Wikis for enterprise use, both those available commercially as well as those available in open-source contexts, have become quite sophisticated. This article introduces and evaluates possible requirements as well as decision-making criteria. An absolute necessity for the evaluation of a wiki system is that you have a clear picture of the requirements for the system – this is the first and most important step as there are numerous criteria and factors to consider when choosing the correct system.
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Factors for the Success of Wikis 3: Overcoming Resistance from the Company Culture
The establishing of a Wiki is necessarily accompanied by a change in the communicative practices within a company. In comparison to technological and organizational aspects, the component of “company culture” typically plays a somewhat lesser role during the introduction of a Wiki, yet certain kinds of resistance can hinder the success of the project within this context as well.
Factors for the Success of Wikis 2: Organization is the Key
From dozens of enterprise Wiki projects, we know that the successful introduction of a Wiki into a company typically depends on three factors: technology; organization; and culture. In the first of these three articles we focused on the requirements of technology. This report will now focus on the organizational factors for a promising Wiki project.
Factors for the Success of Wikis 1: Technology is important, but not King
An enterprise Wiki is not only a new technology for many employees (at least within the company environment); it also requires a change in the normal communication- and collaboration patterns throughout the entire company. Through our experiences with dozens of company Wiki projects, we know that the successful introduction of a Wiki usually depends upon three factors: technology; organization; and culture. This article – the first of three articles on this topic – is dedicated to the challenges of technology.
Architecture of a Wiki-Project: Elements, Process, Approach, Rules
Many companies are unsure of how a successful Wiki-project should be started and executed. This article will give you an overview of this topic and inform you of the basics. //SEIBERT/MEDIA/ offers transparent services. Ultimately, as the saying goes, we’re also just cooking with water, but we’ve also collected many experiences regarding the process for Wiki-projects, which we will happily explain here – regardless of whether or not you are currently executing a project with us, are planning a project with us, or simply wish to be more successful with your Wiki – without our help.
Wikis need a customized Design
High opportunity costs can be incurred if the wiki layout isn’t customized. In this article, we will offer you a couple of arguments and explanations to answer why it is worth having your wiki professionally designed.
MS SharePoint as a Wiki: Few Functions, less Compatibility
Without professional knowledge management, companies are losing potential, wasting resources, and acquiring unwanted competitive disadvantages. Industry giant Microsoft has rolled out its own application, SharePoint, which allows data to be centrally deposited and edited. But is MS SharePoint really a good alternative to a fully developed company wiki application? Our answer is a definitive “no”.
Management Dashboards in an Intranet
By using management dashboards, your company’s managers will have access to a better overview and more transparency. By dashboards, we mean graphical evaluations that represent certain quantifiable key numbers in charts and make time segments visible through trending. This compiles information into a critical mass in an easily understandable and accessible way.
Wikis in an Intranet Part 2: TWiki in Actual Company Practice
The second article on the topic of TWiki considers the practical implementation of the application within a company intranet, introduces some of the numerous well-developed extensions, and offers summary arguments speaking for TWiki as a potentially powerful corporate wiki.
Wikis in an Intranet Part 1: MediaWiki and TWiki – Extremely Well-Developed Systems for Very Different Demands
Some managers think that the success of Wikipedia can only be transferred to their company intranet by using the exact same wiki system as the online encyclopedia. Unfortunately, this is a false conclusion as the demands placed on an internet lexicon and a corporate wiki are fundamentally different.
