Author: Wandren

of networks and data maps

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'Listening', Data mapping, Dispersed Networks, International Communcation, Listening exercises, Network analysis, networks, online, Public Diplomacy, Virtual Communities

The rapid development of new technology has enabled the creation of mass instant communication and rapid information dissemination. This technology also allows rapid collection of data and the production of data maps and network diagrams. While I’ll pursue the important variations of network diagrams another day, today I’ll focus on highlighting the potential of these … Read More “of networks and data maps” »

Engaging with the social and cultural expectations online

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International Communcation, Listening exercises, networks, online, Options for Influence, Public Diplomacy, Virtual Communities

Each community, particularly online, has its own cultural and social expectations. To be able to engage successfully, the international actor has to navigate not just the practical barriers, for example learning how to upload videos, but also these cultural and social barriers. (Options for Influence, p. 43) Recognising the social and cultural expectations online will … Read More “Engaging with the social and cultural expectations online” »

Wandren PD; considering online networks

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Dispersed Networks, International Communcation, networks, online, Options for Influence, Public Diplomacy, Technorati, Virtual Communities

The current vogue in many practitioner organisations is for developing networks as part of their public diplomacy activity. After surveying the technological landscape and their options online, some organisations may seek to continue this network building in virtual worlds and social spaces. This presents a vast array of options – as such it requires an … Read More “Wandren PD; considering online networks” »

Notes from virtual worlds

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Habits of engagement, International Communcation, online, Public Diplomacy, Virtual Communities

Online developments have unleashed the power for the spreading of ideas from peer to peer, at low transactional cost, lowering or levelling barriers to entry. Clearly with the speed of current development some new technological developments will be truly revolutionary, while others will become a technological cul-de-sac adopted by only a few hardy fans. How … Read More “Notes from virtual worlds” »

Engaging with networks and virtual communities

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networks, Public Diplomacy, Virtual Communities

Success in the virtual community business hinges not on technology-driven differentiation but on strategies designed to accelerate member acquisition and to create deep understanding of the needs of those members. This accurate comment comes from Net gain; expanding markets through virtual communities. Arguments for greater engagement with political groups around the world have appeared in … Read More “Engaging with networks and virtual communities” »

Wandren PD, it’s about people…

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Habits of engagement, Opinion poll, Public Diplomacy

Rather than write something myself this week I’ll recommend a presentation I came across recently and which has the potential to be useful whichever form of international communication you are considering. The presentation was given by Dr Bob Deutsch to the AAAA. You’ll know his work, if not the name; he provided the insight for … Read More “Wandren PD, it’s about people…” »

Power Down the Transmitter — The Potential of Listening Exercises

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'Listening', Habits of engagement, International Communcation, Listening exercises, Options for Influence, Public Diplomacy

Following the last post a few people asked me how I’d define, international communication, public diplomacy or cultural relations. The frame of reference for the blog is to look for ideas which influence the way foreign populations act. This in Christopher Ross’s phrase is a “multidimensional enterprise”. In this enterprise Wandren PD is channel neutral … Read More “Power Down the Transmitter — The Potential of Listening Exercises” »

Taking international communication off the grid

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Cultural Relations, International Communcation, Off Grid, Public Diplomacy

Take international communication off the grid Grab the dominant ideas about how international communications should be conducted and take them off line. If after looking at it, it is a good idea, feel free to put it back online – after all, some ideas have stood the test of time purely because they are effective. … Read More “Taking international communication off the grid” »