Day 2: Wiki vs. Email

Feb 6, 2008

Day 2: Wiki vs. Email

Day 2 - 21 Days of Wiki Adoption The primary difference between a wiki and email for collaboration is in the mechanics of each. If you and I were using email and an attached text document to collaborate, a lot has to happen between when I edit the document and when you can. Not so with a wiki:

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This video was taped yesterday, so the red sticker on my collar says “I Voted” in English, Chinese, and Spanish. If your primary is coming up later this week or next, please vote!

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6 Comments, Comment or Ping

Audrie Schaller

Great video and tips. I referred to it on my blog today. Email will still have its place, but much of it could be replaced with the use of wikis–resulting in better workplace and time management (not to mention, better projects!).

Feb 7th, 2008
Bjarke

Have you ever considered a wiki where you can submit content to the wiki via email?
Since a lot of valuable content is in the emails, it makes sense to have a smooth integration…

Bjarke

Aug 26th, 2008

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Michael Russell said: "Stewart, would be interested to learn more about your thinking on best practices w/regard to the convergence of Wikis and (internal/behind the firewall) community. Specifically, as this applies to the sharing of info and breaking down silos between functional groups and individuals who possess mission-critical knowledge." on WikiFest 2008 Presentation: Lex Slaghuis, wikiwise
John Tropea said: "I understand wikis are versatile and can be used for many things including document collaboration. In regards to document collaboration... Really this is no different than a Document Management System (DMS) - Someone uploads a document - This document now has a URL - They email personA the URL to edit the document - Then personA email's personB to edit it (if" on The Costly & Inefficient Procedure that Wikis can Improve
Julie Spriggs said: "It would be great to hear more details about this. If I read slide 3 right there are over 105K pages of wikis at SAP. This one is 10th largest at 900 pages. How many separate wikis are there? Do they cross pollinate at all? If there is a resource designated for gardening and evangelizing, how much" on WikiFest 2008 Presentation: Wiki Implementation within SAP AG, by Holger Junghanns
Brian said: "I would like to see the template used for requirements. Is it a single page per specific requirement or does it group multiple requirements? Does it include the Business, User, and Functional requirements?" on Wikis at Work - Defining Requirements in a New Way
Marcel de Ruiter said: "Hi Stewart, Thanks for sharing this interesting business case. One thing I fail to find is what SAP is actually doing in the wiki. What is going on in there? Something else: I love to image page 8 representing group/team collaboration. Would it be an idea to start to collect such images (or sources) on the wikipatterns" on WikiFest 2008 Presentation: Wiki Implementation within SAP AG, by Holger Junghanns

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