From intern to CEO, Flat World Navigation, Collaboration and Networking reveal the necessary tools, techniques, and tips that each of us can do create collaborative enterprises and experiences. Kim Chandler McDonald exposes the secret of how to survive in an environment that is rapidly changing and ever dynamic. The future of success exist within the collaboration of your organization by harvesting talent and their ideas where both thrive. * Joanna Riley Weidenmiller, Founder and CEO of 1-Page Limited *
Kim Chandler McDonald has hit upon something very important; namely, the unexpected impact social networks are having and will have on the world of the enterprise... By marrying the power and wisdom of people within and without the citadel, human problem solving is being liberated from yesterday's limits, creating new and fluid opportunities for those who understand and see its potential. This book provides some vital tools to navigate and exploit this new uncertain and challenging world. * Dr Norman Lewis, Director at PwC, lead of the PwC crowdsourced innovation service - One, and co-author of Big Potatoes: The London manifesto for innovation *
The generational pivot point now reached in the digital world has changed the way we do business forever. To remain economically viable I urge you to read this book and change at whatever stage, and whatever level of seniority, you are in your career your behaviors in ways so clearly and eloquently presented in this splendid work by thought leader Kim Chandler McDonald. The outcome will only be to your own, your organization's and your wider community's ultimate advantage. * Trevor Lee, Founder at EP International *
I'm more than impressed with 'Flat World Navigation, Collaboration and Networking: Building dynamic relationships in the global digital economy', which I found extremely informative and pertinent to navigating in the flat world. In truth, I hadn't given much thought to flat world concepts and navigational practices prior to reading the book and that is why I say informative and pertinent. While I'm typically not an early adopter of technology, the book gave me new and improved ways of thinking about the digital economy; I resonated in particular with what was said about the critical importance of attention and collaboration. Flat World included interviews with an extraordinarily diverse and distinguished group of people, capturing an immense amount of wisdom. Additionally, Kim articulated her findings with ease and lucidity. Wow! * Professor David Kaiser (International Corporate Consultant and teacher of Dynamics of Leadership and Management & Fundamentals of Management at the University of Minnesota) *
I came into my current job as president and publisher of a website about Korean pop music, television and film, from the writing side. But as I became more involved in the visioning of what our company might become, it was fascinating to learn more about navigating the increasingly flat world businesses can grow and thrive in. Our office is international and increasingly virtual although we do have a New York City location for practical purposes. We work around the world on varying schedules, communicate via Skype and various apps and have used Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram to expand our outreach. The new flat world enables us to communicate, connect and collaborate with fans and news makers around the world. You have written the right book at the right time. * Joan Vos MacDonald, President at Kpopstarz *
As a Millennial, I often live out much of what Kim has so brilliantly written about without actively stopping to think that not every generation is savvy to what's needed to effectively navigate today's global economy. I found the tips at the end of each section useful, immediately actionable, and suitable for any reader, of any generation, to implement. If you're looking for a thorough, but approachable, read on this new economy, and how to position yourself as a player within it, you'll no doubt find this book immensely helpful. * Andrea Wien, author of Gap to Great: A Parent's Guide to the Gap Year *
