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Online community as a force multiplier: Patrick Matthews at TEDxSanLuisObispo

1,050 views · Published 26 December 2012 · 14:59 · Indexed 24 October 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2012 · Science & Technology

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A force multiplier is any combinations of attributes that make a particular force or activity more effective. IT consultant and Microsoft Excel MVP Patrick Matthews examines how online communities can be used as force multipliers in modern business. A site administrator for the online technology help community Experts Exchange (http://www.experts-exchange.com), Matthews helps connect answer seekers with thousands of technology professionals every day to solve problems large and small.

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