How to Use Your Online Network to Test Ideas

HBR Tip

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Most managers today understand the importance of reaching out to colleagues through LinkedIn, following and being followed on Twitter, and actively participating in corporate social media initiatives — but fewer know how to effectively use these networks.

o  One way is to gather information by testing proposals and strategies, inside and outside your organization.

o Float an idea and see how many “likes” or retweets it gets.

o Or direct certain groups of people to an online survey.

The feedback might help you persuade a reluctant boss or client to come around to your point of view.

Today’s Management Tip was adapted from the HBR Guide to Networking.

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