No time to wait...

Here I sit building a (fanstastic, if I do say so myself) workshop on Collaboration. And, rightfully so, one of the case studies is on Linux, the brainchild of Linus Torvalds, the open source operating system, that is FREE. (To learn more about Linux, click on the penguin - the Linux Logo - below)



This interesting aspect of thsi operating system is the fact that it is being worked on, and expanded and improved, constantly, by millions of developers around the world. Wow, what a wonderful demonstration of collaboration.

What would happen if you uploaded the files from your R&D department? What if you involved your customers in the development process of your 'next' product at a much earlier stage in the process. Do you think that the designers of the latest Barbie actually play with Barbies?

All I'm saying that suggestion boxes, and comment cards are lag indicators. With the world moving as fast as it is, can you afford to wait for feedback? You should involve your employees, your customers, and your critics as early as possible in the process. It will only make you wiser, and will ultimately help your organization.