I have taken on a management role in a small organization and we have launched an internal weblog which allows us to share information. The weblog title is Staff Bulletin Board to make it less intimidating to our non-computer users.<\/p>\n
All staff who have computers have Guest Author status. They can
\nwrite posts that will be published to the weblog with or without
\nreview. Guest authors can only edit their own posts.<\/p>\n
Staff who do not use computers in their daily work can access the
\nStaff Bulletin Board by means of a computer kiosk located in a central
\nlocation. We have a few older computers which will be added to the
\nnetwork as soon as we get time. Our wireless network gives us the
\nflexibility we need.<\/p>\n
This organization offers many different short classes and workshops
\nand the constant question being asked by public and staff alike relates
\nto the status of upcoming classes.<\/p>\n
With this new internal weblog, staff can exchange and update
\ninformation whether they are located on campus or away on a trip.
\nProblem situations can be noted and requests for service can be posted.
\nIn the few days this internal weblog has been running, it has already
\nmade a difference in the information available to me as a manager.<\/p>\n
I decided to use Typepad to host the Staff Bulletin Board instead of
\nusing wiki software because it is a familiar tool and seems to offer
\nall of the features we need with little or no training required.<\/p>\n
I have investigated wikis several times and have come away confused
\nbecause of the unfamiliar navigation procedure. It has made me realize
\nthe overwhelming advantage of using a familiar interface even for
\ndissimilar tasks.<\/p>\n
As owner of the weblog, I can edit any part of the weblog and change
\nthe design as needed. We are keeping things simple by limiting this
\ninternal weblog i.e. The Staff Bulletin Board to non-confidential
\nmaterial. <\/p>\n
We will probably implement online staff schedules in the next few
\ndays, because we have a high percentage of part-time staff and
\nvolunteers on flexible schedules. As our traffic volume builds, it
\nbecomes more important to be able to know what coverage we have for
\nevents taking place outside of normal working hours.<\/p>\n
Do any of you have internal corporate weblogs with multiple authors? What has your experience been?
What kind of information are you sharing?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I have taken on a management role in a small organization and we have launched an internal weblog which allows us to share information. The weblog title is Staff Bulletin Board to make it less intimidating to our non-computer users.<\/p>\n