Enterprise 2.0 Conference: Real Stories From Real People (Collaborative Thinking)

July 09, 2009

Enterprise 2.0 Conference: Real Stories From Real People

Given the economy, and restrictions on travel in many organizations, the Enterprise 2.0 conference still managed to present many stories from "real people" doing "real stuff" under the banner of "Enterprise 2.0". I did a quick pass through "by day" view and thought it would be nice to call out these individuals (as well as their respective organizations) and thank them for taking the time to come to Boston and share their experiences. If I missed anyone, or mis-categorized someone, my apologies (correct me via comments). With so many post-event commentary talking about the over-abundance of vendor and industry expert presentors, perhaps they failed to notice the sessions involving these speakers. Could the conference had more end-user case studies? Sure - of course. That's an easy critique to make. Help us (disclaimer: I am on the board of advisors for the conference) by having end-user organizations submit proposals. It's not as easy as it sounds.

So again - thanks to the individuals (and organizations) below who stood up in front of people and told a story. Sharing hands-on experience helps others trying to move their own organization forward. Thanks also to those that also participated in the "unconference" sessions. Without "real stories" from "real people" - there would not be a conference!

By person:

Ben Foster, Strategy and Content Manager, Allstate Life Insurance
Bert Sandie, Director, Technical Excellence, Electronic Arts, Inc.
Christopher Keohane, Social Media Program Product Manager, Lockheed Martin IS&GS - CIO - Architecture Services
Dan McCall, Project Manager, Genentech
Erik Johnson, General Manager, cubeless, Sabre Holdings
Greg Matthews, Director, Consumer Innovations, Humana
Karen Klinzing, Assistant Commissioner of Education for Minnesota and a former state representative
Kishan Mallur, Director, Information Technology, Infrastructure Services, Harvard University
Michael Rudnick, Global Practice Leader, Intranets, Portals & Collaboration, Watson Wyatt
Morgan Johnston, Manager Corporate Communications, JetBlue Airways
Nate Nash, Senior Manager, BearingPoint
Patricia Romeo, Talent Innovation, Deloitte
Richard Collin, Professor, Grenoble Management School, Director Enterprise 2.0 Institute, Chair Collective Efficiency, Grenoble Management School
Shawn Dahlen, Social Media Program Manager, Lockheed Martin IS&GS CIO Office
Ted Hopton, Wiki Community Manager, UBM
Tom Monroe, KM Project Manager, Battelle
Vincent Carlisle, Forums Director at the Battle Command Knowledge System, U.S. Army
Virginia Adamson, Senior Business Consultant, Content & Collaboration Services, Volvo Information Technology
Walton Smith, Senior Associate, Booz Allen Hamilton