http://prodinst.com/blog Matching the consulting needs of every business to expert, rated outstanding consultants Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:58:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en by Bruce Newman     This article was originally published in The Productivity Institute (PI) Newsletter Developing a social media marketing campaign has become more demanding as social media technology and popularity continues to evolve.  This seems counterintuitive at first since there are more tools and more people.  However, it also means that ... http://prodinst.com/blog/2010/02/25/the-4-s%e2%80%99s-why-every-social-media-marketing-campaign-needs-them/ by Ron Sukenick    This article was originally published in The Productivity Institute (PI) Newsletter  1. Invest more time with people – The biggest investment you will make in building relationships and proving out a productive working relationship is TIME. Simply stated, the more you know and understand others, the more likely ... http://prodinst.com/blog/2010/02/25/15-top-suggestions-for-greater-networking-success/ by Katie Mead    This article was originally published in The Productivity Institute (PI) Newsletter The success of any project, from facilitating key special events to designing a communications strategy, is dependent upon great coordination.  However, it can be difficult putting your finger on which criteria will best set a project up ... http://prodinst.com/blog/2010/02/25/7-competencies-of-a-stellar-project-coordinator/ by Dave Walker    This cartoon was published in The Productivity Institute (PI) Newsletter We welcome your thoughts and comments on this cartoon. Dave Walker Cartoon Blog: http://www.cartoonchurch.com/blog/ Church Times Blog: http://www.churchtimes.co.uk/blog Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/davewalker http://prodinst.com/blog/2010/02/25/ipad-envy/ by Galen McPherson    This article was originally published in The Productivity Institute (PI) Newsletter  So there I was... driving all along FM 1960 [that's a road name, for all you non-Texans] looking all over for the Dunkin' Donuts that Mapquest told me would be there.  Finally, I called Nancy Johnson, my ... http://prodinst.com/blog/2010/02/25/anything-worth-doing-well-is-worth-doing-poorly-at-first/ by Norman Levine    This article was published in The Productivity Institute (PI) Newsletter The opening ceremonies were so spectacular I sometimes wish they’d cut directly to the closing ceremonies with an exhibition or two in between. Instead, after expressions of camaraderie, we get fierce competition provoking nationalism, grudges and divisive rivalries. In spite ... http://prodinst.com/blog/2010/02/25/the-winter-olympics/ by Bruce Newman    This article was originally published in The Productivity Institute (PI) Newsletter Traditional marketing programs emphasize the importance of the 4 P’s (Product, Price, Place (distribution), and Promotion).  Utilizing various combinations of these components allow marketers to reach many different target markets. The growth of social media transformed the 4 ... http://prodinst.com/blog/2009/12/23/the-4-s%e2%80%99s-of-social-media/ by Lillian D. Bjorseth    This article was published in The Productivity Institute (PI) Newsletter Want to make the most effective use of your networking time and dollars? Then hone your people-reading skills so you can network in the other person’s comfort zone. Each of you is as unique as a snowflake, yet you ... http://prodinst.com/blog/2009/12/23/get-better-results-by-networking-in-other-person%e2%80%99s-style/ by Greg Chartier, Ph.D, SPHR    This article was originally published in The Productivity Institute (PI) Newsletter I am often asked to look at HR Departments and functions to see how effective and efficient they are.  As a result, I’ve developed a series of measures to use to conduct this evaluation.  It ... http://prodinst.com/blog/2009/12/23/hr-department-evaluation/ by Norman Levine    This article was published in The Productivity Institute (PI) Newsletter Saturday afternoon. We’d come in anytime. Who had watches? There were two movies, a serial, Looney-Tunes, RKO Pathe News, a Pete Smith Special, previews, a sing-along and the March of Dimes collection box. Five hours. The guy from the other ... http://prodinst.com/blog/2009/12/23/the-way-it-used-to-was/