{"product_id":"2940011421648","title":"Herding Cats Through the Gate to Cyberspace","description":"\u003cp\u003eVirtual collaboration and learning (VCL) technology seems tailor made for large-group interventions. An expanding array of tools appears to hold great potential for organizational change and learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo name a few, example tools include:\u003cbr\u003e- Web-based meetings\u003cbr\u003e- Asynchronous discussions\u003cbr\u003e- Data sharing\u003cbr\u003e- Group document editing\u003cbr\u003e- Just-in-time training\u003cbr\u003e- Online surveys\u003cbr\u003e- Keyword searchable document repositories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, change consultants or organizational development professionals who anticipate a swift, easy introduction of technology may be in for a rude awakening. Without appropriate facilitation, any VCL initiative may flounder along with the intervention it was intended to support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTable of Contents\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cbr\u003eExecutive Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour Types of Cats\u003cbr\u003e- Non-Adopters\u003cbr\u003e- Early Adopters\u003cbr\u003e- Late Adopters\u003cbr\u003e- Middle Adopters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinciples, Applications, Challenges and Proven Solutions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Principle 1. A successful VCL initiative must have interest and meaning for the group.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Principle 2. Once a tool is in place, leaders must actively and repeatedly draw attention to its availability, modeling its use and best practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Principle 3. Virtual communications and learning technology must be useful and usable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Principle 4. The quality of the VCL experience may be positively influenced when participants are trained in best practices and provided with easy access to answers for frequently asked questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Principle 5. The same design cycle applies to the introduction of virtual learning and communications technology as to any other planning process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Principle 6. The introduction of virtual communications and learning technology is a continuing, rather than a one-time, process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConclusions and Implications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eResources and Links\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Claude Whitmyer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47147277451504,"sku":"2940011421648","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940011421648_p0.jpg?v=1763944051","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940011421648","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}