Slashdot | Welcome to the 'Plogging' World: "Roland Piquepaille writes 'No, it's not a typo. A plog is short for 'project log' like a blog is short for 'web log.' And plogs start to be used as tools to manage projects, especially in the IT world, as discovered Michael Schrage of the MIT. He reports his findings in an article published by CIO Magazine, 'The Virtues of Chitchat.' Schrage found that if plogs are not really commonplace, they're not exactly rare. And they are even used to manage large IT projects, such as ERP rollouts. I totally agree with him that a plog is of great value to integrate people in a team or to keep track of the advancement of a project. And you, what's your view? If you're a project manager, do you use a plog for better control?"
Welcome to the 'Plogging' World!: "So plogs can and should be different from blogs. Different organizations have the opportunity -- I would now say the obligation -- to explore how best to marry this medium of expression with the insatiable need for better managing communication, coordination and collaboration with IT and its clients. Frankly, I think plogs -- like project leadership -- represent an investment in professional development. That is, if a developer or manager or customer support rep can produce plogs that attract interest, raise awareness and foment change -- well, that's a skill that deserves recognition and reward."
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