We continue the discussion about career trajectory in the Network. On the heels of the invigorating Connect 2019, the community managers in the Network are discussing how to move both horizontally and vertically within the community space. This month one of the highlights was a Roundtable call … [Read more...]
October in TheCR Network: Community Leadership & Careers
After a fantastic TheCR Connect conference, we're looking forward to continuing all of the different conversations that we started as discussions in TheCR Network for the next several months. We joined and heard conversations around a variety of topics including tools & platforms, Centers of … [Read more...]
TheCR Network Wrap Up for September 2019: TheCR Connect
If you're feeling the extra jolt of energy in the community space this week, there is a good reason! We are riding the high of TheCR Connect which took place September 23rd - September 25th in Boston. This one-of-a-kind occasion was filled with first time meetings, reunions, and so many ah-ha … [Read more...]
Keri Kersten, Stepan Company
Welcome to the latest episode in our community management podcast series, “Conversations with Community Managers.” Join TheCR’s Jim Storer and Shannon Abram as they chat with community managers from a variety of industries about their community journey. … [Read more...]
The Community Roundtable’s 2019 Research Agenda
A Rapidly Changing Community Market 2019 is going to be an interesting year for the community leadership and management space. It's becoming clear to executive stakeholders that community approaches are critical for ALL leaders and managers to employ. They are also seeing that it is an effective … [Read more...]
TheCR Network – 2018 Year in Review Infographic
As 2018 winds down, I love to look back at the last twelve months in TheCR Network. The great joy of my work is spending my days supporting, collaborating and learning with our amazing members. I was incredibly gratified by a recent survey of members, where many said the first word that came to mind … [Read more...]
TheCR Connect 2018: Key Themes and Reflections
This week in Boston was the annual in-person gathering of TheCR Network members. It's part workshop, part conference, part family reunion, part stress relief. It also provides an interesting temperature gauge on how community program owners are feeling about their work and the future. Here … [Read more...]
Meet TheCR: Jessica Reid, Community Management Fellow
If you're a member of TheCR Network you may have met Jessica Reid, our new community management fellow. Maybe met her earlier this month at a dinner in NYC and others may have met her on Roundtable calls, in the weekly Work Out Loud discussions or at virtual Happy Hour on Thursday afternoons. I … [Read more...]
Community Engagement Resource Bundle
If I had a nickel for everytime someone said, "Really, I didn't know you could find THAT in TheCR Network!" I'd have a really big pile of nickels. So, in an attempt to peek behind the proverbial curtain I wanted to share a look at one of the most used parts of the Network - our resource … [Read more...]
TheCR Network Year In Review 2017 Infographic
It's the most wonderful time of year. The candles, and the lights and the festive drinks and tasty food. And celebrating your traditions with loved ones. That is all very wonderful. Also pretty wonderful? Getting to look back at the amazing year we had inside TheCR Network. Our members are … [Read more...]
