For the directory I think there is a need for two distinct directories:
one for the individuals (the one that exists now) and one for the
organizations that does not exist yet. I had the same distinction for
the directory I had created for the RWJF: individuals and organizations
and agencies. That's useful when you look for an organization.
Of course what would also be useful is to have each member identify the
organization/agency they work for, so we can make the link...
I do think it is strategically important for Globalink as the key tc community on line to improve the directory's services.
In terms of privacy, the use of the directory should remain within the membership (as a key "privilege") but provided the members have agreed to the info being made public we should publicize regularly "old" and new members...
This should be done systematically for the new members (as an introduction) which means a place where the new members would be listed and introduced and on a regular bais for "old" members. This could be done automatically at random as you do for the pictures and/or via a sort of spotlight for x member because he/she is in the news for such or such reason...
Are there any such changes/upgrades planned for the directory?
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