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Rods Reflections – MORE thoughts (and solutions) from delegates on social networking

Not the most straightforward subject – but very important and there’s an awful lot of food for thought here (27 Jun 2009)

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Secrets of designing a newsletter that will get read

17 layout principles to bear in mind when designing or improving a newsletter (27 Jun 2009)

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Three more helpful examples of organisations who are using social networking sites… maybe they will help you

Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night saying, “Am I wasting my time? Does my work ever achieve anything?” (19 Jun 2009)

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11 questions to ask your prospective research company to see if they are any good

Use this checklist so you can see whether you can work together (17 Jun 2009)

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Why surveys by mobile phone might be one way forward

Your entire survey can be complete and ready for you to analyse within a couple of hours. (17 Jun 2009)

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Facebook and how it can help your residents

YouTube, Wikis, social networking sites, photo-sharing sites, forums and bulletin boards, pod casts and videos, blogs, Twitter – they’re just some of the new media your residents are using (17 Jun 2009)

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Ten ways to make your online surveys more effective

A leading software commentator gives you practical suggestions to ensure you get more from them (16 Jun 2009)

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10 top tips for developing effective estate agreements

These simple, easy ways to make everyone happier are grossly underused. Why? (16 Jun 2009)

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Rods Reflections – 13 social network marketing problems that desperately need your attention

Can you help? Your colleagues (and I) would deeply appreciate it (14 Jun 2009)

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How seven organisations are using Social Networking sites to communicate and consult more effectively

If you don't know your Twitter from your YouTube you are missing out on a big trick (12 Jun 2009)

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MORE thoughts (and solutions) from delegates on social networking
Previous winners are:
Jonathon Toy,
Head of Community Safety/Enforcement,
London Borough of Southwark
Caroline Paul,
Pentland Housing Association
What a difference a day makes! See what Caroline did after spending a day with us – before and after
Andrew Ballingall,
Corporate Research Team,
Fife Council.
Two research reports on a very difficult and under researched topic – East and Central European migrant workers
 
 Tracy Reid,
Community Development Officer,
Wandle Housing Association.
All you have to do is tell me your problems and I’ll try to help
 
John Gaddes,
Research Officer,
Northumberland County Council.
What consultants should do with all the information you have paid them to collect – and how to measure how good a job they have done
 
Sue Tunnicliff,
Programme Administrator,
Bedfordshire Heartlands Primary Care Trust.
Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night saying, “Am I wasting my time? Does my work ever achieve anything?
 

Andy Cave,
Community Initiatives Officer,
Helena Housing.
Here are some surprising new places to get your message across to residents

Tim Williams,
Corporate Research and Consultation Officer,
Selby District Council.
10 ways to make sure inputting data happens properly (Boring but VERY important)

Kate Arnold,
Communications Manager,
EC1 New Deal for Communities.
How to give your newsletter (or leaflet) a winning personal touch - and why it needs it
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rachel Bennett,
Community Development Officer,
Windsor Housing.
Here’s a surprise! Hairdressers and beauticians are often perfectly suited for work in the community

Jaimin Patel,
Language Shop,
London Borough of Newham
How one organisation uses the Internet to communicate better with non English speakers
 
Ellie Mortimer,
Community Events and Consultation Coordinator,
Trees for Cities.
How a colourful little leaflet overcame apathy and got over 200 residents to attend an event
 
Tom Bonner,
Community Development Worker,
Project Sunlight.
Has a training course ever put you to sleep? This one was an inspiration. It lead to success, funding - and publicity
 
Bernadette Speakman,
PALS Manager,
Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Hospitals.
Ingenious (and money-saving) way to talk to non-English speakers
 
 
Julie Lawrence,
Assistant Neighbourhood Manager,
Bolton Metropolitan Council.
How a simple approach in Great Lever, Bolton, brings huge, measurable benefits to residents