Kathleen Culver 
Enterprise Architect | Alcatel-Lucent
Murray Hill, NJ, UNITED STATES
Industry Expertise (3)
Information Technology and Services
Social Media
Program Development
Areas of Expertise (3)
Pgmp
Social Media
PMP
Links (2)
Event Appearances (4)
Title
Enterprise 2.0 Boston, Ma
2010-06-16
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Enterprise 2.0 Boston, MA
2009-06-25
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OOPSLA Vancouver, CA
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OOPSLA Vancouver, CA
1992-10-20
Sample Talks (3)
Storytelling: The Dying Art for Influencing Decision Makers
An overwhelming amount of data and information is easily accessible via the internet and search engines. This tempts influencers to conclude that data alone is what persuades and sticks with decision-makers. However, a compelling story with supporting data will connect with the emotions of the decision-maker and have a greater impact. This is because our emotional centers drive assessments of what is important and needs to be remembered, not our intellect.
The Darkside of Social Media in Enterprises
While businesses are being pushed to adopt such social media as micro-blogging and 'facebook-like' tools for the enterprise there are unspoken risks which could undermine worker productivity and job satisfaction.
Project and Program Management in Enterprises: The Gap between Theory and Practice
Project and Program Management have evolved as a disciplined practices to improve the selection and delivery of initiatives in enterprises. However, adoption of these practices is sporadic in many companies even though awareness of their value is high. How can organizations identify and overcome resistance to effective deployment of these practices?
