This book 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.
What every leader needs is good advice and guidance on how to begin a
group and nurture new leadership to keep the group sustainable, and
Michelle Malcher provides just that right sort of guidance in her book
on User Group Leadership. 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.
Malcher has experience from the local group level on up to the
international 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. You won't find a better source of guidance for starting and
growing a new group on the technology of your choice.
Learn what to know before you ever have your first meetingPrepare for
each meeting with a list of things that should be doneGrow your local
members into future leaders
