Charis Gibson's presentation on social media at the 2010 Global Connections communications officers forum on 14 October.

1. Join the conversation Maximising the power of social networks

2. The beauty of social media… Mobilising the masses

3. The beauty of social media… Interaction and debate

4. The beauty of social media… Building relationships and engagement

5. The beauty of social media… When it works, It works

6. The beauty of social media… Sharing stories

8. No investment = no friends

10. Dedication’s what you need

20. Why not use a variety of media? You can manage multiple presences on Posterous

24. Look to the future