Chances are you are working (or have worked) in an organization that gave you a PC that was completely locked down. You were not allowed to add your own software, let alone customize the software that was pre-installed. If you did want to go to the web, you could do it on a company installed browser, and usually, only to company approved sites. And of course, while you did this, your every word would be scrutinized by sniffer programs designed to verify that you were being “productive.”  Sound familiar?

This repressive state of affairs is highlighted further by the growing consumerist attitude of most employees. There is a growing gap between a public that shares, collaborates, consumes and engages away from the office, but has none of these “freedoms” when it comes to working with colleagues (or clients) during the day.

As a result, organizations are discovering that their staff simply avoid the repression by using their own technology during the day: they surf on their iPhones, and even use the personal Hotspot feature to gain direct access to the web from their computers.  Corporate Security Specialists see this as a massive risk, and will often respond with more rules, enforcement, and penalties.

Unfortunately, the Facebook Generation knows how to use technology, and doesn’t suffer fools… or what they see as foolish policies. Instead of foolish policies, what is needed is common sense, guidelines, and accountability. Otherwise known as good ol’ “management”.

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