Couldn't agree more with the post Harold. I've been preaching the work of Malone (http://ccs.mit.edu/futureofwork/) for a few years now. If you haven't read it, I would highly recommend it.

If companies can figure out how to implement the 'cultivate and coordinate' approach, coupled with an interconnected & transparent 'GE Workout Model', along with a social learning network framework to boot ... you have yourself the makings of a trendsetting (but long-term successful) 'work 2.0' organization.