Successful social business solutions must be more than just a mechanism for sharing information. They must integrate with evolving IT environments, protect user privacy and help companies meet their business objectives. Download the study by IDG Research Services to find out how enterprise social collaboration works in the real world.

“The real allure of Moneyball,” writes Dr. Mark Moronell, “is the formula used to transform the Oakland Athletics into a playoff contender despite having significantly fewer resources than their wealthier competitors.” Here’s how to put that same strategy to use in your sales force. “A successful baseball team, like a winning sales force, is an amalgam of many individuals—some great, […]

The mobile workforce is predicted to hit 1.3 billion by 2015. Now more than ever, mobile tools that connect people, projects and resources are business critical. “True mobility is the ability to do our jobs from any location at any time without disruption.” This brief explores 7 tools every mobile worker needs to stay connected and productive from anywhere.

To get referrals, you first have to be referable. It’s as simple as that. “Becoming referable is about proving your know-how to your clients and customers.” This brief by Bill Cates, president of Referral Coach International, provides 4 simple tips that will help you get referrals without even asking for them.

Every online meeting or presentation is different, so plan for it differently,” writes Gihan Perera, author of Webinar Smarts. Just winging it won’t work well. This brief shows you which mistakes to avoid online so that you can participate competently and confidently in web conferences. Download the brief to learn: – The 7 biggest mistakes to avoid in web conferences […]

Online meetings are like cars – they are everywhere nowadays, but not everyone knows how to drive them effectively. “The best way to get better at online meetings is to participate in more of them.” This brief by Gihan Perera, founder of First Step Communications, provides 10 practical tips for keeping control of your online meetings.

What does your posture say about you? What about your gestures? If you want to maximize your impact in online presentations, you need to get a grip on your body language. “Understanding how you look on camera and what angles work for you is an easy way to show your audience that you know what you’re doing and that they […]

If you want to build social media influence effectively, you’ve got to focus on the activities that deliver results. Here’s how to get started. “Use social media to magnify your expertise and become an authority. That’s the way to be truly influential in social media, which means you’ll attract the right sort of clients and customers to your business.” This […]