Using internal social platforms

- Now, I'd like to focus on internal social platforms…you can use to promote social learning.…Specifically, I'd like to give some tips…on getting started with social media-like applications…such as Yammer and Slack,…and don't sweat it if your company…doesn't use these hipster applications,…most of the points I'm going to make…also apply to the good ole' company internal website.…Social media-like platforms hold a lot of promise.…They can make those collaborative conversations…that usually take place between cubicles,…and in the break room, or in email, more visible,…which can help innovation and cut down…on the duplication of work,…which always seems to be a problem.…

They can also be good for disseminating resources,…in that you're placing information…where your people already are.…It's important to remember that you can't force people…to collaborate on such a platform,…you can only encourage it.…How do you do that?…Probably the most important thing to do,…is to enlist the help of smart, likable people,…to champion the platform.…