The Who, How and Where of business collaboration are changing.  Much of the literature of collaboration has concentrated on the dynamics within a single organization, typically within a single geography.  Today, the work of large enterprises increasingly involves many organizations, often scattered across the globe.  The LEF and others have long noted how vertical integration is giving way to a horizontal, networked business model in which firms specialize in their ‘core’ areas and collaborate with other specialists for non-core functions.

Over time, social networking software will contribute to improve collaboration, but the IT team must learn to collaborate as well.  Increasingly, business value will be created by people with double deep skills – that is, skilled in both their business role and in the relevant IT.  The most important thing IT can do for these new tech-smart employees is to help them move forward.

This report will appeal not only to CIOs but also anyone interested in business transformation from senior HR professionals to business leaders.  It will help you develop a greater awareness of business collaboration and in creating improved ways of working.

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