Category Archives: Communication

oneQube SmartStream as a Twitter Chat Client

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Tom Spiglanin

I don’t usually write about tools, but there’s been a lot of talk on Twitter about the potential demise of Tweetchat, and those of us who regularly engage in Twitter chats are rightly concerned. This morning I was introduced to … Continue reading →

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What is an Online Community?

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Tom Spiglanin

I thought I knew. Others thought they knew. Someone must be right, but that implies others are wrong. So, what exactly is an online community, and how does it differ from an online network? I’ll start off with some thoughts … Continue reading →

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Internal Social Media: Use or Misuse?

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Tom Spiglanin

Euan Semple, author of Organizations Don’t Tweet, People Do and long-time proponent of learning out loud within organizations, yesterday wrote this article that points out the misguided position of those who fear misuse of internal social tools. While I agree … Continue reading →

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Learning Socially Taps Into More Knowledge

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Tom Spiglanin

I was fascinated by Guy Wallace’s article “A Real Ratio To Pay Attention To: 70:30” where he discusses learning and development implications of Richard Clark’s work (referenced in the post) that concludes, “70% – 90% of knowledge is procedural, automated … Continue reading →

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Put More “You” in Your Presentations

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Tom Spiglanin

After spending countless hours doing the work that’s now summed up in our presentation, we know our material inside and out. Come show time, however, our nerves sometimes get the better of us and we fall back on that decades-old … Continue reading →

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What My Daughter Teaches Me About Communication

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Tom Spiglanin

My daughter’s eyes sparkle and her smile lights up a room. When we go out, she’s always making new friends. Strangers smile and say, “Hello.” They interact with her. At school, she’s extremely popular. I see she’s remarkably engaging and … Continue reading →

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