Connective Consciousness: Influencer Back Channels

We all use back channels for collaboration and engagement online, but it's one of those things that's rarely discussed in open forums in terms of its strategic importance. This session will dive into best practices from experienced online connectors and influencers - how they have built and used their networks on private back channels to support their professional work on the forefront. This includes e-mail, Facebook messaging and groups, Twitter direct messages, closed e-mail lists, and relates also to offline interaction. Panelists will share their secret sauces on how to generate genuine collaboration through these back channels, growing public engagement and influence in the process. They will also discuss the building of trusted networks online and how those connected networks help them personally and professionally.