Culture 2.0

First special thanks to Ajay (IBM) for giving us a comprehensive sharing on what Web 2.0 is and what it offers. He reiterated the key components of Web 2.0:

1. Web as a platform; and
2. Enabling technologies.

So was anyone so impressed with Google that they wanted drop everything and join their team? I want. *lol*

But after more thought on the presentation today. I asked myself whether Web 2.0 could be classified as a culture? At least for our workplace, can we take down cold walls and inhibitions that prevent us from being a dynamic organisation, ready to innovate and do magic? Seriously, after seeing what comes out from America and other technology-driven countries, it challenges me to examine whether or not our environment is stifling for greater creativity? Where is the disruptive technology from Singapore?

So, for me, I will put in a third issue in Web 2.0: it is about culture. At the human level, we need to change the way we think, work and interact. Not the hows (technologies) but the whys (culture).

We need to:

• Willingly share information and resources without any form of fear.
  
• Instill a collaborative spirit, to excel both as an individual and as a team/organisation.
  
• Be open and embrace cutting edge technology.
  
• Foster enterprising spirit.
  
• Be creative.
  
• A warm working environment; and lastly
• Enjoy our work.
  

How do we then foster this culture in those we teach? How do we create a platform/environment for students to learn, share and innovate freely, collaboratively and enjoyably?

Last words.... will IBM buy OpenLaszlo? *dang*

Fuzziebrain speaks...