Wearable sensors could build stronger teams

When MIT, Intel and Xerox put their collective heads together, the results have got to be good, right? The trio most definitely hopes so, as they have reportedly developed "subtle sensors that are enriching our understanding of teams and organizations and that are helping call centers improve telephone sales pitches by 20-percent or more." Interestingly, not a whole lot of details are available just yet, but apparently members of the super-team are already envisioning "networks of social sensors" that could seemingly help managers place their subordinates with the most suitable colleagues. As Jemaine Clement would say, "It's business time."

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[Gunnar @ Sep 13th 2007 4:51PM]

Sounds like some kind of pocémon deal. Managers sitting with their laptops going: "I choose YOU Salesperson#4-man!"

[zfurie @ Sep 13th 2007 5:00PM]

Dell Tech: "Yes sir! We are also holding a fire sell on all laptops with steep discounts."

[splitmetal @ Sep 13th 2007 5:10PM]

You turn to me and say something sexy like, “I might go to bed. I’ve got work in the morning.”
I know what you’re trying to say baby.
You’re trying to say “Aww, yeah. It’s business time.”

[Samsam @ Sep 13th 2007 6:45PM]

People still use the phone to place orders?

[MARSHAK @ Sep 13th 2007 11:26PM]

yup. but i think they're referring more to telemarketing.