Abandon Quote by Howard Rheingold
“A lot of people use collaborative technologies badly, then abandon them. They aren't 'plug-and-play.' The invisible part is the social skill necessary to use them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Smart Mobs, 2002
Collaborative tools fail without the social skills to navigate them; technology alone isn’t enough.
In simple terms: Social skill needed for tech.
Key Takeaway
Develop interpersonal competence alongside tools.
Themes
collaboration
technology
social skill
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- remote teams
- online communities
- project management
Key Concepts
communication
network theory
adoption
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we teach social skills for tech?
- What barriers hinder collaborative adoption?
A Different Perspective
Tech can be misused without proper training.
