Life in the network: the coming age of computational social science
Life in the network: the coming age of computational social science David Lazer, Alex (Sandy) Pentland, Lada Adamic, Sinan Aral, Albert Laszlo…
Stakeholder Mapping for Collaboration
Diversity and collaboration are not easy to manage. Diversity and collaboration are messy. The whole point is to include diverse voices in order to…
How to ask for a favor
Requests are at the core of many social media systems such as question & answer sites and online philanthropy commu- nities. While the success of…
Why the Myers-Briggs test is totally meaningless
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is probably the most widely used personality test in the world.
Understanding the group dynamics and success of teams
Tackling complex problems often requires coordinated group effort and can consume significant resources, yet our understanding of how teams form and…
Organization Mining Using Online Social Networks
Mature social networking services are one of the greatest assets of today's organizations. This valuable asset, however, can also be a threat to an…
Loyally Subversive
'In the mid-1980s, MacKenzie founded an oasis for creativity -- called the Humor Workshop -- just outside the walls of Hallmark headquarters. "I…
The Strength of the Strongest Ties in Collaborative Problem Solving
Complex problems in science, engineering, or business are being solved by teams of people working closely with one another, each with the help of…