Why use SharePoint?

I am one of those right tool for right job kind of people -  when I need a phillips head screw driver I us a phillips head not a flat head screw driver or a hammer.  The same goes for software.

I am getting awfully tired of hearing the refrain 'Why not use SharePoint?" when discussing enterprise social software.  Don't get me wrong, I think that SharePoint is a great tool for certain things but unless you have a substantial IT budget to use for SharePoint, and lots of developers with SharePoint experience then SharePoint doesn't always foot the bill.

What is your experience and how have you overcome the Why not use SharePoint question?

 

Innovation?

Innovation isn't doing something complicated, revolutionary or disruptive, it is doing something new.

Youth, Innovation, Cost

Strange dichotomy between age and youth, innovation and cost.  A Newsweek article, The Golden Age of Innovation says that older workers are more likely to innovate than younger workers.  Put that in context of this article from TechCrunch, Silicon Valley's Dark Secret: It's All About Age, that says that the Valley (most people equate the Silicon Valley with Innovation) does not value age or experience.

Gartner Identity & Access Management Summit

http://www.gartner.com/technology/summits/na/identity-access/index.jsp

 

Social Media World Forum Europe

London

Social Media World Forum Europe

Social Media World Forum Asia

Singapore

Social Media World Forum Asia

Morning vs. Evening People

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifestyle/article-23852426-why-morning-people-rule-the-world.do

"Yet the research continues to mount, arguing that evening people have qualities which should be nurtured. They tend to be more creative, intelligent, humorous and extroverted. They are the balance to morning people, who are said to be more optimistic, proactive and conscientious."

We all have our perfect time of day to collaborate, work more efficiently, and to just get things done.  Can we use bridge these two 'time zones' so that organizations become more efficient and effective?  Simple things can bridge the morning and evening gap.  Things as simple as not scheduling meetings at 8am or 5pm.  Be aware of colleagues 'time zone' and balance your zone with theirs.  By each person being aware of the others 'time zone' you will be more likely to connect in meaningful and useful ways.

Based on the time of day I am writing this post you can guess which type of person I am.