Month: March 2013

So, now you started a discussion. Your readers have begun engaging with your topic. But, how do you ensure your readers continue the dialogue? How can you make your discussion sticky? My earlier post discussed ways to create and launch your online dialogue.  In this post I share thoughts on sustaining interest among your readers. […]

You want to get a discussion started on an online forum, internal or external, but are unsure how to go about it. Will readers find it relevant? Will they respond and participate? Will it improve your presence online? Here are tips to make your discussion fruitful and engrossing. Have a plan: Identify the community you […]

Leadership changes causing heartburn? Want to have an efficient way to communicate transitions internally? Look up the tips I share in my article ‘Communicating Leadership Changes Effectively’ that got recently published on Simply-Communicate. Here are the key highlights: 1. Address the reason for transition 2. Clarify the plan and process 3. Get ready for media […]

Every noteworthy organization gets recognized for its work locally or internationally and is keen to proudly display the awards won.  The objectives primarily are to instill pride among employees, delight prospective clients and improve awareness about the organization’s great work and wins. However, organizations struggle with creating the right experience when it comes to implementing […]

Building a social media presence and brand expects focus and discipline. It also needs one to think intently about your goals and how you plan to stay relevant to your stakeholders. I recently authored an article on this topic for Social Samosa, a digital media consultancy. Here is a summary: Identify your personal goals and objectives Have […]

With many organizations including enterprise social networks or internal social media in their strategies to engage employees it becomes imperative to actively listen to conversations and mine sentiments to craft suitable and timely interventions. Especially, after a sensitive event or a key business decision that impacts most employees there is always going to be conversations […]

I had the opportunity to conduct a hands-on workshop for an enthusiastic group of executive PGDM students at St. Joseph’s College of Business Administration on February 19 at Bangalore. Their passion for learning and personal development inspired me. These were individual contributors and managers with over 5 years of experience in leading IT, pharmaceutical, chemical […]