Collaboration and telework isn't about technology. Technology enables people to telecommute, but there have to be processes in place and a willingness and perceived value in picking up the phone, IMing, e-mailing, blogging, to connect with all the people in the team or group. If part of the group decides not to bother anymore, the…

I've experienced this for sure. “Oh, sorry I forgot to include you in the email” Or “We got to talking and didn't think to call you.” Bottom line, it is unavoidable. I think you can take steps to minimize it, but you're always going to be the telecommuter. You're going to be different. But if…

This has been discussed for almost a decade now (at least as long as I've been involved in the pharma industry). I think with cuts to healthcare, rural patients and urban physicians could take advantage of secure communications and high-speed internet to help with diagnosis and follow-ups. Communicating with Your Patients Online

This is the future. When companies realize that they can still be productive and with an additional regulatory kick in the pants, telework will take off. I know that as 2010 approaches out here, more and more companies are going to plan for it (happened in Atlanta in 1996) The Telework Times : The Telework…

I've been following this series and I highly recommend it to anyone who is considering setting up a home wireless network, has a home wireless network, or is a frequent user of public hotspots. This article is a conclusion (I think), but the previous articles are great intros into the ins and outs of both…