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What Kind of Online Community Do You Have Behind Your Firewall?

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Despite the newsletter articles, blog posts, press releases, and conference presentations, many "communities" are nothing more than a new version of the same old Intranet, only with shinier tools. Balanced, professional discussion containing constructive criticism, ideas, and empathy. " Complaints and criticism.

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Ten “Boring” PR Skills You Need to Have

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Do you know how to give honest, constructive feedback to a colleague? I'm talking about knowing how to manage your work so that you're able to take an early weekend because you know you've scheduled your conference calls for while you're on the road. Give feedback. To your boss? Ask for help.

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What Does Government 2.0 Mean to Me?

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They BELIEVE people are motivated by the fear of getting in trouble (whereas most people in fields like this are actually motivated by constructive relationships). They BELIEVE people are motivated by the fear of getting in trouble (whereas most people in fields like this are actually motivated by constructive relationships).

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Is Enterprise 2.0 Learned From a Book or From Doing?

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Constructive post as well, with the good and the bad. Constructive post as well, with the good and the bad. bwe08 101 bah best practices blog boozallen booz allen buy-in change management communications community conference DC DHS E20 education enterprise 2.0 link] Adriel Hampton Thanks for the great report, Steve.

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Gov 2.0 – We Need to Get Past the Honeymoon Stage of Our Relationship

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I really like going to conferences like this and next week’s Web 2.0 The people I meet, the presentations I hear, and the conversations that I have while at these conferences help me get a more realistic view of what’s going on with the Gov 2.0 This week’s conference was no different. movement.

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Try Looking Outside to Solve the Problems Inside

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In 2007, he proposed using a construction tool that vibrates cement to keep it in liquid form as it pours. The social media community seems to have realized the value these outsider perspectives can bring – just last year I attended conferences featuring Jermaine Dupri , Brooke Burke , and Jalen Rose. discussion.

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I Started a Blog But No One Cared | Social Media Strategery

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People should not underestimate the effort required in blogging and sharing knowledge successfully in a manner that generates lively constructive interaction. People should not underestimate the effort required in blogging and sharing knowledge successfully in a manner that generates lively constructive interaction.

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