How to use Twitter as a training & learning tool In the last couple of weeks I have written a number of articles on the use of Twitter (micro-blogging platforms) which have proved of interest. Now is the time to take this further.Before we even look at how twitter can be used for learning, training and education, we need to understand the context before the content. While at a conference this week #iitt09 I was amazed at the number of 'trainers' that did not appear to understand the … [Read more...] about Twitter as a training and learning tool – some examples
Porters five forces
Michael Porter's Five Forces Michael Porter's five forces is a model used to explore the environment in which a product or company (or business unit) operates. Five forces analysis looks at five key areas mainly the threat of entry, the power of buyers, the power of suppliers, the threat of substitutes, and competitive rivalry. New Entrants SuppliersIndustry competitors and extent of rivalryBuyers Substitutes Introduction The model of the Five Competitive Forces … [Read more...] about Porters five forces
10 ways to lose twitter followers – or ways to encourage people to unfollow you
10 easy ways to lose Twitter followersIn this 'wild west' time of twitter, while businesses are exploring how to make the most from this excellent and powerful communication tool, and small businesses are looking to exploit this free (low cost) medium, many of us are looking for ways to increase our followers.In the hunt for new followers are we at risk of long term damage to our reputation?As an avid user of Twitter I have found it to be a powerful communication and marketing … [Read more...] about 10 ways to lose twitter followers – or ways to encourage people to unfollow you
New Twitter unfollow tool-people that don't engage with you
Twitter - unfollow people that don't engage with you Do you follow lots of people that don't add value to your network? Would you like to unfollow anyone that has not engaged with you?Twitter is more than just about collecting followers, it is about providing a 2 way communication and value add to the receiver of the tweets.Twitter is many things to many people, my main account @rapidbi is a business feed which is used for marketing our business. It is important to us that people find the … [Read more...] about New Twitter unfollow tool-people that don't engage with you