My company is piloting a social media product called Yammer (think Facebook 
for the enterprise.) The idea is to provide a tool that will enhance collaboration 
through real time conversation with the entire enterprise, as a complement to 
our already sprawling SharePoint platform.   It was rolled out for everyone to 
use, play with it, figure out different ways to incorporate the tool into your 
organization. It started slow, then quickly picked up steam. 

One example of it's use is the concept of thinking out loud. Have an idea or an 
issue you're having problems with? Post it as you status and others will reply 
with comments and suggestions. It becomes an avenue to tap in to the 
collective knowledge of the enterprise. 

In two weeks the information governance committee will meet to discuss the 
pros and cons of using a tool like Yammer. As an insurance and financial 
services company, I can tell you the compliance concerns are at the top of 
the agenda.

My question to the group: If you were sitting in on this meeting (as I will be) 
what would your view be with this or any social media tool for use in the 
enterprise? Pros, cons? 

Looking forward to your feedback.

Alex Acevedo, Corporate Records Manager
Symetra Financial
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