Comments on: Social Media in the Organization: Embrace it. Don’t Block it!

By: GenXmanager: Leadership for the Generation X Manager » Blog Archive » The Social Media Bubble? Really?

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:22:35 +0000

[...] networks, use these networks to become more knowledgeable about a variety of topics. In fact, I believe organizations can use social media become more effective. Also, what’s wrong with having a little fun? If users of social media want to spend 15-20 [...]

By: Andrea Porter

Andrea Porter — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:14:53 +0000

Ron – are there any scientific studies published that support the notion that social media leads to reduction in productivity?

By: GenXmanager: Leadership for the Generation X Manager » Blog Archive » 10 Reasons to BAN social media access at work

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:02:58 +0000

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By: Rondesi.com » Blog Archive » Get your employees involved with Social Media

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:34:47 +0000

[...] my last post, Social Media in the Organization: Embrace it. Don’t Block it!, I mention this specifically. Organization must embrace social media and show employees how to use [...]

By: Ron Desi

Ron Desi — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:54:38 +0000

Julia – thanks for the comment.

By: Julia Michienzi

Julia Michienzi — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:28:47 +0000

I can understand some Managers’ reluctance to get invovled in the social media space – ex. The Boss’ concerns about employee productivity. However, social media doesn’t seem to be a fleeting trend and those companies who don’t jump on the band wagon now, will likely be seen as “behind the times” and will be playing catch-up at some point or another. And by then, it might be too late.

Instead of reprimanding employees for being in this space during work hours, embrace and harness their knowledge and expertise in these areas! These “younger employees” can be a great resource for helping companies be successful in this space, and will probably be passionate and enthusiastic about being able to use these tools to add value in their work.

By: The Boss

The Boss — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:03:32 +0000

As a manager I consider most social networking in the work place the 21st century replacement for the personal phone call.

Unfettered access and the lack of an enforceable policy leads to reduced productivity by younger employees. Gen whatever needs to remember that they are there to work, not fancy themselves some corporate on line representative of the company.

By: Ron Desi

Ron Desi — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:09:41 +0000

Michelle – thanks for the comment. I agree, social media can be an a great tool for building corporate and individual effectiveness.

By: Michelle Chun-Hoon

Michelle Chun-Hoon — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:48:37 +0000

Social media can expand one’s knowledge base and help companies reach out to their consumers on a more personal level. The numerous benefits are worth the dive into the social media world.

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