Web 2.0

Old School vs New School #2 – Ways To Engage And Expand Your Network

November 25, 2011

Intro The article below is the second article that I wrote for Old School Vs New School. A fuller introduction is provided in the first of this series of two posts. Ways To Engage And Expand Your Network My text: If you’ve been to any networking events recently, and met new business connections, you may [...]

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Old School vs New School #1 – Ways To Build A Network

November 24, 2011

Introduction & context I know Fiona Birkbeck, Creative Director of Multiminded through networking events on Tyneside, and so was intrigued when she invited me to write an article which looks at tools for business networking. The following quote is from Fiona’s e-mail to me on the subject: I think when I last saw you I [...]

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Impact of big data and social media #1 – IBM CMO study

November 17, 2011

Introduction I had seen an advert for this study highlighted in the media, and investigated. You could argue that the IBM reports play to the strengths of IBM as a company – and you’d be right. That said, it is a fascinating insight into the mindsets and priorities of Chief Marketing Officers, and so I’m [...]

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Pinevio at DEMO, Fall 2011

September 21, 2011

Intro For regular readers of the blog, you will recall a previous post, Introducing Pinevio. I was therefore massively stoked to be contacted yesterday by Daumantas, to say that he and Mindaugas had presented the Pinevio concept at DEMO in Silicon Valley: The DEMO Experience Conference Format The feel you get when you enter the [...]

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Podcasting discoveries

September 9, 2011

Introduction For those of you dedicated followers of this blog, you might recall my post Podcasts = genius. Over the summer I’ve been fine-tuning my podcast listening, and wanted to share what I’ve found. I’m come to think that that podcasts are a significant and pretty vibrant source of knowledge, insight and news. The best [...]

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Introducing Pinevio

May 19, 2011

Introduction This post is about a new internet start-up business, and my role in coaching and mentoring the team since July 2010. Originally called themselves TerraPi, the three original entrepreneurs have been joined by a fourth. This is their story. [cue drum roll and dramatic title sequence…!] Background Daumantas, Justinas, & Mindaugas are three Lithuanian [...]

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Authentic leadership, identity & social media – part iv

February 28, 2011
This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series Authentic leadership, identity & social media

Introduction I started this series of posts because I’d been listening, reading, and discussing the importance of ‘authentic’ in an organisation. In some ways, this isn’t rocket science, but it could turn out to be a big challenge in terms of how organisations operate going forward. The relentless nature of public scrutiny, and the threat [...]

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Authentic leadership, identity & social media – part iii

February 16, 2011
This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series Authentic leadership, identity & social media

Introduction Third post in a series of 4 looking at emerging trends in business, and how the latent desire for authenticity is becoming evident. As I draft this series, Egyptian politics has been in turmoil – ranging from the authorities shutting off the Internet, and now with the departure of Mubarak. This one looks at [...]

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Authentic leadership, identity & social media

February 14, 2011
This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series Authentic leadership, identity & social media

Introduction I’ve moved to write this mini-series of posts by listening to some more fascinating podcasts in the car. It’s a really great way to use time on the road in a constructive way. :-) I’m sensing there is a connection between some different articles I’ve been listening to / reading about: ‘Authentic leadership’ The [...]

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McKinsey report shows that using Web 2.0 creates competitive advantage – part iv

January 21, 2011
This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series McKinsey Web 2.0 series

Introduction The final part in this series contains: A podcast Links connected with this article / report A copy of the report, courtesy of the magicians at Scribd.com It’s basically a wash-up of the previous 3 posts. Thanks for reading this far – and hope you’ve found it all useful! :-) Podcast Listen (by mousing-over [...]

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