tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043705792807544709.post5465109307588054127..comments2023-08-09T10:46:25.007+01:00Comments on TerrierTeam: Twitter and CEOsTerrier Team @ Glasgowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11678159696002044810noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043705792807544709.post-38613500524050334312009-02-18T14:38:00.000+00:002009-02-18T14:38:00.000+00:00There I'm with you--the basic interface is certain...There I'm with you--the basic interface is certainly easy enough to use, even for a CEO! More sophisticated use of Twitter might be harder, but that's true of many communication devices. Lots of office workers fumble to use their phones' conference features. That doesn't stop them for making and receiving phone calls.<BR/><BR/>I think the larger barrier for Twitter use is that people need to learn how to use it effectively and thus overcome the objection that it's a waste of time. We've had some time to learn how to use email more effectively--though even there we've got some work to do. I think we're a bit further behind when it comes to conversation-oriented online communication.Daniel Tunkelanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10240432137428080022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043705792807544709.post-47520391734440635282009-02-18T10:21:00.000+00:002009-02-18T10:21:00.000+00:00Daniel,Indeed, I would have thought that all execu...Daniel,<BR/><BR/>Indeed, I would have thought that all executives should be aware of the opportunities that new social networking tools offer in terms of marketing and public relations.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, being a regular twitterer yourself and given your interest in HCI in general and HCIR in particular, would you agree with the Forbes article's suggestion that the Twitter tool is difficult to use by non-geeks?Iadh Ounishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05740425172350940695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043705792807544709.post-55283217993064236112009-02-18T04:01:00.000+00:002009-02-18T04:01:00.000+00:00For what it's worth, I did ultimately become a GoD...For what it's worth, I did ultimately become a GoDaddy customer. Not sure if that was because of the Twitter attention or their Super Bowl ads. :-)<BR/><BR/>Seriously, I agree with you that, even if some of the social networking tools and social norms are still growing up, it's clear that the concept is here to stay. If European executives are behind in adopting them, they would be wise to at least learn more about them.Daniel Tunkelanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10240432137428080022noreply@blogger.com