{"product_id":"9781484211151","title":"User Group Leadership","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUser Group Leadership\u003c\/em\u003e is about starting and sustaining a technology user group. User groups are a wonderful way to connect with local and like-minded professionals for networking and learning. All the forums and social media on the internet can’t replace face-to-face time spent discussing problems, upcoming technologies, and other pertinent topics. What every user group needs is leaders to organize meetings, find speakers, and connect the community. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat every leader needs is good advice and guidance on how to begin a group and nurture new leadership so as to keep the group sustainable, and Michelle Malcher provides just that right sort of guidance in her book on \u003cem\u003eUser Group Leadership\u003c\/em\u003e. This book is designed to help you understand what goes into starting and building a user group, giving you the tools and resources to do so. Learn what to expect before your first meeting, in the first three months, and in the first year. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMalcher has experience from the local group level on up to the national level with the Independent Oracle User Group. If you’re involved in technology and are ready to take on a position of leadership by which to help others network, succeed, and grow, then grab a copy of this book, and read it! You won’t find a better source of guidance for starting and growing a new group on the technology of your choice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn what to know before you ever have your first meeting \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare for each meeting with a list of things that should be done \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow your local members into future leaders \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWhat you’ll learn\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the right motivations for starting a group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a governance structure and integrate with an umbrella group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocate and book interesting speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecruit help to share the administrative burden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow the next generation of leadership\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake a difference in people’s careers by helping them grow and network and learn\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWho this book is for      \u003cp\u003e     \u003cem\u003eUser Group Leadership\u003c\/em\u003e is aimed at technology professionals interested in networking and learning with like-minded people in their same technology area. The book is especially aimed at the ambitious professional who is ready to step into a leadership role by creating a vibrant user community where no such community currently exists, but one is needed.      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47131536785648,"sku":"9781484211151","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781484211151_p0.jpg?v=1763631949","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781484211151","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}