The idea behind the 23 things is a good one - getting people to have a look at new technology or new twists on existing technology is a necessary. The program was designed for public libraries and as such, slanted the applications for the new software towards personal or recreational use, whereas my take on it is to look at whether or how it will be useful in my work on a day to day basis.
Of the applications that I have seen, the one which might have some potential inside our organisation is the wiki (obviously) , maybe youtube type videos, RSS feeds and possibly federated search applications like Rollyo for use by individual officers who like to research and have found some good sites.
The time taken with 23 Things is prodigious, but then over years of study, I found that it was always the same. Any form of study always takes sizeable slabs of dedicated time. It is the other competing things happening at the same time that generate angst. If a major research library or institution ever puts out a "23 Things" with examples and ideas focussed on research, it would be very beneficial.
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