how-to: rock out online groups

How-To: Rock OutGroups on

Let’s set the record straight

1. You rock (as if you didn’t know)

2. You’re the samurais

3. We’re opening the GovLoop Kimono

What’s gonna happen now

1. What works

2. What doesn’t

3. What’s next

Top 10 Tips for Awesome Groups 1. Establish a clear purpose

Top 10 Tips for Awesome Groups 2. Invite New Members

Top 10 Tips for Awesome Groups 2. Invite New Members

Top 10 Tips for Awesome Groups 2. Invite New Members

“Promote, promote, promote.”- Steve Ressler

Top 10 Tips for Awesome Groups 3. Welcome New Members

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Top 10 Tips for Awesome Groups 3. Welcome New Members

Top 10 Tips for Awesome Groups 4. Highlight New Members

Top 10 Tips for Awesome Groups 5. Share Content (Regularly)

Top 10 Tips for Awesome Groups 5. Share Content (Regularly)

Top 10 Tips for Awesome Groups 6. Post Questions (Regularly)

“Oh! I know, I know!Me, me, me!”

Top 10 Tips for Awesome Groups 7. Send Messages (Regularly)

Top 10 Tips for Awesome Groups 8. Host Events (In-Person and In-the-Group)

Top 10 Tips for Awesome Groups 8. Host Events (In-Person and In-the-Group)

Top 10 Tips for Awesome Groups 9. Solve a (Real) Problem

Top 10 Tips for Awesome Groups 9. Solve a (Real) Problem

Top 10 Tips for Awesome Groups 10. Address (Real-Time) Issues

Top 10 Tips for Awesome Groups Bonus: Random Ideas (that you could pioneer)

Deputize active people – share the load Topic / Action of the Week Document Repository (using tags) Embed Google Calendar for Scheduling Doowikis.com Yours?

What’s Not So Awesome in Groups?

Now it’s your turn…

Is this helpful?

How can it be improved?

Would this be helpful?

• Weekly Group Creator Tips?• Sample Promo Language?• _________?

1. Join “Group Creators.”

2. Test some of these ideas.

3. Tell us what you need.

What’s Next?

http://www.govloop.com/group/govloopgroupcreators

What’s Next?

1620 I Street NW

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