Using Social Media to Improve Teamwork
The world and workplace are changing. Social media websites and software have given us an even broader reach and connectivity than before - and a whole new set of distractions. But why not employ these tools as a means for creating better communication and teamwork within your staff and team?
I just stumbled across this great article "You Can't Separate the 'Social" from Social Media". Here's a snippet from it with three great suggestions on using social media for your staff:
I just stumbled across this great article "You Can't Separate the 'Social" from Social Media". Here's a snippet from it with three great suggestions on using social media for your staff:
If you’re considering deploying such tools internally, here are three tactics that can increase adoption, user contributions and collaboration.
Encourage social activities. Managers are often reluctant to allow blogs about nonwork-related topics yet they encourage employees to join the company softball team as a way to network with others. A certain amount of nonwork-related content allows people to be themselves and encourages stronger bonds. It helps create common ground from which a work relationship can start.
Remember that a picture is worth a thousand words. Get people to upload photos of themselves to their online profiles. Colleagues want to know that they’re speaking to another human being with a personality, not just a name on an org chart.
Give an ego boost. Allow people to enhance their status within the community by featuring their blogs on the home page or giving top contributors a special badge to post on their pages. A reputation management system gives people an incentive to participate and a reward for doing so.
Good stuff!
If you are interested in learning how to implement social media in your spa or massage business, you may be interested to know that I am holding a Social Media Boot Camp - just for spa and massage professionals. This 4 week class starts April 12, 2010 at 2 PM EST. It will be jam-packed with information on how you can grow your business, make more money, increase your professional network and market yourself and your business effectively and more affordably with social media.
The cost is just $197 - an incredible value that may never be offered again. And if you are one of the first to register, you can save $50 off of your registration cost. Consider it an Early Bird gift to you!
To learn more about the class or register, click here. I'd love to see you there!
If you are interested in learning how to implement social media in your spa or massage business, you may be interested to know that I am holding a Social Media Boot Camp - just for spa and massage professionals. This 4 week class starts April 12, 2010 at 2 PM EST. It will be jam-packed with information on how you can grow your business, make more money, increase your professional network and market yourself and your business effectively and more affordably with social media.
The cost is just $197 - an incredible value that may never be offered again. And if you are one of the first to register, you can save $50 off of your registration cost. Consider it an Early Bird gift to you!
To learn more about the class or register, click here. I'd love to see you there!
Posted by Felicia Brown LMBT at 3/23/2010 10:12 AM 
Categories: Training and Education, Marketing Ideas and Opportunities, Employment Issues
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Categories: Training and Education, Marketing Ideas and Opportunities, Employment Issues
Tags: employee Gen Y continuing education social media texting
Thanks for tactics, Social Media play important role in business.
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