This white paper from Socialtext defines a strategic framework for gaining business value from social software. It outlines six successful implementation strategies, each oriented around a set of business results that can be achieved. Each Business Value Focus area has its own set of risks and rewards. The key to achieving your business goals with social software is to choose the focus area that is right for your organization, then orient your implementation around achieving its rewards and mitigating its risks.
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