After a read of Copyblogger , one my favorite blogs, I came across some great info on productivity / time management for creative work, which blogging and social media is a big part of. Anyone that tries to balance an already full work/life schedule can relate to the need for being as productive as possible. This 32 page eBook, entitled Time Management for Creative People by Mark McGuinness, is very helpful – even if you only have time to skim it, given your busy schedule. Delegation may also be necessary to keep you on task. Share this on del.icio.us. Digg this! Share this on Reddit. MORE >>

Stuart Henshall futurist + strategist + innovator … making "sense" actionable Blog About This Blog Old MT Blog About Profile Mosoci Phweet Writing Strategic Foresight Networks, Knowledge & Media Market Research Mobility Skype & VoIP My Daily Tweets Networks Twitter Facebook Linked In Del.icio.us attended two conferences in the last week KMWorld and FutureVision. Both were inadequately prepared for social media. use them only as an example, both were excellent events in their way and yet they were missed opportunities. There are lessons listed for Organizers and PR firms too. MORE >>

Personal Learning and Personal Learning Environments As part of the recent discussion on personal learning and personal learning environments, I went back to find my posts on these topics and on personal knowledge management and related. Personal Learning Environments and personal learning environments The future of learning is personal learning PKM and Personal Learning Personal Learning for Learning Professionals - Using Web 2.0 Tools for Personal Learning Improving Personal Learning - A Continuing Challenge for Learning. Do Learning Professionals Make the Worst Learners? MORE >>

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There is a lot that can be done when using Facebook to market a business or service. With millions of users communicating with friends, family members, and co-workers, it is only natural to get in on the conversation. The important thing to keep in mind when using Facebook as a marketing tool is transparency. Always disclose your affiliation with what you are marketing. As Eric Weaver recently said in his blog post, Social Media Basics for Marketers , “Be very transparent and honest. Consumers often assume marketers are self-interested. By being transparent, you curtail doubt.” MORE >>