The following post is an excerpt from the introduction of the book I’m writing — Moderator’s Matter: How to have conference sessions that don’t suck. The book is still in the works, but I thought I would share some of the sections as they are in progress. Before detailing why moderators matter, it is importantRead… Read more »
There are many ways government agencies can use social media on 9/11 to speak to people in a thoughtful way that will be appreciated.
To establish a baseline view of how governments are using social media—and the results they’re seeing—we polled the GovLoop community of government professionals on a variety of topics.
While we should definitely learn from situations like the one involving a certain consulting firm and recent presidential elections, the relationship between politics and social media is usually, if not less fraught with tension, than at least ultimately beneficial for all the parties involved. After all, the whole Cambridge Analytica thing had more to doRead… Read more »
How you can use social media to increase your brand at work.
Where do you fit in when it comes to accepting innovation? Are you on board or are you getting left behind?
Across industry and government agencies, social media has transformed from a ‘nice to have’ to an essential component of information delivery, communications and service strategies. By developing a centrally managed social media strategy that empowers personnel across the agency to interact with citizens as they need to, agencies can enhance the citizen experience and create… Read more »
These simple strategies – inspired by Leslie Knope herself – can help you enhance your social media presence and promote your brand and engage your community.
LinkedIn and Facebook are not the same thing and should be treated differently. LinkedIn is a networking tool, and Facebook is a social network. It is important to understand the difference and use them each appropriately.
Self-care looks different for everyone, but it’s important to take care of yourself and give yourself time to heal. Here are some ways to recharge and practice self-care in the aftermath of a tragedy.