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The Role of Professional Social Media Use in the Middle East
Throughout the Arab Spring Uprisings in 2011, social media took center stage as a way to increase political dialogue and build democracy in the Middle East. In a Pew Research report it was found that countries in the Middle East and North Africa more commonly post about society, community issues, and religion than […]
Cultural Communication Differences in Asian Pacific Countries
December 17, 2012 by ireconnect
Every culture has a different take on technology-based communications. In an earlier post we found that the United States and Europe are similar in their use of computer-mediated dialogue. However, professionals in Asian Pacific countries differ in their use of computer-mediated methods. Due to globalization, social networking, e-mail, teleconferences, conference calling, and even text messaging […]
The Power of Small Talk in Professional Communication
December 10, 2012 by ireconnect
It can be tempting to avoid small talk with colleagues, clients, employers, and employees and instead cut to the chase. Yet studies have shown that small talk is often the catalyst for success. In a piece published in Forbes, author Brett Nelson wrote, “small talk is where it all begins – and if you want […]
The European Take on Choosing a Mode of Communication
December 3, 2012 by ireconnect
Globalization has led to an increased use of technology-based communication. While we focused on the United States in our previous blog post, we are now switching the focus to Europe. The stats indicate that those in Europe tend to focus on voice-to-voice, face-to-face, and e-mail to e-mail dialogues in a similar manner to those in […]
Choosing the Right Mode for Professional Communication
November 26, 2012 by ireconnect
When you have information to share, the mode of communication is just as important as the content of your message. Will a professional e-mail suffice? Is it necessary to break the news face-to-face? Or should you pick up the phone and call the recipient? To decide on these tools, consider a few questions: Is a […]
Integrating Face-to-Face and Virtual Communication Strategies
November 19, 2012 by ireconnect
Face-to-face meetings have been proven to be more effective than technology-based interactions. However, gathering every participant in one place isn’t always realistic in terms of geography, time, and budget. So what is a facilitator to do? Integrate technology into offline meetings to get the best of both worlds. When collaborating with other professionals […]
The Use of Social Media During a Disaster: Pros and Cons
November 12, 2012 by ireconnect
Hurricane Sandy recently took a toll on the East Coast. In the midst of rescue efforts, over a million homes lost power, some for nearly two weeks. Without a connection to the outside world, families were literally in the dark. While the television, Internet, and traditional media may not have been options for news, those […]
Teamwork: Blend Online and Offline Communication for Success
November 5, 2012 by ireconnect
Teamwork is the key to efficiency and the hallmark of successful enterprises. Forming a traditional team or an e-team are both excellent ways to assign specific tasks and take advantage of the collective knowledge of a group. In many cases, geographical barriers make online collaboration a necessity. Yet when possible, teams should meet face-to-face, at […]
What’s Missing? The Drawbacks of Online Negotiations
October 26, 2012 by ireconnect
Traditionally, negotiations occurred face-to-face where cues like eye contact afforded parties the opportunity to read one another. The art of negotiation relies on a host of subtle factors that are impossible to replicate in a virtual setting. Yet, globalization and the movement toward computer-mediated communication have led to more and more negotiations occurring online. Experts […]
Generational Challenges in Social Media Use
October 15, 2012 by ireconnect
In the past, several generations have worked side-by-side. However, according to an article by Rawn Shah published in Forbes, “we will soon have five generations in the workplace at once.” This mix of age groups and working styles will create new challenges. The magazine notes that older generations are responsible for the largest growth in […]
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