'Indy Timeline' of Upcoming Events Youth Leaders Discussion re Social Networking
photo by Nancy Mockros
IndyChristian Ed. Note... Today I'll be in Lafayette at a 'Youth Cafe' roundtable, where I'll be presenting for discussion... "Social Networking -- Accelerate Your Impact".
I always loved this pictorial illustration of Metcalfe's Law, which illustrates the value of social-networking...
"The value of a network is proportional to the square of the number of users."
That is, each connected participant adds significantly more value... because it creates significantly more relationships.
I have a good friend who sometimes mentions the difficulty of 'herding cats'. I remind him that you CAN herd cats just fine -- you just have to have enough people working shoulder-to-shoulder and moving in the same direction.
Here's an anecdote from the recent flood-disaster, demonstrating of the compounded value of social networking that's been done among the Christian community here in Indy over the years...
"Early last week, I received a call from a hotel in Castleton that they are giving away "used" mattresses and box spring. I sent an email to 6 people and the word got around. After a day I received a call from United Way Johnson County volunteer team leader in Franklin, IN. Before the end of today, there will be almost 50 mattresses and box springs shipped to Franklin, IN. to be donated to the flood victims." (Merlin Gonzales, Faith Hope & Love)
[And here's a related scriptural principle...]
posted by IndyChristian @ 5:46 AM
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