First in a series by guest author Vincenzo Cammarata.

The first key driver for a completely serendipitous case refers to the meaning of the word “Wiki”. The fact that a Workplace could be considered “quick” is not properly linked with the easiness to find information or with the speedy level of the communications: in this context it is linked to the Wiki feature of assuring a real-time updating access to contents and resources (data, information or knowledge and physical resources).

Up-dated information are, in fact, at the base of an effective support to people’s work, and are fundamental in order to guarantee a democratic allocation of resources. Further, up-date information are needed in an effective decision making process and to guarantee a common base for useful communication between workers.

Related WIOWA Questions:

1.a Supporting People (support to effectiveness)

Do you find up-to-date data useful for your daily work?
(e.g. index, calendars, telephone number)

1.b Resource allocation (organizational services)

Regarding booking common resources (e.g. meeting room, projector…) Is it possible to do it yourself?

1.c Decision Making Agility (knowledge and collaborative support)

Do you find in an easy way and quickly up-to-date information – or knowledge-owner – useful for your work?

1.d Communication (communication and socialization)

Do you find up-to-date information about organizational activities?