For aspiring practitioners and those intrigued by the applications of collective intelligence in the workplace, the typical prediction markets conference can be frustrating for lack of focus on practical knowledge and hands-on experience with the tools. That&#8217-s why NewsFutures is organizing a Wisdom of Crowds Consulting Workshop, in New York City, on October 27.

It is designed primarily for business consultants who would like to acquire working knowledge of &#8220-WOC&#8221–based solutions, or for the manager looking for some hands-on experience while considering the potential of this approach for his or her company.

The one-day program will cover:

• Foundations
  Prediction Markets and Wisdom of Crowds 101: principles, mechanisms, evidence, and applications
• Applications
  Case studies in strategy, forecasting, innovation, and project management
• Tools
  Hands-on experience with various wisdom-of-crowds software tools: Prediction Markets, Competitive Forecasting, Idea Pageant, and Impact Matrix
• Practice
  Keys to a successful implementation: information, integration, inclusion, interface, and incentives
• Collaboration
  Nuts and bolts of working with NewsFutures

If you are interested, please follow this link for more information about the venue and how to register.

I look forward to seeing you in NY, home of the world&#8217-s financial meltdown!