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Using Yammer to deliver informal learning

Posted by: Dave Briggs, Posted on: 30 September 2014 - Categories: Capability

...just one method. I've also set myself some rules to help me focus on what people here really need from learning activities: in context - learning should be delivered to...

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Social media advice for DH staff

Posted by: Susy Wootton, Posted on: 11 June 2013 - Categories: Engagement

There are many guidelines for using social media on the web (see Online conversations and your responsibilities as a civil servant). For DH staff, below are some simple tips that the digital team would recommend you consider before using social …

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Use of third party digital tools

Posted by: Stephen Hale, Posted on: 9 April 2013 - Categories: Content, Services and products, Strategy

Summary In line with Civil Service Reform and wider government policy, the Department of Health encourages its staff to use internet tools that aid productivity or provide useful functionality. But staff should be aware that tools provided by third parties …

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The order I check things

Posted by: Stephen Hale, Posted on: 30 May 2012 - Categories: Capability, Services and products

This is a blog about how information enters my head before 9am on weekdays. My day is generally internet free until after I've had my toast and coffee. I very rarely slide to unlock while I'm still in the house …

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How to be good at work

Posted by: Stephen Hale, Posted on: 27 September 2011 - Categories: Capability, Services and products

Warning: This is a blog about filing and productivity. It makes the case that social tools like Yammer help people to be less busy and more productive. I took a day off a few weeks ago. When I returned to …

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The zero cost CMS

Posted by: Stephen Hale, Posted on: 6 March 2011 - Categories: Content

I've always been a bit intolerant of content management systems. It's a problem, and I'm trying to address it. Photo credit: mindweb from morguefile.com The source of my problem is a feeling I have that content management systems are often …

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