#wpc14 es682 -- connecting with partners using yammer
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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
[email protected]@buckleyplanet/IN/ChristianBuckleywww.Metalogix.com
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