Gamification: It’s Elementary
When I look back at my elementary school days, one thing gives me immediate anxiety: math board races. For third graders, it only takes a few runs through a multiplication table for teachers to notice disengagement. Much to the chagrin of my passive self, teachers would often give the hardworking class a “treat” of having […]
Why No One Is Logging On To Your Enterprise Social Network
One of the biggest buzzwords in social business today is adoption. Executives and employees may be willing to try a new tool or platform once, but many businesses are struggling to retain those users and ensure ongoing engagement. If you or your team are having trouble growing adoption of your enterprise social network, it’s likely […]
Shift from Knowledge Hoarding to Knowledge Sharing
[blockquote text=’”An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin’ text_color=’#aad934′ width=” line_height=’undefined’ background_color=” border_color=” show_quote_icon=’no’ quote_icon_color=”] Each employee brings their own skill set and experiences that can be harnessed and molded into business assets. Creating and cultivating a dynamic culture for team members is vital to a cohesive and collaborative workflow. Having knowledgeable staff is invaluable […]
Make Your Enterprise Social Investment A Slam Dunk
Picture your high school basketball court. Conference and sectional titles from years ago hang proudly, even if a little discolored from too many years in the gym. The glossy floor mirrors bright lights that are ready to radiate heat over each passionate player and hysterical fan. The band breathes life into every note; the cheerleaders […]
Top 15 Characteristics For Community Managers
As businesses continue to roll out enterprise social networks to help employees become more productive, communicate more effectively, and collaborate more efficiently, the need for community management is more vital than ever. Community Management is not just another task to delegate to an already overworked communications team or an intern–it requires specific characteristics to ensure […]
It Takes A Village: Embracing Trust in Order to Delegate
There are only 24 hours in each day, despite the constant wish for more. If hours in the day were ideally endless, YOU would accomplish all tasks well and correctly (I mean is that even a question?) However, as a growing organization, your client demands and requests begin to creep onto the second page and 24 […]
The Missing Part Of Your Enterprise Social Network: Executive Support
“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” – John Fitzgerald Kennedy C-Suite executives can put their stamp of approval on the implementation of enterprise social networks. They can praise the importance of usage and collaborative knowledge sharing in their monthly departmental meetings. They can even set a required amount of posts and shares. However, […]
Five Reasons Your Nonprofit Needs An Internal Social Network
While widespread in the corporate business world, internal social networks are becoming increasingly common among nonprofits. Knowledge is the primary resource and asset for all companies. However, when that knowledge is locked away in people’s heads in disconnected offices throughout the city, across the country, or around the world, it has limited impact. It is stagnant, not […]
How To Be A Top Manager In The Future Workplace
What will business be like in five years? ten years? fifteen years?–all of these are common topics in online articles, talk shows, and businesses luncheons. Thought leaders regularly weigh in on the future of work, especially with the constant introduction of newer, faster, and better technology to increase productivity, save time, and demand new skill sets–while reducing […]
Show Me The Money: One Reason For Enterprise Social Failure
Businesses are consumed with ROI, always concerned about the profitability of any business decision or investment, and rightfully so. Though most executives understand the benefits of enterprise social networks (ESNs)–productivity, engagement, on and on–those are intangible advantages and challenging to quantify in ROI or similar figures. As a result, companies are struggling to justify the expenses of […]