tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285812003538838741.post4917883540254697862..comments2009-01-30T07:22:33.652ZChristopher Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660157291722137172noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285812003538838741.post-48393431725314274912009-01-30T07:22:00.000Z2009-01-30T07:22:00.000ZThanks Danny!<BR/>I think your suggestion concerning the duel columned checklist is excellent, and one that all organisations should exercise when selecting the platforms that are for them. In so doing, rationale plays a part of their decisions to implement; as it undoubtably should. Historically, this seems to be lacking from many a presence.<BR/><BR/>I think that one of the major problems is precisely that social media is still rather alien to many organisations. Perhaps they find it difficult to apply their otherwise healthy logic to foreign concepts. If that is the case however, it is absolutely inexcusable for research into the platforms not to be conducted. There is an abundance of information available online concerning the various social platforms, and this must be sought out. As you suggest, the data must then be closely scrutinised to identify the pros and cons of each, with specific consideration for how these will effect the organisation. <BR/><BR/>Organisations; don't just follow the pack in implementing supposedly standard social media platforms (blogs, Twitter, etc). Retain your common sense and engage the social media through those channels that will develop your business.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again, Danny.<BR/><BR/>TLRThe Lovable Rogue also known as Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660157291722137172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285812003538838741.post-30829316252997465552009-01-29T18:08:00.000Z2009-01-29T18:08:00.000ZChecklists can be a dangerous thing. They can make a lot of people think, "Oh, it's a list - it must be right."<BR/><BR/>They do have their uses but a lot of the times they're just generic (as you rightly mention). Additionally, aren't many checklists just someone's view of what should or shouldn't be done?<BR/><BR/>Who's to say a checklist for a banker will be the same for a bus driver will be the same for a housewife?<BR/><BR/>By all means, make your checklists but make sure they're double-columned: Pros and Cons.<BR/><BR/>Once you have the Pros, then make your checklist.<BR/><BR/>Great points, Chris, and I hope your employers are reading and paying you your true value - you offer great insight that's a credit to them and you both :)Danny Brownhttp://dannybrown.menoreply@blogger.com