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:On the other hand, computer tools (such as WIKIs to help promote on-line collaboration) can help increase the productivity and communication of its membership. This author is a BIG BELIEVER in '''"opportunity costs"'''. '''These hidden costs can "creep-up" that acts as "friction" to slow-down the smooth operation of projects and communication'''.
:'''A picture is worth a thousand words: ''' [http://www.wikinomics.com/blog/index.php/2008/03/26/wiki-collaboration-leads-to-happiness/ http://www.wikinomics.com/blog/index.php/2008/03/26/wiki-collaboration-leads-to-happiness/]
:Eric S. Raymond, the author of the book "The Cathedral and the Bazaar", compares on-line collaboration for computer software development as a church bazaar, where the setup is not very fancy, but the work and the coordination of its members are key to its success. The same thing could be said about promotion efficient collaboration for any project associated with Westminster United Church.
