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13
Aug

E 2.0: Can the Enterprise Learn From Twitter’s Success Secrets?

   Posted by: Daniel Hudson    in Social Media

3 Simple Secrets to Twitter’s Success

  • Understanding Culture
  • Harnessing Technology
  • Empowering Others

Trends about our culture today show us people are busy and tolerance for complicated things seems to be getting lower with each passing day.  Twitter tapped this culture trend of time commitment by keeping post limited to 140 characters and with it’s User Friendly / People Focused Design.  The Mobile Market is exploding, more people own mobile devices than computers.  Twitter tapped this trend by integrating a mobile strategy early in their plan.  People like things to fit their needs, this is why Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) should be a critical part of any technology strategy.  Twitter empowers people through it’s API with the ability to share custom information across multiple environments.

Happy Fav Five Friday!

Fav Five Places

I actually have a few more than five favorite places.  I hope you don’t mind.

The Famous Twitter Sketch

You can see the birth of the idea for Twitter in this sketch and you can read Jack Dorsey’s thoughts about this sketch here.  Notice the simplicity of the design and how the idea of sharing across multiple channels was an early thought.  The discovery (”find-em”) part toward the bottom is a very smart piece to include early in the design too.  Sharing ideas (Collaboration) is the main point of Enterprise 2.0.  This sketch reminds us of how a simple idea, shared with others can grow into something beyond your imagination.

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Twitter Talk at TED

Evan Williams of Twitter talks about integrating his ideas about SMS with Jack Dorsey’s ideas about Twitter.  Evan goes on to talk about the Fundamentals of Twitter.  He quickly describes how people discover uses of Twitter for Business and in Government.

A great quote here is, “One of the many ways that users shaped the evolution of Twitter”.  I can’t wait to here this in the Enterprise, “One of the many ways that USERS shaped the evolution of Enterprise 2.0″.

Twitter’s design and API make this tool so simple to use, that a common house plant can communicate to the world.   This reminds us of the power of simplicity.  Technology should lower barriers, not create new ones.

“Going far beyond the original idea” is another great quote.  I believe Enterprise 2.0 is designed to support doing this very thing.

There are many things taught about innovation in this video

Twitter CEO Evan Williams speaks to users in Tokyo

“What we learned time and time again from listening…”  is an important quote in this video.  You can also see the chart of all the tweets over the course of the World Cup.  This got me thinking about what would happen to your business if an idea had this much collaboration through Enterprise 2.0 tools.

Biz Stone and Evan Williams on Twitter

In this more recent video we hear Biz and Evan talk about how relationships are important.  Listening to customers can help avoid PR disasters and improve brand loyalty.  A little communication can reverse a customers decision about going to your competitor.  They also share some important thoughts on privacy.

How Twitter Changed My Life

This is an impressive presentation about Twitter and how to harness it’s value.

How Twitter Changed My Life

View more presentations from MinXuan Lee.

A Collection of Twitter Case Studies

Twitter provides a nice collection of case studies.  These case studies include reports from big businesses, non-profits, and government.

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The Power of the API

In the first video Evan mentions there were over 2,000 applications using Twitter’s API.  Their API enables people to share filtered customized data across multiple environments.  The ability to share information across multiple environments increases the opportunities for collaboration.  What if  your Enterprise 2.0 Solution had an API to support sharing data when you need it, where you need it?

Twitter API Mashups and Apps on Programmable Web

You can discover and learn from a huge collection of APIs and developers at Progammable Web.

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Twitter API Mashups and Apps on Yahoo Pipes

You can discover some new ways of using Twitter at Yahoo Pipes.

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Fav Five Faces

Who is on your “Fantasy Innovation Team” this week?

Here are just a few new friends that have connected me to new people and new ideas this week.  You might be familiar with “Fantasy Football Teams” and such, well this is my “Fantasy Innovation Team” this week.  I recommend following these smart, creative people on Twitter.

twitter-db Communication strategist. Digital Something. Connector. Entrepreneur. Anime & SciFi lover. http://twitter.com/db
twitter-bhc3 VP of Product at Spigit, the SaaS enterprise innovation management platform. And a Dad who misses running marathons. http://twitter.com/bhc3
twitter-dzhu IT consultant, managing software development/ integration projects for a living; .Net, CMS, intranet, collaborative workplace, knowledge management, e-learning http://twitter.com/dzhu
twitter-eric_andersen Technology consultant/architect at IBM in Cambridge MA, enterprise search, social computing; piano, a cappella, cyclist, origami, iPhone; my tweets are my own! http://twitter.com/eric_andersen
twitter-rickmans social media strategist, technological optimist, blogger, consultant, father, spreker, innovatie, php, wordpress | I collect and tweet interesting links http://twitter.com/rickmans

5 Twitter Success Secrets for Enterprise 2.0

  • Listen (people, users, customers, partners, metrics)
  • Respond (people, users, customers, partners, metrics)
  • Empower Others
  • APIs Rock
  • Practice “People Centered” Design

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22
Jul

Seth Godin asks, “Are You Indispensable?”

   Posted by: Daniel Hudson    in Social Media

Are You Indispensable?

How to Become a “LinchPin”

A linchpin, as Seth Godin describes it, is somebody in an organization who is indispensable, who cannot be replaced.  You can learn more about how to become a linchpin in Seth Godin’s book, Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?  Get it from Amazon now and save over 40%.

Grasp your opportunity to change through interaction

Seth Godin shares several quick tips on how to seize opportunities to change in this video about becoming indispensable.

Becoming a Linchpin

Emotional labor in sixty seconds

“Digging deep inside you and producing an idea that scares you.” is just a small part of this video by Seth.

Cupcakes, Linchpins & Lizard Brains

I met a lot of new friends and caught up with some old friends at the  “Cupcakes, Linchpins & Lizard Brains” event hosted by Debbie Weil (@debbieweil ).  This was a very fun and informative event, which Debbie did an outstanding job of organizing.

I had to get my picture with this guy, he looks so much like Seth

Seth Godin, Me, & Jennifer Berk

Robert, Me, & Jennifer Berk

Everyone’s an Artist

Debbie had several guest speakers and they shared some great tips on how to be indispensable.

Christopher Dorobek | @cdorobek

“Allow for mistakes”

“Try something new”

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Jennifer Berk

“Don’t wait”

“Take on new things”

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Mike Jolkovski

“Ask WHY more often”

“Be present”

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Susan Harris

“Make it fun”

“Be indispensable”

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Shashi Bellamkonda

“Strive to Learn”

“There are risks and costs to a program of action. But they are far less than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction.” ala JFK

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Justin Thorp

“Stay Hungry!”

“Find new passions”

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Debbie Weil | @debbieweil

This is my favorite photo.  I think this pictue of Debbie shows the feeling of someone in the center of their passion.  This is the “sweet spot” of being a Linchpin.  I recommend subscribing to her blog http://www.debbieweil.com.  You will also find plenty of priceless advice, tips, & insights, that you can use right now, in her “Corporate Blogging Book“.

Thank you Debbie, for another great gathering!

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UPDATE: Presentation Videos are now available at:

Six Linchpins Speak at Midsummer Madness Sweets and Tweets (Hat Tip Seth Godin)

Chris Brogan | @chrisbrogan

A video review of the Linchpin book by Seth Godin.

Seth Godin’s Road Trip

You can learn more about Linchpins and Lizard Brains by attending one of Seth’s events during his 2010 Road Trip.

You don’t need more data

What you might need, though, is a different way of seeing, an immersion in an alternative approach to:

  • creating work that matters
  • spreading ideas
  • interacting with people online
  • approaching the digital world with generosity
  • realizing that small things have more leverage than ever before
  • and being surrounded by others on the same path who will inspire you to do even bigger things.

Learn more and find out how you can get your tickets here.

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24
May

Top 10 Takeaways from @ev’s Twitter #TED Talk

   Posted by: Daniel Hudson    in Social Media

Twitter CEO Evan Williams @ev on Twitter #TED

The Art of Listening and Enabling

Evan Williams @ev, the CEO of Twitter gives a TED Talk about Twitter.  In the birthing room of ODEO, Twitter is born from Jack Dorsey’s @Jack idea of sending status updates.  Evan covers many fundamental keys to success in this video.  Thanks to Dr. Harish Kotadia @HKotadia for bringing this to my attention.

Top 10 Takeaways from @ev’s Twitter #TED Talk

  1. Listen to your inner voice (Follow your hunches)
  2. Listen to your colleagues
  3. Listen to your audience/customers/clients
  4. Expect the unexpected
  5. Adapt to customer/client needs
  6. Create a system that enables others to build upon
  7. Application Programming Interface (API) enables creative interactions
  8. More Good Things happen when you enable connections & collaboration
  9. Never assume what’s Next
  10. Understand culture/market Trends

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12
Mar

Why I Hate Open Source!

   Posted by: Daniel Hudson    in Open Source

Working with #opensource: Upgrading

I manage a Social Media Platform created from Open Source software and here are the INSANE steps I go through for updates.

Step 1

Click on “upgrade automatically”.

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Step 2

Enter connection information.

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Step 3

Click on “activate plugin”, which returns me to a page showing “Plugin Activated”.

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Can you see why I hate Open Source?

I hate open source software, because it’s too easy! In the past, this type of process would take a specialized team of people hours upon hours to complete.  This task was completed in less than 10 minutes, thanks to Open Source and the brilliant members of #opensource communities.

Now I have the the time and money to go shoe shopping with my wife, thanks a lot #opensource?!?!  My wife overheard me and my associates talking about moving this platform into the cloud.  The cloud computing solution will save us even more money and time.  My wife is so excited, she added an additional page to the “honey do” list.

Special Thanks!

A special “Thank you!” to members of open source development communities.  I understand most of you have full-time jobs, families, and other interests.  You volunteer your time during lunch breaks, weekends, and the midnight hour to solve problems and share solutions.  My colleagues and I, plus countless people around the world have more time to focus on relationships with people around us because of your tireless dedication.  Thank You!

I also appreciate the work of Matt Mullenweg creator of WordPress and founder of Automatic.  Thanks to Andy Peatling and the BuddyPress Community.  You should see this article by Andy: “Give a Little“.

BuddyPress: Social networking in a box

Build a social network for your company, school, sports team or niche community all based on the power and flexibility of WordPress.

Visit BuddyPress.org

Visit BuddyPress.org

Cloud Computing with Amazon E2C

Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) is a web service that provides resizable compute capacity in the cloud. It is designed to make web-scale computing easier for developers.

Visit Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud

Visit Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud

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