How to run a successful user group

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1 How to run a successful user group
Microsoft 2016 9/16/2018 2:07 AM BRK2274 How to run a successful user group Jason Himmelstein Microsoft MVP © 2016 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

2 Jason Himmelstein Microsoft MVP ITPro & BI Geek
Re-installed Texan, die-hard Spurs, Longhorns, & Jaguars fan Blog:

3 This is Group Therapy

4 Who are you? Why are you here?

5 What is a user group?

6 What have you found to be successful?

7 What have been the biggest hurdles for your group?

8 Some tips & tricks Consistency of meetings Use meeting sites
Location Times Agenda Use meeting sites Meetup EventBrite Have a LinkedIn Group Drive conversations Lock it down! Specialize your group Development ITPro End User Business Intelligence Azure Cohabitate Talk to food vendors in your community for help Incorporate your UG

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10 9/16/2018 2:07 AM © 2014 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.