How Do You Learn About All The New Media Technologies?

Thank you so much for being apart of this event here are the points I discussed on the panel:

How Do You Learn About All The New Media Technologies?

As the Technology Therapist® it is my opinion that you don’t need to learn everything, you need to be aware of the new media technologies but implementing and learning it all has to be done with a plan a strategy. Learn what is available but decide what will work for your business and your market.

Tap into the experts. Find experts on the new technologies – read their books, their articles and their blogs. You may even look for a local consultant to speak with regarding what your interested in; blogging, podcasting or social networking.

Once you’ve decided what you want to tackle be sure to make the time to learn. Start with webinars or conference calls many of the experts will advertise them on their web sites. This is a great way to bein because they are shorter and not so overwhelming to begin. Once you are comfortable move on to attending conferences focused on the new technology you’ve chosen to learn.

Find a mentor or partner. If you’re fearful of what you’re getting into find someone else who has done it. Talk it over.

• What technology choice did they make and why?
  
• Did they examine other options?
  

Make a commitment – everything takes time – don’t expect to jump in and know everything.

• Be patient with yourself and your team if you have to implement this in a working environment.
  
• Planning to learn before you launch.
  

Understand not only the technology but if there is etiquette involved.

• Social Networking, Podcasting, Blogging – you are reaching out to a new audience who may have a set of rules you don’t know about. Take the time to find out those unspoken rules.

If you have further question please feel free to contact me to set-up a free consultation.