Tag Archive: communication. social media

Social media – Is it a business tool or a kid’s toy?

It’s hard to go anywhere these days without bumping into social media in one form or the other. Many business leaders feel the urgency to understand the concept, but they are also trying to understand the real business value.  As a leader, it’s up to you to spot the trends that give your business a…

Reducing data privacy risks by adopting a service-mentality

In today’s technology-driven world; privacy professionals – particularly in regulated industries – have a unique and difficult challenge.  Data, of all sorts, is the basis for much of the economy today and data use is evolving as new technologies are continuously introduced to the market.  It is more than daunting to determine the best approach…

Keeping up with the endless fire hose of data – how do you remain current and relevant online?

As today’s business students prepare for their future careers, new professions are opening up in social media even in the most mainstream businesses.  Companies, eager to create an “online brand presence”, clearly understand the need for educated resources who are comfortable online whether its developing and/or managing social media sites, online communities, blogs, podcasts, video…

Totally plugged in

Maintaining a social media presence or collaborating online takes a lot of work.  It is also very seductive.  If you hate being alone, this is the place for you – with a global user base of millions you are sure to find someone to talk to (or listen to) at any moment in time so…