the commoditization and fragmentation of the ia community
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This session will be a open format discussion among IAs. We, as information architects, stand at the crossroads of our profession as a whole. Down one road we see the looming fate of a fragmented industry struggling to stay alive among the politics and self importance need of the very individuals who give themselves the same title. At the end of this road is the fate of a entire profession defeating itself through the lack of clarity in its own message, a lack of value in its own offering, and through simply a lack of commitment by those within. Down the other road we see a unified community we active individuals helping others and a mutual respect for their fellow practitioners. We see a clear vision, a clear goal, and true value with a solid message. What path should we choose.TRANSCRIPT
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IA Summit - Phoenix
The Commoditization & Fragmentation of the IA CommunityNick FinckApril 9, 2010
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IA Summit - Phoenix
The Commoditization & Fragmentation of the IA CommunityNick FinckApril 9, 2010
WITH ROBOTS
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Let’s do a quick survey
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First, someGround Rules
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illustration by Joe Altreio
It is not all about you
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illustration by Joe Altreio
No need to place blame or be defensive
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illustration by Joe Altreio
Let’s not get into a debate about defining the damn thing
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We’re not going to solve everyone’s problem
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Now for theQuestions
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illustration by Joe Altreio
Do you feel loved as an IA?
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What are your challenges as an IA?
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What is the future of IA?
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How are we doing so far?
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Thank you!
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Robot illustrations by Joe Altreio!
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