This is the presentation I gave an audience of doctors and midwives at the "Breathing new life into maternity services" conference in Alice Springs 2010

1. Sarah Stewart 2010 [email_address] http://www.flickr.com/photos/22177648@N06/2137737248 How to use online tools for collaborative teamwork

2. Collaborative teamwork improves outcomes for women, increases job satisfaction & effectiveness of maternity services http://www.flickr.com/photos/22177648@N06/2137735924

3. Barriers to collaborative teamwork ‘ www.flickr.com/photos/44124477712@N01/19954330

4. Time constraints caused by heavy workloads and shortages of staff www.flickr.com/photos/21649179@N00/406635986

5. Geographical location inhibits face-to-face meetings especially for rural & remote practitioners http://www.flickr.com/photos/22965089@N00/32325828

6. Lack of funding for time release, back-fill, flights and accommodation

7. Health professionals are advised to think about how they can function as 'virtual teams' www.flickr.com/photos/12836528@N00/3143417443

8. Free online tools reduces costs of teamwork,

9. encourages flexibility of time & place,

10. which in turn supports the sustainability of the team. www.flickr.com/photos/18374272@N00/183503927

11. Online communication tools support development of professional networks & communities of practice, http://www.flickr.com/photos/49503019876 @N01/1804295568

12. with open membership to include other staff, health professionals & consumers. www.flickr.com/photos/52005963@N00/245744537

13. Free online tools for communication & collaboration,

14. Facebook

16. WiziQ & Dimdim

17. finding & sharing information

19. YouTube

20. Delicious www.flickr.com/photos/94507863@N00/2523524390

21. Slideshare

22. & project development.

23. Blog

24. Google Docs

25. Wiki