Julie Perlmutter and I designed a new training for improving corporate blogging operations, modeled after the Sales Lab Status Meetings. This was a one time, interactive presentation for bloggers and managers investigating how to improve their blogging programs. Most of the participants got the BlogLab handout a week before the program. We told everyone itRead… Read more »
Those that are fans of Jim Rome are familiar with the Triple U – things that were texted to him that were unfunny, uninspired, and unreadable that we hear almost every day. These evolved into a general doctrine of things you don’t really want to say or do. For example: 1) Two coworkers happen toRead… Read more »
One little enhancement I’ve made recently to my social media training and crisis communications platform, the Social Simulator, is a domain-specific URL shortener. The idea is, since we’re simulating Twitter and now Facebook in a private environment, we really ought to offer simulation participants the ability to post short, trackable URLs like they would onRead… Read more »
Timing is everything in the job search. This statement is true when it comes to applying before a job deadline, applying early and often, getting your references to reply quickly, and most of all when dealing with job interviews and offers. If you are lucky enough to have had multiple job interviews, you will likelyRead… Read more »
A quick “infomercial” for a great service I’ve discovered…digital information meets the traditional offline print industry. A common misconception about printing is that companies that offer offset printing and digital printing services are the same. However, offset printing and digital printing are two very different printing processes. There are fewer restrictions and therefore many moreRead… Read more »
Day 8 The great construction mystery: Why aren’t the standard frames made to fit the standard inlets? Well, the inlet frames I picked out were placed on the structures today! I went out to work with the crew while they were placing them to make sure they fit and they were set at the rightRead… Read more »
Every week at CTOvision we will be reviewing a mobile application that makes our enterprise run smoother. This week I will be reviewing Viber for Android devices. Viber’s Android App is out of beta – and ready for prime time Viber is available for free from the Android Market here. Viber is a VoIP applicationRead… Read more »
In 2011, the University Network for Collaborative Governance and Policy Consensus Initiative jointly published this guide to help build collaborative competencies within the private, public and civic sectors. Co-authored by the University of Wyoming’s Dr. Steven Smutko and the University of Arizona’s Kirk Emerson, the 28 page UNCG Guide to Collaborative Competencies is intended primarilyRead… Read more »
AFGE activists from across the nation traveled to Atlanta this week for the annual Human Rights Training (HRT) sponsored by the Women’s and Fair Practices Department. The training included courses on diversity, conflict resolution and social media. Tuesday’s luncheon featured remarks by National Vice President and WFP Department director Augusta Thomas, National President John GageRead… Read more »
Animals mark their territory to help keep competitors away. I think it also helps to remind the hunted (prospects) they may be dinner someday. In business we also mark our territory – by letting folks know who we are and what we offer. How? Tell them. Show them. Remind them. Tell them on your websiteRead… Read more »