#wpc14 es682 -- connecting with partners using yammer

Connecting with Partners Using YammerChristian Buckley, Metalogix

cbuck@Metalogix.com

Summary

One of the most compelling use cases for the Yammer platform is how quick and easy it is to connect with partners and expand your partner relationships.

This session will demonstrate how Yammer can be a simple yet powerful way to connect your company with partners and customers to build a sense of community.

Why are small teams are better at collaboration?

Yammer supports small team collaboration, but at enterprise scale

How people are using Yammer:

• Innovation• Find an Expert• Sharing • Discussions• Knowledgebase• Ad hoc collaboration• Rich media sharing• Anywhere access

It surfaces data that would otherwise get buried or lost

It provides context to your content

It extends the search experience

It more closely aligns with the way people work together

What Yammer does for partner collaboration

How to Get Started

1. Determine business goals and participants

2. Create an External Network

3. Establish guidelines and standards

4. Seed the conversation (both public and private)

5. Don’t let a question or comment go unanswered!

Yammer is about communication & transparency

Encourage an open dialogAsk for feedbackShare thought leadership (content, videos, relevant links)

Let your partners know what you want/need

Always share your partner wins!

Christian BuckleyChief Evangelistand SharePoint MVP

cbuck@Metalogix.com@buckleyplanet/IN/ChristianBuckleywww.Metalogix.com

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