Wikipatterns

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Author(s): Stewart Mader

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I found Wikipatterns to be an excellent introduction to the subject. The author is a competitor of the TWiki software. Stewart Mader has a lot to say on the topic of wikis and especially how to get them adopted in sophisticated business organizations. The author has quite a lot of experience with how wikis are adopted and used by companies and he is passionate about their success. Mr. Mader has often been a wiki champion. In this book you will find answers to these questions (and more):

• What is a wiki and how does a business wiki differ from Wikipedia?
• How do I make a case for using a wiki?
• What is the best way to get started?
• How do wikis change an organization's culture?
• What are the patterns of use and behavior that affect the wiki?

Wikipatterns is presented in 7 chapters and an appendix of questions and answers. Each chapter has a sub section where a case study is presented. The chapter titles don't really describe the content of each chapter.

Grassroots is Best

Your Wiki Isn't (Necessarily) Wikipedia

What's Five Minutes Really Worth?

11 Steps to a Successful Wiki Pilot

Drive Large-Scale Adoption

Prevent (or Minimize) Obstacles

Inspirational Bull****

Reviewed by: JimCrum

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