What is is a tweet chat?
A tweet chat is a facilitated conversation which takes place on Twitter over a certain amount of time (e.g. one hour). Similar to crowdsourcing, you invite audiences from Twitter to share, discuss and co-produce ideas around your chosen topic. This provides a chance to build a busy, diverse community as well as in-depth data, both quantitative and qualitative.
Why use tweet chats?
- Reach hundreds of individuals from all walks of life, quickly.
- Have conversation with diverse people, get their opinions and build networks
- Gain opinions on specific issues.
- Share power and encourage working in collaborative ways.
- Shift from passive involvement to active participation.
- Engagement and co-production on strategy.
Social Influence Resources
Download the Tweet Chat Guide
Download a guide for social influence hints and tips.
Read a blog Tips for Taking Part in a Tweet Chat
Recent examples of tweet chats
Improve4Patients
How we used tweet chats to change approaches to improvement.
OurNHSPeople
The recently published NHS People Plan was created in partnership with staff via a series of tweet chats