Collaboration Technology

Collaboration technology is a valuable tool in the business world and has revolutionalized the way teams work. Collaborative software is defined as software designed to to help people involved in a common task achieve their goals. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collaborative_software) There are a number of different collaborative technologies available and each has its own purpose. While one such technology may satisfy the needs of one firm, different tools are needed for different projects.
Over the past couple of weeks I have learned a lot about collaboration technology. In a world that is constantly evolving due to technological changes, collaboration technology is allowing the business world to keep pace with the advances being made. Strides are not only being made in the business world but also in the classroom. Students can now complete group projects using the collaborative technology without worrying about conflicting schedules. Group projects will never be the same.

Tips for an effective presentation

Although business presentations can be nerve racking and stressful, they can be a powerful tool for a company to use. To reduce the amount of stress associated with presentations, and hopefully make them more effective, I have two tips. The first tip is repetition. If the presentation is carefully rehearsed before the actual present day, the presenter will be less nervous and will be more convincing. ( http://www.presentationmagazine.com/Essential_presentation_skills_2_Rehearsal.htm) The second tip is to receive feedback. The presenter can gain valuable insight by having a friend watch the presentation. The friend can give feedback on things such an nonverbal communication and dress. If these two tips are followed, a presentation has no choice but to be effective.

Has the worst passed?

This week I read some very interesting articles about the current state of the economy. According to the popular economic magazine The Economist, the U.S. GDP for the third quarter is up close to three percent from the second quarter(www.economist.com). Is this a sign that we are finally recovering from the recession? Some economists don't think so. Many economists believe that the federal stimulus package has done nothing more than create a bubble that will soon burst(http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2009/1116/opinions-great-depression-economy-on-my-mind.html). I agree with these economists. Unemployment continues to rise and will probably get worse. The economy is in a state of jobless recovery. Until unemployment decreases and GDP continues increasing, the economy will not improve.