Getting Involved in Industry Associations

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The network that will support your career isn’t just going to appear — it takes work on your part to get involved in industry associations. On this week’s episode of The Digital Enterprise Society podcast, Thom Singer puts industry veteran Craig Brown in the guest seat for a conversation about the positive impact that involvement in industry standard groups, think tanks and associations can have on your career. From influencing the next generation and inspiring others to learning new things, the connections you make can make the difference between success and struggle at every stage of your career. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On today’s podcast, you will learn:</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>The impact of industry involvement on your career</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Involvement in these groups increases awareness of industry happenings. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Traditionally, innovation groups shared research that wasn’t available in any other way. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Today, these groups continue to share standards and best practices for testing methods and simulation. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">As technologies continue to advance, these groups still play an important role. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Group collaborations provide a link to tool vendors. </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Effective engagement in groups </strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">If you’re not engaging in broader industry groups, you’re missing a golden opportunity to learn. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">If a group isn’t provi