The social intranet
                      (r)evolution

                            Jane McConnell


                                 March 2013
                     European Enterprise 2.0 Summit, Paris




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Why does the "social intranet" disrupt
              organizations?

              Five reasons social intranets have not taken off
              and what to do about it.




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Today we have
    a combination
    of different
    “dimensions”.
                                           Workforce                                   Partners, clients   Public




                                                        Social collaboration
    They are often                                      (Real-time, constant movement, unpredictable)

                      Managed                           DISCOVER, DISCUSS
    in competition.      (Authoritative
                      stable, reference)
                            REFER, DO



                                                       Structured collaboration
                                                        (Creative, coordinated, goal-oriented)
    They are rarely                                     WORK, CREATE

    well
    coordinated.


    People are                                         The mobile dimension
                                                       Available from computer, tablet, smartphone.

    confused....




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Here’s how it happened
                    And why organizations are struggling




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1

       Authoritative,
          stable
         managed
        dimension




              ➡     Managed information and enterprise applications.

              ➡     Owned by Communication.

              ➡     At this stage, it is called the “intranet”.

              ➡     Structured according to the organizational structure with
                    control and clear, distinct “territories” and responsibilities.




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1                             2

           Authoritative,      Authoritative,    Structured
          stable managed          stable
             dimension
                                                collaboration
                                 managed         dimension
                                dimension




                   ➡        The arrival of digital platforms for structured project
                            collaboration brings “real work” to the intranet.

                   ➡        Goals become productivity & efficiency.

                   ➡        Business and IT work together to meet operational needs by
                            creating collaborative platforms.

                   ➡        Competition starts between the “intranet” and the
                            “collaborative platform”.




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1                                2                              3
                                                                               Social
                                                                           collaboration
                                                                            dimension
           Authoritative,         Authoritative,    Structured
          stable managed         stable managed    collaboration   Authoritative,
             dimension              dimension       dimension                      Structured
                                                                      stable
                                                                                  collaboration
                                                                     managed
                                                                                   dimension
                                                                    dimension




                   ➡        The arrival of “social media” in the enterprise brings disruption.

                   ➡        People are empowered, potentially.

                   ➡        Traditional roles of management, HR, IT and Communication are
                            challenged as people begin to self-declare and self-organize.

                   ➡        However, social stays in its own corner, isolated from “real
                            work”.




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1                           2                               3                     4
                                                                     Social collaboration
                                                                         dimension
           Authoritative,    Authoritative,    Structured
          stable managed    stable managed    collaboration
             dimension         dimension       dimension       Authoritative,    Structured
                                                              stable managed    collaboration
                                                                 dimension       dimension


                                                                                                 + Mobile
                                                                                                dimension



             ➡        The convergence of the 3 dimensions goes beyond disruption to
                      transformation.

             ➡        Social collaboration impregnates the enterprise facilitating
                      visibility of work, openness, efficiency and accountability.

             ➡        The “digital workplace mode” requires leadership rather than
                      management. It is built on : “freedom within a framework”.

             ➡        Self-organizing communities have strong influence over work
                      and decisions.




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1                           2                                3                   4
                                                                            Social
                                                                        collaboration
                                                                         dimension
           Authoritative,    Authoritative,    Structured
          stable managed    stable managed    collaboration     Authoritative,
             dimension         dimension       dimension                        Structured
                                                                   stable
                                                                               collaboration
                                                                  managed
                                                                                dimension
                                                                 dimension
                                                                                                + Mobile
                                                                                               dimension




                                                              Most organizations
                                                                  are here.




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Adoption lags deployment, especially for the more disruptive capabilities.




            Data from Q4 2012, 362 organizations, “Digital Workplace Trends 2013”.


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Five reasons social intranets have
                             not taken off

                                   &

                         What to do about it




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1. No urgency

                   We have no sense of urgency. No “why”.

                   ➡ Identify and communicate the compelling
                          reason why the social intranet is critical
                          for your organization.




           Check out
           John Paul Kotter: Leading change: http://www.kotterinternational.com/our-principles/changesteps
           Simon Sinek: How leaders inspire action. Start with Why: http://www.ted.com/speakers/
           simon_sinek.html
           NY Times, alex Williams: Elevator Pitch for Enterprise 2.0: http://www.nytimes.com/external/
           readwriteweb/2010/01/25/25readwriteweb-the-elevator-pitch-for-enterprise-20-24340.html


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2. Middle management forgotten

                   We think senior management buy-in is the
                   main obstacle.

                   ➡ Middle level managers are keys to
                          making the social intranet business
                          critical. Involve them from the beginning.

                       •       Middle management is a main obstacle for early
                               adopters. That when things get real.

           Check out
           Jane McConnell: http://www.netjmc.com/organizational-change/middle-and-operational-
           management-the-big-digital-workplace-challenges/



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3. No real empowerment

                   We have a vision, we communicate it, but we
                   don’t empower others to act on the vision.

                   ➡ My motto: “Freedom within a framework”.
                        •      The framework is a set of strategic principles.

                        •      Within the framework, policies evolve. Policies are
                               made at many different levels.


           Check out
           John Paul Kotter: Leading change: http://www.kotterinternational.com/our-principles/changesteps



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4. Fragmented digital environments

                   We are still in a world of siloed platforms
                   and disconnected initiatives inside
                   organizations.

                   ➡ We need “social glue” that lets people
                         connect and ties things together.

                       •      Purpose is key.

                       •      Usability is key.

          Check out
          Digital Workplace Trends 2013: Executive Summary: http://www.netjmc.com/digital-workplace/
          digital-workplace-trends-2013-executive-summary/


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5. A lot to learn about change

                   The factor that has the greatest influence in
                   collaborative ways of working is “behavior
                   of peers and colleagues”.

                   ➡ Start with operational groups, not
                         organizational groups. Solve pain points
                         that exist.

                       •      Formal approaches such as training and inclusion
                              in job objectives rarely bring change.


          Check out
          Digital Workplace Trends 2013: Executive Summary: http://www.netjmc.com/digital-workplace/
          digital-workplace-trends-2013-executive-summary/


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Why the difficulty?              How to overcome it

             1. Lack of urgency                   Create the compelling “why”.



                                                  Involve them from the beginning.
             2. Middle management forgotten
                                                  Use them as keys to processes.



                                                  Define your strategic principles:
             3. No real empowerment
                                                  “Freedom within a framework”.



                                                  Focus on your “social glue” that ties
             4. Fragmented digital environments
                                                  people and information together.



             5. A lot to learn about how change   Start with operational groups, not
             happens                              organizational groups.




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Thank you.

         Get in touch if you’re interested
         in a management briefing,
         workshop facilitation, coaching
         or just want to chat.

         jane@netjmc.com
         twitter @netjmc


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 Alstom, Paris  -   AGF, Paris   –   Bayer, France   –   Boehringer Ingelheim, Germany   –   EDF, Paris   –   EDP, Lisbon - ERDF, Paris   -   Ericsson,
 Stockholm -   GDF Suez, Paris   -   Gemalto, France    -   GlaxoSmithKline, Belgium   -   IKEA, Sweden   -   Lagardère, Paris   -   Nokia, Helsinki  
 -   Novartis, Switzerland   -   Océ, the Netherlands   -   OMV Petrom, Vienna   -   Pernod Ricard, Paris   -   PPR, Paris  -  RATP, Paris  -  Groupe
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Social Intranet (R)evolution at Enterprise 2.0 Summit

  • 1.
    The social intranet (r)evolution Jane McConnell March 2013 European Enterprise 2.0 Summit, Paris mardi 19 mars 13
  • 2.
    Why does the"social intranet" disrupt organizations? Five reasons social intranets have not taken off and what to do about it. mardi 19 mars 13
  • 3.
    Today we have a combination of different “dimensions”. Workforce Partners, clients Public Social collaboration They are often (Real-time, constant movement, unpredictable) Managed DISCOVER, DISCUSS in competition. (Authoritative stable, reference) REFER, DO Structured collaboration (Creative, coordinated, goal-oriented) They are rarely WORK, CREATE well coordinated. People are The mobile dimension Available from computer, tablet, smartphone. confused.... mardi 19 mars 13
  • 4.
    Here’s how ithappened And why organizations are struggling mardi 19 mars 13
  • 5.
    1 Authoritative, stable managed dimension ➡ Managed information and enterprise applications. ➡ Owned by Communication. ➡ At this stage, it is called the “intranet”. ➡ Structured according to the organizational structure with control and clear, distinct “territories” and responsibilities. mardi 19 mars 13
  • 6.
    1 2 Authoritative, Authoritative, Structured stable managed stable dimension collaboration managed dimension dimension ➡ The arrival of digital platforms for structured project collaboration brings “real work” to the intranet. ➡ Goals become productivity & efficiency. ➡ Business and IT work together to meet operational needs by creating collaborative platforms. ➡ Competition starts between the “intranet” and the “collaborative platform”. mardi 19 mars 13
  • 7.
    1 2 3 Social collaboration dimension Authoritative, Authoritative, Structured stable managed stable managed collaboration Authoritative, dimension dimension dimension Structured stable collaboration managed dimension dimension ➡ The arrival of “social media” in the enterprise brings disruption. ➡ People are empowered, potentially. ➡ Traditional roles of management, HR, IT and Communication are challenged as people begin to self-declare and self-organize. ➡ However, social stays in its own corner, isolated from “real work”. mardi 19 mars 13
  • 8.
    1 2 3 4 Social collaboration dimension Authoritative, Authoritative, Structured stable managed stable managed collaboration dimension dimension dimension Authoritative, Structured stable managed collaboration dimension dimension + Mobile dimension ➡ The convergence of the 3 dimensions goes beyond disruption to transformation. ➡ Social collaboration impregnates the enterprise facilitating visibility of work, openness, efficiency and accountability. ➡ The “digital workplace mode” requires leadership rather than management. It is built on : “freedom within a framework”. ➡ Self-organizing communities have strong influence over work and decisions. mardi 19 mars 13
  • 9.
    1 2 3 4 Social collaboration dimension Authoritative, Authoritative, Structured stable managed stable managed collaboration Authoritative, dimension dimension dimension Structured stable collaboration managed dimension dimension + Mobile dimension Most organizations are here. mardi 19 mars 13
  • 10.
    Adoption lags deployment,especially for the more disruptive capabilities. Data from Q4 2012, 362 organizations, “Digital Workplace Trends 2013”. mardi 19 mars 13
  • 11.
    Five reasons socialintranets have not taken off & What to do about it mardi 19 mars 13
  • 12.
    1. No urgency We have no sense of urgency. No “why”. ➡ Identify and communicate the compelling reason why the social intranet is critical for your organization. Check out John Paul Kotter: Leading change: http://www.kotterinternational.com/our-principles/changesteps Simon Sinek: How leaders inspire action. Start with Why: http://www.ted.com/speakers/ simon_sinek.html NY Times, alex Williams: Elevator Pitch for Enterprise 2.0: http://www.nytimes.com/external/ readwriteweb/2010/01/25/25readwriteweb-the-elevator-pitch-for-enterprise-20-24340.html mardi 19 mars 13
  • 13.
    2. Middle managementforgotten We think senior management buy-in is the main obstacle. ➡ Middle level managers are keys to making the social intranet business critical. Involve them from the beginning. • Middle management is a main obstacle for early adopters. That when things get real. Check out Jane McConnell: http://www.netjmc.com/organizational-change/middle-and-operational- management-the-big-digital-workplace-challenges/ mardi 19 mars 13
  • 14.
    3. No realempowerment We have a vision, we communicate it, but we don’t empower others to act on the vision. ➡ My motto: “Freedom within a framework”. • The framework is a set of strategic principles. • Within the framework, policies evolve. Policies are made at many different levels. Check out John Paul Kotter: Leading change: http://www.kotterinternational.com/our-principles/changesteps mardi 19 mars 13
  • 15.
    4. Fragmented digitalenvironments We are still in a world of siloed platforms and disconnected initiatives inside organizations. ➡ We need “social glue” that lets people connect and ties things together. • Purpose is key. • Usability is key. Check out Digital Workplace Trends 2013: Executive Summary: http://www.netjmc.com/digital-workplace/ digital-workplace-trends-2013-executive-summary/ mardi 19 mars 13
  • 16.
    5. A lotto learn about change The factor that has the greatest influence in collaborative ways of working is “behavior of peers and colleagues”. ➡ Start with operational groups, not organizational groups. Solve pain points that exist. • Formal approaches such as training and inclusion in job objectives rarely bring change. Check out Digital Workplace Trends 2013: Executive Summary: http://www.netjmc.com/digital-workplace/ digital-workplace-trends-2013-executive-summary/ mardi 19 mars 13
  • 17.
    Why the difficulty? How to overcome it 1. Lack of urgency Create the compelling “why”. Involve them from the beginning. 2. Middle management forgotten Use them as keys to processes. Define your strategic principles: 3. No real empowerment “Freedom within a framework”. Focus on your “social glue” that ties 4. Fragmented digital environments people and information together. 5. A lot to learn about how change Start with operational groups, not happens organizational groups. mardi 19 mars 13
  • 18.
    Thank you. Get in touch if you’re interested in a management briefing, workshop facilitation, coaching or just want to chat. [email protected] twitter @netjmc Purchase the report. Use this code for a 20% reduction: “E2PARIS2013” www.digital-workplace-trends.com. References: Air Liquide, Paris  -  Amadeus, Madrid  –  ArcelorMittal, Luxembourg  –  Areva, Paris   –   Arup, UK   –   Alcatel-Lucent, Paris   -   Alstom, Paris  -   AGF, Paris   –   Bayer, France   –   Boehringer Ingelheim, Germany   –   EDF, Paris   –   EDP, Lisbon - ERDF, Paris   -   Ericsson, Stockholm -   GDF Suez, Paris   -   Gemalto, France    -   GlaxoSmithKline, Belgium   -   IKEA, Sweden   -   Lagardère, Paris   -   Nokia, Helsinki   -   Novartis, Switzerland   -   Océ, the Netherlands   -   OMV Petrom, Vienna   -   Pernod Ricard, Paris   -   PPR, Paris  -  RATP, Paris  -  Groupe SEB, Lyon   -   SNCF, Paris   -   Suez Environnement, Paris   -   Telenor, Norway   -   Total, Paris   -   UPM, Helsinki mardi 19 mars 13