I am slowly collecting data around which of the many available web2.0 technologies leaders choose to use. And, which ones they use successfully. What I am finding is very interesting. Although they are aware of the online options, leaders I’ve surveyed tend to use what’s handy, or what’s comfortable. No big surprise there. Don’t we usually go with the known vs. the unknown? We use the words we are comfortable with when we speak and write. As we get proficient at a sport we cling to the habits that have brought us success. Try to change your grip on a golf club, baseball bat, or tennis racquet after you’ve developed some game and you know what I mean. Changing habits is not easy. More than anything it takes a commitment to change and growth.
In order to take advantage of the technologies available to create compelling vision and community and to increase their online toolbox, leaders need to hold tight to that commitment and bravely experiment with their virtual voice. Supporting them is what this site is all about. I am going to try and find examples (good and bad) that we can use in this discussion. If you have any examples; emails, blog posts, podcasts, webinar, wikis, etc., please send them on. Let’s fill this toolbox with what works.
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Beth High