Rip Van Winkle

http://blog.irvingwb.com/blog/2010/02/the-business-value-of-social-networks.html

[excerpts]

“The Shift Index includes the intriguing concept of knowledge flows” (in social networks.)

Gasp!

"Value creation has thus been shifting from protecting proprietary knowledge, to fostering collaboration."

Yeah, circa 1980.

Good grief. Is this blog by Irving Wladawsky-Berger (IBM) or Washington Irving (Rip Van Winkle)?

Ah-ha! Finally, some truth...

"...the real reason why so many managers are uncomfortable with social networks is the fear of losing control over their employees..."

Oh the strain of incredulity.