Kim Kardashian knows how to stay on message, to amplify that message through partners, and to make everything look beautiful. Here are 10 lessons from her communications juggernaut that managers should adopt to make their initiatives succeed. Read my full blog post at Fast Company leaders: … [Read more...] about Management Maxims From Kim Kardashian, Communications Genius
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Why do people lurk in online communities?
Recently I was invited to join a Yammer community focused on learning. This morning one of the members asked a question about lurking. I thought I would also share my response here. Most recently, I have had discussion about mature groups becoming clicks that don't offer much comfort to new members (except pushy, assertive or very self-confident ones). Other reasons … [Read more...] about Why do people lurk in online communities?
How to To Hold IT Analyst Calls with More Impact
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com This morning, the IBM Websphere executive team (Nancy Pearson, Marie Wiek, and Beth Smith) offered IT industry analysts a summary of the latest developments from their IMPACT 2011 conference. Although well produced, as expected from IBM, the jargon filled presentation left business-focused analysts with the impression that the IBM … [Read more...] about How to To Hold IT Analyst Calls with More Impact
5 Strategies for Entering Emerging Technology Markets
Entering Emerging Technology Markets: After reading RIM PlayBook reviews (good summary by InformationWeek) when it was announced, and I think there are lessons to be learned that go well beyond the tablet market. Here are 5 strategies technology companies need to consider when entering an emerging market. 5 Strategies for Entering Emerging Technology Markets Features Is … [Read more...] about 5 Strategies for Entering Emerging Technology Markets
The Microsoft Tablet Strategy: Time to Redefine
The Microsoft Tablet Strategy: Time to Re-examine My first review of a Tablet PC was posted this morning at Tablet PC Magazine. I looked at the Dell Inspiron Duo. The hardware was solid but was missing a few key features (like video out). The real problem was Windows 7. Windows 7 is not designed for touch on a high-resolution screen. You just can't get your finger to the … [Read more...] about The Microsoft Tablet Strategy: Time to Redefine