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Visions of the Future in a VO World

by Pierre Coupet, January 4, 2011 | Comments

	Vision of Retail Department Stores and Shopping Malls Visions of the Future in a Virtual Organization World: Vision of Retail Department Stores and Shopping Mallsby Prof. Pierre CoupetDriving to the Mall No Longer a NecessityI recall a time in Chicago, back during the 60's, when going to the big mall was a social occasion almost akin to going to church, in the sense that you were expected to ...
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10 Million Jobs in 10 Months:

by Pierre Coupet, September 9, 2010 | Comments

	A Test of America's Resolve or Only China Can Do It? Is the American spirit still alive and can we do it? Or should we admit that our time has come and gone and it is now China's turn for spectacular achievements?National MalaiseI know that our current national malaise -- a result of our current, bitter political climate mixed with a strong dose of corporate greed and recklessness -- does ...
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VOMI Launches Exclusive 12-Part Series

by Pierre Coupet, June 12, 2010 | Comments

Empower Your Social Network with Virtual Organization Management

In response to numerous requests and invitations received over the years from creators of private social networks and social network group owners for assistance on how to leverage the powerful potential of their social networks with virtual organization management, I am pleased to announce the launch of our Exclusive 12-Part Series: Empower Your Social Network with Virtual Organization Management. ...

An Insightful Conversation with Heike Philp

by Pierre Coupet, June 12, 2010 | Comments

	of LANCELOT School GmbH An Insightful Conversation with Heike Philp of LANCELOT School GmbHI wanted to share with all of you a copy of my unedited online correspondence with my distinguished colleague, Ms. Heike Philp, Managing Director of LANCELOT School GmbH in Berlin, Germany regarding the need to empower social network members. Hi Pierre,It has been a pleasure to meet you. A great ...
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Social network monetization strategy

by Pierre Coupet, May 25, 2009 | Comments (3)

	What's Missing? I believe that partnering with a content provider that informs and educates users on how to leverage the power of the social network is a much overlooked aspect of a social network's monetization strategy.The primary reasons for that are:1. The social network provider does not believe that its users will ever purchase content regardless of the nature of the content. ...
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Social Networks: Virtual Organize It, Stupid!

by Pierre Coupet, December 1, 2008 | Comments

Virtual organization is no longer an option but a necessity

Social Networks: Virtual Organize It, Stupid!by Pierre CoupetNo doubt you've heard of the tongue-in-cheek expressions, "Keep it simple, stupid!" and "It's the economy, stupid!" However, in today's day and age, the appropriate mantra for those who belong to social networks should be, "Virtual organize it, stupid!". Let me tell you why:Great Investment of Time & EffortYou spend a great deal ...

Pierre Coupet Chairman, CEO & Doctor of Virtual Organization Management, Virtual Organization Management Institute

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