For those of you who know me well, put simply - and mildly - I hate Twitter. It's not because I fear change, have a loathing for social media, or don't want information to flow uninhibited (I am blogging, right?), but I have always thought Twitter brought out the worst in our now-TMI culture. I really don't need to have a play-by-play of your child's natural birth, thank you very much.
But, in recent weeks, I have started to feel a change of heart coming on. Whether I hear it on the radio or in a chat with friends over lunch, it seems like Twitter, while giving people the opportunity to broadcast the most inane and intimate details of their frankly boring lives also gives people an opportunity to get news quickly and succinctly. It's like streamlined news. As a process improvement person, how could I not get on this?
So, I ask you, can Twitter truly be a force for good? Is there a way to leverage its speed and efficiency without falling into the "dark side" of mindless dribble? If so, I feel a volte-face coming on. I'd love some opinions; you can leave your comments here, my Facebook page, or email me if you're so inclined. Thanks!
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