productivity — Jon-Stephen Stansel Jon-Stephen Stansel

Keeping a Social Media Ace Up Your Sleeve

As much as we try to plan ahead, anything can happen in social media and social media managers need to be ready to post at a moment’s notice. This can range from breaking news, a crisis situation, or a trending hashtag you want to make the most of. In these situations, crafting quality images to accompany the post may not always be easy. It takes skill and preparation to be able to act upon the unexpected. Here are few ways you can keep an ace up your sleeve and be ready with social media ready images whenever the need strikes.

The Power of Mise-En-Place

Walk into any professional kitchen and you’ll see the power of “mise-en-place” in full effect. Translated into “everything in its place,” it is the concept by which professional chefs organize their work spaces and work flows. It’s a way of organizing spaces in the most effective way so all your tools are exactly where you need them when you need them. But, beyond that it has expanded into a philosophy of life. If your workspace is organized, the rest will follow.

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