24/7 NEWSROOM MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES FOR THE GUARDIAN AND THE OBSERVER at WHAT’S NEXT: INNOVATIONS IN NEWSPAPERS
by JUAN ANTONIO GINER

Yesterday, in London, these points and principles of a new working practice and online awareness, were announced to editorial staff at the Guardian, Guardian Unlimited and The Observer.

These are clear “marching orders” from Alan Rusbridger, editor of The Guardian, to all the troops:

Dear All

DRAFT PRINCIPLES OF 24/7 WORKING
The Guardian is increasingly becoming a global news provider with an international audience and reputation.
Web users expect to read about news as it happens.
If we don’t update our site continuously readers will go elsewhere.
Our website is crucial to our digital strategy and to the future of the Guardian & Observer.

….Read on at the link above.