Management Tip of the Day: How to Make Time for Social Media

Are you having trouble viewing this email? If so, click here to see it in a web browser. HOME   |   TIPS   |   BLOGS   |   THE MAGAZINE   |   BOOKS   |   STORE RSS   |   Mobile JUNE 11, 2013 How to Make Time for Social Media Being on Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media sites can be good for your career and your business, but where do you find the time in your busy schedule? Something's got to give. To help you decide where to cut back, ask these questions: What am I learning? If you use social media to learn new things about your business, ask which other activities can be retired. If you're using Twitter to read 10 articles a week on professional best practices, maybe you don't need to attend that annual training workshop. Who am I meeting? Social media tools can help you discover new colleagues and deepen professional ties. If you're consistently expanding your network online, consider scaling back the number of face-to-face events you attend. How am I replenished? What's more relaxing: watching TV or catching up on Facebook news? You may decide to shelve some of your less-satisfying hobbies in favor of some of your new social media activities. Today's Management Tip was adapted from "How to Make Space for Social Media" by Alexandra Samuel. Read the full post and join the discussion » Share Today's Tip: FEATURED PRODUCT The First 90 Days: Book and app HBR Press Just got promoted? Taking on a new role? Get the tools you need to succeed. The international bestseller gave you the secrets of a successful career transition. Now updated and more relevant than ever, the new edition of The First 90 Days gives you even more. Then, manage your transition with the all-new The First 90 Days app for iOS. Designed with your busy schedule in mind, the app will keep you inspired and on track with daily alerts, helpful exercises and exclusive video from author Michael Watkins. ADVERTISEMENT Follow the Tip: PREVIOUS TIPS Define the Playing Field Before Entering a New Market Brush Up on Your Grammar Communicate What You'll Accomplish in Your First 90 Days Think Positively About Stress Give a Meaningful Apology Make Your Slides Memorable Want the Job? Do a Project Don't Schedule That Meeting Choose Connection Over Conflict Take a Weekly Technology Break All Previous Tips BEST SELLERS HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations Ebook + Video Case Study HBR's 10 Must Reads on Leadership HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing Yourself HBR's 10 Must Reads: The Essentials HBR Guide to Getting the Right Work Done The First 90 Days App MAKE YOUR NEXT CAREER TRANSITION A SUCCESS. Download The First 90 Days App today to help you stay ahead of the game. » UNSUBSCRIBE   |   UPDATE YOUR PROFILE   |   MORE EMAIL NEWSLETTERS   |   PRIVACY POLICY Was this email forwarded to you? If so, sign up to start receiving your own copy. ABOUT THIS MAILING LIST You have received this message because you subscribed to the "Management Tip of the Day" email newsletter from Harvard Business Review. If at any point you wish to remove yourself from this list, change your email address, or sign up for other email newsletters and alerts, please visit the Harvard Business Review Email Newsletter Preference Center. OPT OUT If you do not wish to receive any email messages from Harvard Business Review, click here. ADVERTISE WITH HBR This enewsletter is read by thousands of decision makers every day. Learn more about connecting your brand with this audience. Copyright © 2013 Harvard Business School Publishing, an affiliate of Harvard Business School. All rights reserved. Harvard Business Publishing | 60 Harvard Way | Boston, MA 02163 Customer Service: 800-545-7685 (+1-617-783-7600 outside the U.S. and Canada)