Sarah Sorensen on O'Reilly Broadcast tag:broadcast.oreilly.com,2008-08-07://53 2011-12-06T09:08:49Z Movable Type Pro 4.21-en The Increasing Value of Diversity and Inclusion in a Connected Workplace tag:broadcast.oreilly.com,2011://53.47567 2011-12-06T09:08:49Z 2011-12-06T09:08:49Z To capitalize on ideas, solve problems, and make decisions that will drive success, businesses must ensure they have a workplace that contains, connects, and values a diverse set of thoughts, perspectives and experiences. An inclusive work environment can drive revenues, collaboration, innovation, productivity and customer preference Sarah Sorensen To capitalize on ideas, solve problems, and make decisions that will drive success, businesses must ensure they have a workplace that contains, connects, and values a diverse set of thoughts, perspectives and experiences. An inclusive work environment can drive revenues, collaboration, innovation, productivity and customer preference The IT Energy Challenge tag:broadcast.oreilly.com,2011://53.47177 2011-09-12T18:50:53Z 2011-09-12T18:50:53Z How do you balance 10 percent of the world's energy consumption with technology's potential to push the boundaries and redefine the world as we presently experience it? How do you balance 3 percent of the world's emissions with a promise to connect and support opportunities on a scale that will improve our personal, business, and civic lives? Sarah Sorensen How do you balance 10 percent of the world's energy consumption with technology's potential to push the boundaries and redefine the world as we presently experience it? How do you balance 3 percent of the world's emissions with a promise to connect and support opportunities on a scale that will improve our personal, business, and civic lives? The Sustainable Cities Priority - Opportunity for Technology tag:broadcast.oreilly.com,2011://53.46660 2011-06-20T17:01:41Z 2011-06-20T17:01:41Z Cities are responsible for consuming 66% of the world's energy and producing 70% of the world's emissions; those cities that drive for the most sustainable investment decisions, by adopting solutions and technologies that significantly improve the efficiencies of their transportation, buildings and public services, will be able to best support their growth and mitigate their impacts... Sarah Sorensen Cities are responsible for consuming 66% of the world's energy and producing 70% of the world's emissions; those cities that drive for the most sustainable investment decisions, by adopting solutions and technologies that significantly improve the efficiencies of their transportation, buildings and public services, will be able to best support their growth and mitigate their impacts... Time to Revisit Telework tag:broadcast.oreilly.com,2010://53.43659 2010-12-16T19:05:51Z 2010-12-16T19:05:51Z There are so many benefits associated with telework, it's not surprising the Telework Act was signed last week. I guess the real question is why has it taken so long - why has adoption stalled? It's probably due to a combination of technical and culturual issues... Sarah Sorensen There are so many benefits associated with telework, it's not surprising the Telework Act was signed last week. I guess the real question is why has it taken so long - why has adoption stalled? It's probably due to a combination of technical and culturual issues... The growing criticality of taking on human rights issues in the connected marketplace tag:broadcast.oreilly.com,2010://53.43132 2010-10-14T16:39:12Z 2010-10-14T16:39:12Z We may be on the cusp of some big changes in the way businesses view human rights issues; many may start to take a leading role in increasing the visibility and urgency of critical human rights issues because they realize it is in their best interests and tied more directly than ever before to the sustainability of their organizations... Sarah Sorensen We may be on the cusp of some big changes in the way businesses view human rights issues; many may start to take a leading role in increasing the visibility and urgency of critical human rights issues because they realize it is in their best interests and tied more directly than ever before to the sustainability of their organizations... Using Communications Technologies to Create a Sustainable Business tag:broadcast.oreilly.com,2010://53.43046 2010-09-30T00:24:22Z 2010-09-30T00:24:22Z Those businesses that are able to use information and communications technologies to tie their strategy to mega trends and identify growth opportunities as the result of evolving societal needs will be able to maintain long-term economic opportunities Sarah Sorensen Those businesses that are able to use information and communications technologies to tie their strategy to mega trends and identify growth opportunities as the result of evolving societal needs will be able to maintain long-term economic opportunities Is there such a thing as a business that's not connected? tag:broadcast.oreilly.com,2010://53.40361 2010-07-27T23:18:58Z 2010-07-27T23:18:58Z When a business course asks 'what are e-organizations doing differently from businesses that are not using the Internet,' I am stumped. I can't think of any businesses that aren't connected in some way. E-organizations are no longer a 'segment' within the business population, rather they are representative of the way business gets done... Sarah Sorensen When a business course asks 'what are e-organizations doing differently from businesses that are not using the Internet,' I am stumped. I can't think of any businesses that aren't connected in some way. E-organizations are no longer a 'segment' within the business population, rather they are representative of the way business gets done... How ICT Can Improve the Environmental Performance of Educational Institutions tag:broadcast.oreilly.com,2010://53.40230 2010-07-14T19:00:00Z 2010-07-14T19:00:00Z I would like to talk about some of the ways in which schools are driving the use of technology to improve the environmental performance of their institutions... Sarah Sorensen I would like to talk about some of the ways in which schools are driving the use of technology to improve the environmental performance of their institutions... Technology Trends Transforming Higher Education tag:broadcast.oreilly.com,2010://53.37910 2010-06-18T19:39:19Z 2010-06-18T19:39:19Z Higher education institutions find themselves having to rethink almost everything they do in today's highly-connected, highly competitive digital age to ensure they maintain their pivotal role of advancing the opportunities of individuals worldwide by providing a productive, efficient learning environment. Sarah Sorensen Higher education institutions find themselves having to rethink almost everything they do in today's highly-connected, highly competitive digital age to ensure they maintain their pivotal role of advancing the opportunities of individuals worldwide by providing a productive, efficient learning environment. Benefits and Impediments to Health IT tag:broadcast.oreilly.com,2010://53.37908 2010-06-02T17:29:41Z 2010-06-02T17:29:41Z HealthIT can help broaden the reach of medical expertise and care to rural areas. It can support skill building and improve access to information and resources for medical professionals to better equip them to diagnose and treat those who walk through their clinic's door... Sarah Sorensen HealthIT can help broaden the reach of medical expertise and care to rural areas. It can support skill building and improve access to information and resources for medical professionals to better equip them to diagnose and treat those who walk through their clinic's door... The Network Continues to Support Sustainability tag:broadcast.oreilly.com,2010://53.38890 2010-05-26T16:00:53Z 2010-05-26T16:00:53Z The use of ICT to tackle climate issues is growing in sophistication, as well as the methods for tracking and measuring their effectiveness... Sarah Sorensen The use of ICT to tackle climate issues is growing in sophistication, as well as the methods for tracking and measuring their effectiveness... The changing role of marketing in a consumer-driven world tag:broadcast.oreilly.com,2010://53.39761 2010-05-04T19:00:00Z 2010-05-04T19:00:00Z Marketing 2.0 is about companies engaging and addressing the needs and interests of the consumer or risk losing credibility and quickly becoming irrelevant. Marketing is less about generating one-to-many discussions, in the form of advertisements or press releases, and more about creating an ongoing dialogue with customers... Sarah Sorensen Marketing 2.0 is about companies engaging and addressing the needs and interests of the consumer or risk losing credibility and quickly becoming irrelevant. Marketing is less about generating one-to-many discussions, in the form of advertisements or press releases, and more about creating an ongoing dialogue with customers... Protecting Children Online - Part II: Quick Tips tag:broadcast.oreilly.com,2010://53.39628 2010-04-19T16:38:00Z 2010-04-19T16:38:00Z My last blog focused on some general guidelines to protect our children online, here are some quick, concrete tips to keep them safe. The smallest piece of identifiable information could lead a predator to you - remember they are highly motivated. eMarketer found that 75% of children are willing to share personal information online about themselves and their family in exchange for goods and services. Sarah Sorensen My last blog focused on some general guidelines to protect our children online, here are some quick, concrete tips to keep them safe. The smallest piece of identifiable information could lead a predator to you - remember they are highly motivated. eMarketer found that 75% of children are willing to share personal information online about themselves and their family in exchange for goods and services. Protecting Children Online - Part One tag:broadcast.oreilly.com,2010://53.39626 2010-04-15T16:01:34Z 2010-04-15T16:01:34Z We need to remove the idea that stuff online is "not real," or that it doesn't have consequences. We need to drill into them that they will be held accountable for what they do and say when they are online, just as they would be when they are at home or at school. Explain to them that they need to think before they post and they don't have a right to post whatever they want... Sarah Sorensen We need to remove the idea that stuff online is "not real," or that it doesn't have consequences. We need to drill into them that they will be held accountable for what they do and say when they are online, just as they would be when they are at home or at school. Explain to them that they need to think before they post and they don't have a right to post whatever they want... Opinion - How the Role of the F.C.C. Impacts Internet Providers tag:broadcast.oreilly.com,2010://53.39573 2010-04-07T18:12:45Z 2010-04-07T18:12:45Z On April 6th, a federal appeals court ruled that the F.C.C. did not have the authority to regulate how Internet service providers manage their network. While potentially a win for Internet providers, it is now more important than ever for providers to be transparent in their actions to sustain customer loyalty. Sarah Sorensen On April 6th, a federal appeals court ruled that the F.C.C. did not have the authority to regulate how Internet service providers manage their network. While potentially a win for Internet providers, it is now more important than ever for providers to be transparent in their actions to sustain customer loyalty.