Do you remember yesterday’s post on joining new creative and professional communities? I have some steps to share. Become more active with current trade groups. Revisit former business associations and consider rejoining. Identify one new creative community to join and prioritize your goals with joining. Building community is a fantastic way to start a new year.
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🌩 Without action, community conversations weigh us down
Businesses love the idea of conversations happening around them.
“Free marketing” they think and say.
But too many conversations without action weigh us down. Nobody wants to keep talking forever, they want to see action taken.
I often refer to this as the Town Hall analogy—no one wants to keep showing up at the local town hall talking about things that are important to them that haven’t been actioned. They just want to see things actioned.
So when you see a conversation, ask yourself:
- what action can I take on this?
- what does this conversation mean?
- how can we make sure these people feel heard?
- how will we communicate the actions we make happen?
- how does this help us build a better community?
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Building an engaged and loyal community is like cultivating a garden. It takes:
→Time
→ Patience
→ Commitment
In a world accustomed to quick fixes and instant gratification....
Building a community takes time.
Finding your people.
Building your tribe.
Here are 3 ways I try to expand and foster mine:
→ Connect with people who have shared values
Engaging with individuals who align with your values lays the foundation for a community built on common ground.
→ Attend events that are more personal and less speed-dating type
Quality over quantity. Opt for events where genuine connections can be forged.
I've learned from my fair share of networking events that constant pitches + superficial small talk drain energy and rarely result in lasting connections.
Now, I choose networking events more intentionally.
→ Show up and support people when they need me
Genuine support is the backbone of any community.
Attending their events, participating in webinars, and being a cheerleader during launches creates a supportive environment for both parties.
--> And many more ways to build an engaged and loyal community.
Ending November filled with gratitude for the people around me! 🔥
Thrilled for December! 💫
I'm curious.
How do you navigate community building in a world that often seeks quick wins?
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🚀 Feeling the Challenge of Building an Engaged Community?
Member expectations are constantly evolving, and staying ahead requires more than just good intentions.
What we know for sure is that associations need to apply strategies that RESONATE DEEPLY and drive meaningful engagement.
So how do we do that?
🌟 Insights for a Thriving Community 🌟
Here are three tips to turn interaction into a thriving community:
1. Facilitate Community Building: Create online forums, social media groups, or member directories to foster a sense of community and allow members to connect with each other. These spaces become the heart of member interaction.
2. Adapt to Change: Stay current with industry trends and member needs. Be willing to adapt your offerings and strategies to remain relevant and valuable to your members. Flexibility ensures you meet and exceed expectations.
3. Measure and Report on Success: Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of your membership programs and report back to members on progress and successes. Use data to make informed decisions and demonstrate the impact of their membership. Transparency builds trust and loyalty.
Ready to implement these strategies?
Reflect on this:
– Does my organization truly grasp its members' essence?
– Are we fostering meaningful connections?
– Are we evolving with our members' needs?
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Building and Growing our Enterprise Architect SAP Community
I enjoyed the post and listing to the Youtube Community conversation that was highlighted by Chris Lockhart as I think about 2024 and further building and growing our Enterprise Architect SAP Community.
I especially enjoyed his “5 Takeaways” from the conversation as reminders in building and engaging in a Community.
5 Takeaways:
1) People attend these events to interact, gain new ideas, meet interesting people, and to make connections - if you're building a community you need to understand their motivations and why people come together
2) Getting involved in a professional community starts with building relationships and networks over time in areas that you have a genuine interest
3) Go in with a learning, exploratory mindset without set expectations and be prepared to give more than you receive and contribute value
4) Breaking large groups of people into smaller, more intimate groups leads to better conversations and connections than one large event
5) Understand who you want to help, what they need, how you can help - realize people are actively seeking community and connections.
I think of Professional Communities as “Communities of Practice and Engagement” and Chris does a great job of highlighting a number of the “Engagement” elements.
Its all about the people.
Thanks again Chris these reminders and for sharing.
Thank you Darryl Carr and Whynde Kuehn for our Enterprise Architect SAP Community Australia tour within your Converge Australia October 2023 tour.
“Earlier this year, my friends Darryl Carr and Whynde Kuehn ran a series of events called Converge Australia that brought together professionals across strategy, architecture, and community building with the goal of facilitating connections and sharing of ideas”
True “Community to Community” collaboration in action and more to come in 2024!
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The modern professional landscape is continually evolving, and as it does, the importance of professional communities is increasingly evident. But we're not all good at finding the right fit. 😓 🤷♂️ 👇
Many people and organizations face challenges in creating, nurturing, and expanding communities effectively and deriving value from them. We struggle to build meaningful relationships, harness collective knowledge, and achieve a sense of belonging within our communities.
Earlier this year, my friends Darryl Carr and Whynde Kuehn ran a series of events called Converge Australia that brought together professionals across strategy, architecture, and community building with the goal of facilitating connections and sharing of ideas
I figured we might be able to learn from their experience building and running this event and maybe help some cats out there who might be looking to find community to help nurture their interests, build their own communities and further their professional career.
Below are 5 Takeaways from that conversation and I think they're gems. Enjoy! 👀 💎 🏆
We Discuss:
- Why do these communities matter? What problem are they solving?
- What are some challenges faced by consultants when seeking to build authentic, supportive networks?
- What are some strategies for a) finding a community to be part of; b) growing one of your own?
- How much does being ‘close-knit’ matter with these communities?
Key Highlights:
- Introduction to Converge Australia 2023, a series of 32 events in 25 days across Australia bringing strategy, architecture and community professionals together (2:20-4:00)
- The motivation and goals in attending professional community events (23:27-25:52)
- How to find and get involved in a professional community (25:52-28:11)
- Expectations and mindset that drive people to attend events like this (30:32-31:47)
- Importance of quality conversations over scale (36:35-38:18)
- Keys to building community (40:25-42:16)
5 Takeaways:
1) People attend these events to interact, gain new ideas, meet interesting people, and to make connections - if you're building a community you need to understand their motivations and why people come together
2) Getting involved in a professional community starts with building relationships and networks over time in areas that you have a genuine interest
3) Go in with a learning, exploratory mindset without set expectations and be prepared to give more than you receive and contribute value
4) Breaking large groups of people into smaller, more intimate groups leads to better conversations and connections than one large event
5) Understand who you want to help, what they need, how you can help - realize people are actively seeking community and connections
#community#connections#networking#professionaldevelopment#strategyexecution#authentic#professionalgrowthOliver CronkPhil Yanov
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The modern professional landscape is continually evolving, and as it does, the importance of professional communities is increasingly evident. But we're not all good at finding the right fit. 😓 🤷♂️ 👇
Many people and organizations face challenges in creating, nurturing, and expanding communities effectively and deriving value from them. We struggle to build meaningful relationships, harness collective knowledge, and achieve a sense of belonging within our communities.
Earlier this year, my friends Darryl Carr and Whynde Kuehn ran a series of events called Converge Australia that brought together professionals across strategy, architecture, and community building with the goal of facilitating connections and sharing of ideas
I figured we might be able to learn from their experience building and running this event and maybe help some cats out there who might be looking to find community to help nurture their interests, build their own communities and further their professional career.
Below are 5 Takeaways from that conversation and I think they're gems. Enjoy! 👀 💎 🏆
We Discuss:
- Why do these communities matter? What problem are they solving?
- What are some challenges faced by consultants when seeking to build authentic, supportive networks?
- What are some strategies for a) finding a community to be part of; b) growing one of your own?
- How much does being ‘close-knit’ matter with these communities?
Key Highlights:
- Introduction to Converge Australia 2023, a series of 32 events in 25 days across Australia bringing strategy, architecture and community professionals together (2:20-4:00)
- The motivation and goals in attending professional community events (23:27-25:52)
- How to find and get involved in a professional community (25:52-28:11)
- Expectations and mindset that drive people to attend events like this (30:32-31:47)
- Importance of quality conversations over scale (36:35-38:18)
- Keys to building community (40:25-42:16)
5 Takeaways:
1) People attend these events to interact, gain new ideas, meet interesting people, and to make connections - if you're building a community you need to understand their motivations and why people come together
2) Getting involved in a professional community starts with building relationships and networks over time in areas that you have a genuine interest
3) Go in with a learning, exploratory mindset without set expectations and be prepared to give more than you receive and contribute value
4) Breaking large groups of people into smaller, more intimate groups leads to better conversations and connections than one large event
5) Understand who you want to help, what they need, how you can help - realize people are actively seeking community and connections
#community#connections#networking#professionaldevelopment#strategyexecution#authentic#professionalgrowthOliver CronkPhil Yanov
