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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 24, 2008
Filed:
Jun. 04, 2002
Kevin Fliess, Mountain View, CA (US);
Goetz Weber, Mountain View, CA (US);
Kevin Fliess, Mountain View, CA (US);
Goetz Weber, Mountain View, CA (US);
SAP AG, Walldorf, DE;
Abstract
Systems and methods consistent with the instant invention may allow organizations to instantiate and participate in a collaborative network (i.e., a consortium) through which they can exchange intellectual capital. A governance may be established for regulating the collaborative network. In addition, a communications portal may be provided through which the organizations can exchange skills, competencies, and resources. Organizations may be able to publish, via the portal, their respective supply of and demand for intellectual capital. Organizations may be able search for and utilize employees of other organizations, collaboratively hire new employees, and collaboratively hire former employees.