INTERCHANGE PREVIEW: USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING IN THE ENTERPRISE

This Interchange will focus on the benefits and challenges of using social networking tools in the IT and business environments. 

Date:
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Session hours: 8:30 to noon
Light Breakfast: 8:00 a.m.

Location:
O’Hare Plaza
Suite 450
Higgins & E. River Rd. / Dee Roads, Chicago

Omicron invites all participants for lunch following the Interchange

Suggested Attendees:
Anyone who wants to better understand how/if the use of social networking can be used to promote business productivity.  All technology leaders and managers can benefit from this session.

Background:
The use of social networking tools has expanded tremendously in the last few years.  On a personal basis, the majority of those in IT use these tools extensively.  Should these tools be embraced in a corporate setting?

This Interchange will examine the real benefits and potential downside to allowing, or even fostering, the use of social networking within the business.  Should you restrict it or should you promote it?  If you allow its use, how can you manage it successfully to produce true business benefit?

All participants will be given full opportunity to have their issues/questions addressed by everyone in attendance.

This Interchange (Roundtable Discussion) Will Explore:

• Security Considerations
• True ROI
• Defining the Tools

• When/What to Restrict
• Successful Collaboration
• Best Practices for Usage

Where Shared Experiences Maximize Performance