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In this book, you’ll explore the value of collaborative approaches that emphasize equal responsibility over hierarchy, look at the key differences between Wikipedia and thewikis used by organizations, and explorewhatmakes awiki different from other tools used for communication and collaboration. Based on my work running large-scalewiki projects and advising organizations on their wiki adoption, I’ve laid out a plan that shows you how to make the case for a wiki in your organization, run a wiki pilot that builds real, highly relevant examples you can use later on to grow wiki use, drive adoption throughout your organization, and minimize obstacles along the way. |
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