April 10, 2009

Improving your Podcasts

I'm collecting tools, thoughts and resources on audio and video 'casting as a KM channel. Carson McComas at WorkHappy republished his "20 Ideas for an Excellent Podcast" because "the number of podcasts has gone up dramatically, unfortunately the quality has not."

Here is a condensation of his best tips (Carson's post discusses each):

  • Podcasts should be short, but packed with value for your audience
  • Chunk your material into marked segments
  • Be organized and concise, but have fun and be real
  • Maintain quality with best interviewing and production practices
  • Post show notes on your blog
  • Don't be scared to throw away an unsuccessful show
Apr 10, 2009 11:17:42 AM | Aural History (music, media, podcasts, etc)

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Steve Barth consults to international government, NGO, academic and corporate clients. Recent work has focused on organizational learning and KM strategies in economic development and peace and security. Award-winning writer specializing in organizational intelligence and knowledge worker productivity.

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