Weeklies

I’m going to an office meeting tomorrow (today) to see a presentation on some sort of web forum feedback software. It’s an interesting concept, but I haven’t heard anything about and so am wary. I try to stay abreast of web goings-on and the creators of this software can’t even keep their own website updated, let along create buzz.

Be that as it may, I also think there are some valid points made in the book which preciptated the software, The Leadership of Civilization Building. If you take it for what it’s worth and not for the title, it’s actually an interesting read. Effectively, the point is to create a new way for people in leadership positions to gather and make sense of feedback from a large group of followers.

On the internet, such a system would be a revolution indeed. The problem is, it’s too preachy and academic. The author fashions himself some sort of modern Thomas Jefferson, complete with period dress which isn’t at all anachronistic (I’m sure Jefferson walked around in John Barth’s clothing).

Despite this, I’m willing to hear these people out. I’m afraid some employees have already built a wall up against whatever they have to say, and they may be right. But they may also have some interesting ideas for things that we can do to generate quality public feedback and communication with a new website. We’ll see.