Welcome to AndrewMcAfee.org

This is the home page of my personal site. I’m Andrew McAfee, a researcher, writer, and teacher about technology’s impact on the world of business.

This site contains a few different kinds of content; click on the headings below to visit them.

Research

Here I talk about my work as a Principal Research Scientist at the Center for Digital Business, which is part of the MIT Sloan School of Management. This pages includes a general research statement, and a description of the projects I’m working on.

Blog

I’ve been maintaining the blog “The Business Impact of IT” since March of 2006. I post about my research, ideas sparked by things I read, see, and hear, and other technology-related topics. I usually post about once a week

Book: Enterprise 2.0

My book Enterprise 2.0: New Collaborative Tools for your Organization’s Toughest Challenges will be published in late 2009 by Harvard Business Publishing. This page describes the book’s content, links to a site where you can download some of its content, and lists endorsements.

Questions for #Andyasks

I ask a question every day on Twitter using the hashtag #andyasks. I use this page to collect suggestions on what questions to ask; if you have a good question, please post it here.

I’m also planning to collect all #andyasks answers, and collect them on this site. Watch this space for updates on this project.

About

This page gives basic info about me.

Comments

Dan

I share your interest in "Enterprise 2.0". I would be very interested in reading an academic paper based on your research.

Bill Kaster

Andrew, I was your Father and Bonnie's pastor in Hobart 1989-1998. My wife and I played pinochle and ate pizza every Sunday night with them for years. I am now retired in North Webster IN. My son Pete and I just returned from California where my daughter Mary lives. We spent three days with Dave and Bonnie. Your Dad shoved your book into my hand. I've now finished reading it. Has anyone done any research on IT use in the church? My guess is that the church is barely, if at all, using Enterprise 1.0. (A few younger pastors are blogging and active on Facebook, but our average age is probably 59.99.) We are definitely not using 2.0, or anything remotely ressembling it. The church is totally afraid of communicating for fear that someone will gain control of something. Your observations appreciated.

amcafee

Bill, hello. I don't know of good work on how religious organizations are using technology -- does anyone else know anything about this?

jogging double stroller

Sharing your thoughts is already a big help especially to those who are still struggling in life and in business.

SEO

Hi Andrew,

I have always enjoy your post and amazed by the amount of time you have spent in putting up good analogy and insights. Your blog now is one of the top blogs i checked daily for new information.

iKnowWare

Great review in Forbes! There is a company on the Forbes America's Most Promising called iKnowWare The points of business process and workflow are important in the new NON SILO world. Having a framework/platform that is able to be personalized in the language of the industry drives adoption and utilization. Ease of use, less clicks.... what I need to know.

sawitree

I like you work.But I do not talk to the you. I read English mot good.

Umbrella Stroller Mom

Thanks for sharing so much through this site. You really do seem to bring home exactly how technology advances bring about change (both positive and negative) in various business environments as a whole. I've come across some other resources that hint at the same thing, but not in such a concrete way. I saw your book was in stock at Amazon and I'm adding it to my wish list. (everyone knows to buy me books for Christmas).

arielnotcovich

Hi Andy,
I just received the latest HBR. It fell on my hands at the right time. I'm pushing to implement 2.0 approach on my organization. Facing a lot of ignorance and resistance. I deeply believe on the power of the new ways to accelerate innovation and create better communication. How to help my organization to digest the change? We are piloting a prototype "Social" platform for my R&D group. How to engage and facilitate adoption and usage?

Ben

Hi Andrew,

I just read your article in this month's HBR. I wanted to thank you for giving voice to the concerns that I have to address as the technical lead on an Enterprise 2.0 project. You have given me several insights as well for things that I should be on the look out for. Thank you.

Auctions

Thanks for sharing the information..I have gone through About you and its interesting to me - For Reference I bookmarked this page, these blogs will definitely help the people in improving the knowledge..and your research is always great helpful..

agorri

Hi Andrew, Just saw the 'stump' speech at MES West... I guess it all felt very familiar, but then I work for a tech company that already does everything you discussed. Have you had feedback from companies that after listening to you they had some kind of lightbulb moment that shifted them in the direction of Enterprise 2.0? Either way, looking forward to following your insight going forward.

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