why join a microsoft dynamics user group
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Microsoft Dynamics User Groups
Tara Cox
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What is a USER GROUP?
• User groups are independent, active communities that meet regularly to discuss and share information on various technical topics.
• It's a great way to connect with others and learn about technical content and education and to build your network.
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Family of Microsoft Dynamics Users
• You are NOT alone.
• The Microsoft Dynamics Community gives you online access to Microsoft team members and Microsoft Dynamics users like you.
• Share, listen and learn with the folks who know.
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Be a part of the Microsoft Dynamics Community
• Role Tailored Communities
• Product Communities
• Blogs
• Articles
http://community.dynamics.com/
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The Microsoft Dynamics User Groups
https://mbs.microsoft.com/customersource/northamerica/GP/learning/user-group/UserGroups
• An independent community of Dynamics users sharing the common interest of optimizing their usage of Microsoft Dynamics.
• No sales pitches, no fluff – just valuable learning and networking opportunities for busy Dynamics professionals.
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Microsoft Dynamics User Groups
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User Groups
• BY Users, FOR Users
• Member Driven Organizations
VISION: To engage every individual and company using Microsoft Dynamics in value-added networking and knowledge sharing and to be the single most important communication channel for Microsoft to seek guidance on future development of Dynamics.
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Local User Group Chapters
• At this time, there is not a local chapter of GPUG or NAVUG
• GPUG – Nashville, TN, Indianapolis, IN or Columbus, OH
• NAVUG – Cleveland, OH
LEXINGTON/LOUISVILLE/CINCINNATI
- we need a group!
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How can you use the groups?
There are no local Chapters, so how can you use the Groups?
• Ask a Question – Collaboration
• Develop a Training Plan for your Team
• Use the Academy Courses to Enhance Skills
• Read the User Group Magazine
• Attend Summit – the Annual User Conference
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Benefits of User Group
• ADVANCED MEMBER DIRECTORY
• SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIGs)
• ONLINE COLLABORATION
• ACADEMY COURSES AND CPE CREDITS
• PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES
• ON DEMAND WEBINARS
• LIVE WEBINARS
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Summit- Annual User Conference
• The annual Dynamics user conference held each year, typically in October
• 3-days filled with educational sessions, networking and the opportunity to learn how to enhance your current Dynamics installation
October 11 – 14
Tampa, FL
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GPUG
Dynamics GP User Group
https://www.gpug.com/home/welcome
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NAVUG
Dynamics NAV User Group
https://www.navug.com/home/welcome
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NAVUG Summit 2016
http://www.navugsummit.com/home
• 150+ Breakout Sessions• Role-Based Sessions for Accountants, Controllers, and More
Networking with thousands of your Dynamics Peers, including dedicated Networking Receptions
• Visibility into product add-ons to advance your use of Dynamics NAV
• Collaborate with Microsoft Dynamics® NAV Staff, & Microsoft MVPs, and NAVUG All-Stars
• Exclusive Access to the Summit 2016 Online Community Opportunities to Fulfill CPE Credits
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GPUG Summit 2016
http://www.gpugsummit.com/home
• 200+ Breakout Sessions• Role-Based Sessions for Accountants, Controllers, and More • Networking with thousands of your Dynamics Peers,
including dedicated Networking Receptions• Visibility into product add-ons to advance your use of
Dynamics GP• Collaborate with Microsoft Dynamics® GP Staff, & Microsoft
MVPs, and GPUG All-Stars• Exclusive Access to the Summit 2016 Online Community
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NAVUG & GPUG Summit 2016
Key Note Speaker – Scott Guthrie
• Executive vice president of the Microsoft Cloud and Enterprise Group
• Responsible for the company’s cloud infrastructure, server, database, CRM, ERP, management and development tools businesses.
• His engineering team builds Microsoft Azure, Windows Server, SQL Server, Microsoft Dynamics, Active Directory, System Center, Visual Studio and .NET.
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NAVUG & GPUG Summit Pricing
• NAVUG/GPUG User Members
– $1,099 BEFORE August 2nd!
– $1,299 AFTER that date
• NON members
– $1,299 BEFORE August 2nd!
– $1,599 AFTER that date
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Dynamic Communities, Inc. (DCI)
• The supporting organization behind the Dynamics User Groups
• Independent from Microsoft
• Close working relationship with Microsoft Executives
• Collective voice to Microsoft on user concerns, needs, and requests
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VOICE to Microsoft
• The user group community is a conduit for users to serve as a collective voice to Microsoft as it relates to the future direction of the Dynamics GP and NAV product. Join GPUG or NAVUG today and make your voice heard.
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• Ideas
• Future
• Meetings – Locations
• Interest
**Please send feedback to [email protected]
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Thank You
Thank you for attending today’s webinar.
Please contact Tara Cox if you have any questions, or if you would like a copy of the slides of today’s presentation.
Tara Cox
859.252.6225 x232