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User Group Collaboration on Common Projects

User Group Collaboration on Common Projects. Gabe Goldberg APCUG Region 2 Advisor CPCUG APCUG Representative gabe@gabegold.com ggoldberg@apcug.net. User Group Collaboration on Common Projects. There's strength in numbers; that's one reason we've all joined user

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User Group Collaboration on Common Projects

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  1. User Group Collaboration on Common Projects Gabe Goldberg APCUG Region 2 Advisor CPCUG APCUG Representative gabe@gabegold.com ggoldberg@apcug.net

  2. User Group Collaboration on Common Projects There's strength in numbers; that's one reason we've all joined user groups. Even so, some opportunities require more resources than an individual group has available. Rather than letting these mega-opportunities escape, consider partnering or collaborating with nearby user groups for various reasons: organize a large regional event, conduct a coordinated computer refurbishing/recycling effort, deliver enhanced community support, lure a major vendor to visitor an enlarged audience, whatever works for you and your community's user groups. Think large or small, tailor efforts to local needs, don't feel you must imitate something others have done. Cooperating can be a one-time event or can lead to an ongoing relationship among kindred groups.

  3. Why Collaborate? • Strength in numbers, economies of scale, etc. • Out-of-box thinking, escape same-old routine • Shared ideas — best practices, what works, problems solved • More volunteers • Increased community outreach • Enhanced credibility • We’re all in the same boat!

  4. Why Collaborate? (Continued) • Stronger fundraising • Cross-group awareness • Cross-technology awareness • Potential ongoing collaboration • Potential affiliation/merger

  5. How Collaborate? • APCUG user group locator finds neighbors • Occasional informal gatherings/briefings • Brainstorming to identify problems and opportunities • Planning • Staffing • Publicity

  6. How Collaborate (Continued) • Operations (member databases, newsletters, etc.) • Purchases (e.g., share expensive equipment such as computer/projector) • Vendor tours • Shared trade show booths

  7. When Collaborate? • Day-to-day • Local user group events • Vendor-sponsored events • Community service projects • Regional events

  8. Objections to Overcome • Inertia • Resistance to change • We’ve never done that • We’ve never done <whatever> that way • We tried that once and it didn’t work • Never do anything for the first time • Everyone is Dr. No

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