PREDICTION+MARKETS

PREDICTION MARKETS
Wikipedia definition: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prediction_market

What can we say about "prediction markets" as tools for "connecting intelligence" in organizations?
When can this technology be applied and what needs to be done to ensure participation and constructive applications?

===[|Inside Knowledge Magazine - Mastercalss Part II Prediction Markets Article:]===

Knowledge sharing and collaboration tools are driving interest in prediction markets. Historically organisations have difficulty getting the 'truth' out of employees regarding critical business questions like 'how soon will this product be ready to go?'.