of the area of collaboration technologies; - A review of empirical research and a taxonomy of implementation factors; - Six case studies covering different collaboration technologies and organisational settings; - Practical solutions and guidelines for the implementation team. This book will be essential reading for project managers, implementation team members and IT managers. It will also be of interest to anyone researching or studying in relevant areas. Notes Collaboration technologies are any information or communication technologies which are used for collaboration at any level - from 2 people co-authoring a document, to several companies working together on common tasks. They are widely used in areas such as e-learning, e-commerce, and data conferencing. This book is the first to look in-depth at the problems which arise during the implementation process. The practical issues raised are illustrated via case studies from companies such as Boeing and Statoil. Table of Contents I Overview and Current Trends.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Collaboration Technology: Overview and Current Trends.- 3 Implementation of Collaboration Technologies: A Review of the Literature.- 4 A Taxonomy of Implementation Factors for Collaboration Technologies.- II Lessons from Industry.- 5 Implementing a Portfolio of Collaboration Technologies in Statoil.- 6 Implementation and Use of Collaboration Technologies in a Multinational Engineering Group: The Case of Kvrerner.- 7 Implementation of Data Conferencing in The Boeing Company.- 8 Discretionary Adoption of Group Support Software: Lessons from Calendar Applications.- 9 Supporting the Assimilation of Sector-Specific Collaborative Solutions: Ten Commandments.- 10 Implementation and Use of Collaboration Technology in e-Learning: The Case of a Joint University-Corporate MBA.- III Conclusions and Implications.- 11 Integrating the Lessons Learned.- 12 Implications for Practice and Research.- Appendix A: Collaboration Technology Forums and Resources.- Appendix B: Product Examples.- Appendix C: A Taxonomy of Implementation Factors for Collaboration Technologies.- References. Promotional Springer Book Archives Long Description Collaboration technologies play a vital role in modern business by providing the infrastructure for key strategies such as collaborative commerce, knowledge management, process improvement, virtual teamwork and e-learning. This book provides a wide-ranging overview of current experiences from industry on the organisational implementation and use of these technologies. It focuses on strategies for overcoming obstacles in the implementation process, and measures that can be taken to enable effective use. Among the key features are: - Overview of the current state of the area of collaboration technologies; - A review of empirical research and a taxonomy of implementation factors; - Six case studies covering different collaboration technologies and organisational settings; - Practical solutions and guidelines for the implementation team. This book will be essential reading for project managers, implementation team members and IT managers. It will also be of interest to anyone researching or studying in relevant areas. Feature A unique focus on implemenation issues and practical advice Covers a much wider range of different applications and organisational settings than competing volumes, many of which focus solely on Lotus Notes (which used to be the most widely used example of this technology) Description for Sales People Collaboration technologies are any information or communication technologies which are used for collaboration at any level - from 2 people co-authoring a document, to several companies working together on common tasks. They are widely used in areas such as e-learning, e-commerce, and data conferencing. This book is the first to look in-depth at the problems which arise during the implementation process. The practical issues raised are illustrated via case studies from companies such as Boeing and Statoil. Details ISBN1852334185 Author S.E. Poltrock Language English ISBN-10 1852334185 ISBN-13 9781852334185 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Springer London Ltd Subtitle Case Examples and Lessons Learned Place of Publication England Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Short Title IMPLEMENTING COLLABORATION TEC Pages 308 DOI 10.1007/b80960;10.1007/978-1-4471-0073-7 AU Release Date 2002-12-03 NZ Release Date 2002-12-03 UK Release Date 2002-12-03 Publisher Springer London Ltd Edition Description Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003 Series Computer Supported Cooperative Work Year 2002 Publication Date 2002-12-03 DEWEY 658.05 Illustrations 27 Illustrations, black and white; XII, 308 p. 27 illus. Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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