Difference between revisions of "Openness of Information"

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== Paradigms ==
== Paradigms ==


Depending on openness of information moving forward, the demand for consultancies may change dramatically. If information continues to open up at the current rate, there may be a point in the near future where specialized knowledge is public domain. This would limit the need for consultants to usher in new innovation and relegate the consultants role to simply implementation and covering capacity shortages. On the other hand, if IP right become tighter and information sharing becomes a thing of the past, consultants may become the owners innovative knowledge that requires clients to become increasing dependent upon.  
Depending on openness of information moving forward, the demand for consultancies may change dramatically. If information continues to open up at the current rate, there may be a point in the near future where specialized knowledge is public domain. This would limit the need for consultants to usher in new innovation and relegate the consultants role to simply implementation, covering capacity shortages and dealing with "fear" issues. On the other hand, if IP right become tighter and information sharing becomes a thing of the past, consultants may become the owners innovative knowledge that requires clients to become increasing dependent upon them. In such a case, the client-consultant relationship becomes even more important.


== Timing ==
== Timing ==

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