Look around your company. Are teams working at cross purposes? Are you seeing good ideas get sidetracked? Do organizational silos and the politics that go with them result in project delays and failures?
You’re not alone.
It’s time to engage with others tackle these challenges and identify new ways to enhance productivity in your organization. You’re invited to participate in a bi-weekly Twitter-based conversation (#e20ws), beginning Tuesday, September 29 at 8 pm ET. We’ll discuss culture, engagement, alignment and technology. And that’s just for starters.
If you need some background on Twitter chats and hashtags, you’ll find that in more detail here.
All corporate professionals are welcome, but teams that generate insights, make connections, and share ideas across the organization will get the most value. These days, that’s almost everybody. But to create some focus: think Marketing, HR, Communications/PR, Customer Service and IT.
As with any public event, you’re responsible for exercising good judgment. Here are some pointed suggestions:
- never share proprietary information about your company;
- unless you’re an independent consultant, avoid references to your company in your Twitter ID and profile;
- if your ID includes corporate branding, add a disclaimer along the lines of “views shared are my own, not necessarily those of my company;”
- if your company has a social media policy, become familiar with it before engaging in online, public conversations.
In a sense, it’s no different than a regular public conference: you’re under no obligation to speak up. What’s different, however, is that direct, real-time interaction is just a few key strokes away. To access the live chat stream, simply launch the Tweetchat application at the appointed time:
http://tweetchat.com/room/e20ws
That’s it! Now, all you have to do is show up and bring your point of view. Plan to network and learn in real time with some of the most engaging, insightful folks in industry. 20th century silos and workgroup problems have been daunting for everyone. The 21st century is already in progress. We’re saving you a seat.
Chris (@SourcePOV)