There are lots of ways that the good use of technology can help boost the levels and quality of communication and collaboration in your business. Read on for our handy tips on how to do just that…
Twitter: If you’re not already on Twitter, you really should be. Start up a Twitter account for all your business updates and invite your associates to subscribe. This will let you contact the whole team from wherever you are via your mobile.
Don’t fear IM: Instant messaging is an efficient method for getting answers quickly, and cuts down on distracting chatter. Encourage your employees to use IM – but remind them not to use it for anything confidential (conversations are saved on servers, and the messages are very easy to intercept).
Refrain from email flames: Never send an email in the heat of anger – write your screed and save it as a draft, telling yourself that you’ll send it later when you’ve settled on your course of action. (You’ll probably never send it). This will result in fewer burnt bridges that could hurt your business in the long run.
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