User Groups — Opportunities for Greater Connections

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The pandemic proved that we can work remotely, but is it really best to be isolated from your peers as you are growing your career? Or are greater career benefits found in in-person connections? Enter user groups, an effective way to connect people to share strategies and best practices.  On this episode of The Digital Enterprise Society podcast, Craig Brown and Thom Singer are joined by Scott Wertel, co-content trustee and board member of the Digital Enterprise Society, for a conversation about the value of user groups to any industry, the characteristics of the most successful ones, and the benefits that user groups can have on your career and your network. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On today’s podcast, you will learn:</span></p> <p><strong>What are user groups and why are they so important? </strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">People should always be at the forefront of technology. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">People are the best resource for making decisions. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">User groups are designed to share knowledge and insights. </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Characteristics of a successful user group</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Support from the parent company is essential. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Local financial support is an indicator of success. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Active participation is essential to a health user group. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Common topics for discussion help drive a user group forward. </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>The evolving dynamics of us