I-phones, Blackberrys, & Bluetooth Headsets: Must-Have Tech Tools for Your Business Team
Over at ABCnews there’s a pretty comprehensive list of essential tools for today’s nomadic and increasingly tech savvy workforce. Some are no-brainers for attracting (and retaining) employees weaned on post-internet revolution business tools—like cell phones, wifi-enabled laptops and ear buds—but other ideas such as using internal wikis or thought chains to brainstorm rather than an avalanche of emails or using a YouTube video rather than a PowerPoint presentation at your next meeting may still be new concepts to some. But the simplest tech tool of all? Pen and paper coupled with a couple of strategically placed white boards. All tips discussed reinforce the idea that today’s workers need to be mobile and have methods for communicating ideas quickly and efficiently at their fingertips and that the lines between work and home are more blurred than ever. Take a look for some ideas on how to effectively energize your team.
Tech tools for your team can include:
Cell phones are a must from the much-coveted iPhone to a basic Motorola Razr or even the newest Blackberry
Laptops equipped with wifi mean your employees can work anywhere at any time
Bluetooth Headsets for their iPhones mean they can communicate during their morning commutes
Wiki sites or blogs for thought chains mean less e-mails and more effective collaboration
Databases with small thumbnail images rather than cryptic names mean easier navigating
Projectors are inexpensive and great visual tools
YouTube videos rather than static Powerpoint presentations are more engaging and versatile
Wi-fi like AirPort Extreme in key employees’ homes mean they can work during off-hours
Canon PowerShot digital cameras help spark ideas
Pen & Paper/White Boards are still great brainstorming tools
For more ideas check out the article over at abcnews.