Social networking the DIY way

摘要

You've heard a lot recently about the pros and cons of employees using social networking sites. But did you ever consider setting up your organization's own site, to inspire engagement and drive performance?rnManagement expert Marcus Buckingham did just that. His site asks first-timers to respond to a request like: "List three activities that are so absorbing you lose track of time." From that info, the system sets up a Facebook-type home page.rnPerformance, not criticismrnThe site has a "performance pod" where employees are invited to explain what they'll be working on each week, and how they plan to help their team. People can even indicate how these activities make them feel.