The current issue of The Economist (April 12 2008) contains a special report on Mobility that is well worth reading. It is full of intriguing case studies - and even quotes yours truly in one report (”Working from Anywhere“).
Each section of the report has its own link. Here they are:
A World of Witnesses (everybody becomes an electronic monitor)
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[…] digital nomad kit just got larger. 18 04 2008 I was reading my feeds and noticed this pointer over on AppGap to an article on The Economist entitled "Nomads at last". I read the entire article […]
Jim, found the article via a Stowe Boyd Facebook post. Bowing to the clarity in your contribution when you said:
“The crucial difference between telecommuting and nomadism, he says, is that nomadism combines the autonomy of telecommuting with the mobility that allows a gregarious and flexible work style.” _ James Ware
Now I have to wonder what lies byond “nomadism” or is that it for the foreseeable future? ~ Jenny
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On June 25th, AppGap contributor Jenny Ambrozek and others came together for a great discussion of how businesses large and small are experimenting with Facebook groups and other social networking tactics to grow awareness, build buzz, gain insights and increase sales.
For those that missed it, you can find the recording of the webinar here and the slide deck and follow up questions here.
Also, download the executive summary for practical tips and learnings gleaned from the discussion.
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