COMMUNICATION
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mation outlets, to the destination web point or document,' she
explains. 'Meetingpoint is not attempting to replicate informa-
tion but provide a comprehensive directory of information
sources and give you the major news stories,' Morris says.
Cooperation front within the network is important to further
enhance meeting point\ power. T.veryone can benefit front
communicating to colleagues around the world,' Morris ar-
gues, 'and meeting point makes it easy.' By cooperating, you
open up opportunities for new leads on business. 'If someone
communicates a done deal or hot news, someone elsewhere
can piek up on that and maybe use it to their advantage. Just
to give one example here; it could be that someone in the US
has completed a deal and you realize the customer also has op-
erations in your market. The fact we're already working with
the customer could give you an entry. And at the very least, the
News and Deals sections offers increased visibility for the
deaintakers.'
It is easy to get your information onto meeting point. There are
very few stipulations regarding contributions to the site. You
can submit full stories, tip-offs, links or just suggestions. Infor
mation can also be updated very easily, so R1 people always
have the scoop on developments. Furthermore, it is accessible
24 hours a day. Remember, it is your site, there for your use
and so that you can take advantage of the wealth of informa
tion it can provide. Simply accessing the site (http://meeting-
point.rabobank.com) on a regular basis, glancing at what is
new and inputting your own contributions will help to
develop an even stronger on-line tooi to benefit the whole
RI network.
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Anna Morris - connecting the global RI network
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