By Rachel Happe, Co-Founder & Principal of The Community Roundtable Communities sit at the intersection of a number of trends; social media, digital transformation, a generational shift to prioritize purposeful work, change management, leadership and social learning. They are both complex … [Read more...]
Big Community Idea: Heather McGowan + the Future of Work
“There has never been a more important time to understand the context and impacts of accelerated change.” As we started to tackle the agenda for Connect 2018 I kept coming back to the quote above. This year, as we focus on the theme “Community Accelerates Organizational Transformation” I was … [Read more...]
Community Takes Center Stage
By Shannon Abram, The Community Roundtable Without a doubt the highlight of our programming year in 2015 was TheCR Connect. We loved getting community pros together to chat about their work, share challenges and problem solve together and deepen the relationships that are started inside TheCR … [Read more...]
Do you have an award-worthy community program?
Seeing the work of hundreds of innovative and creative community professionals is one of the biggest perks of my job here at TheCR. Not a day goes by when I don't say, "Wow - that's awesome!" in response to something a member tells me. Last year we launched a recognition program to acknowledge … [Read more...]
Exploring the Transformative Power of Community
How do we make sure TheCR Connect is exactly what attendees want? We ask them. Our annual community conference - TheCR Connect is less than seven weeks away! Believe me when I say things are ramping up at TheCR headquarters and we can't wait to host an eclectic group of community professionals. … [Read more...]
Five Reasons You Should Attend TheCR Connect
By Shannon Abram, Relationship Manager at The Community Roundtable. Our first live event is in less than 30 days - and registration is closing soon (this Friday, to be exact!) and there are only a few spots left! We know committing to a full day event can be tough so here are five reasons … [Read more...]
Save the Date – TheCR Connect 2017 is October 2-3 in Boston!
We are thrilled to announce our third annual community management workshop - TheCR Connect, which will take place October 2-3, 2017 in Boston, MA. TheCR Connect is a unique two-day workshop experience, unlike any event you've been to before, with an emphasis on building … [Read more...]
Save the Date! TheCR Connect 2018 is Next October!
Imagine me sharing this news while standing on my desk, jumping up and down: TheCR Connect 2018 will take place on September 30 - October 2, 2018. Hooray! And even better news? You can lock in 2017 pricing (and use up any 2017 budget you might have leftover!) Here's what attendees said about … [Read more...]
Sneak Peek: TheCR Connect Agenda
By Shannon Abram, Relationship Manager at The Community Roundtable. Today I'm excited to share the first look at the agenda for TheCR Connect - our first live workshop happening this October in our hometown. Without further ado: The early bird cost for non-members who register before 7/31 … [Read more...]
The Recognition Your Community Program Deserves
Every day I get to watch amazing community management professionals do exciting, innovative work. The other side of that coin is that every day I also hear stories of how their work go underappreciated, and underfunded at their organizations. If you're an outstanding actor, you might get an Oscar or … [Read more...]
The Smartest Way to Use Your Community Conference or Training Budget
By Shannon Abram, The Community Roundtable Ever come back from a conference or trade show all fired up about the big plans you have for your community? A to-do list a mile long and tons of new connections that you're going to stay in touch with. And then: reality sets in. What if you could … [Read more...]
TheCR Connect 2016 – By The Numbers Recap
It's no secret we're sort of data nerds over here - I mean have you seen the SOCM lately? Here's something you might not know though - numbers aren't my favorite thing - but I've never met an infographic I didn't like. (Longtime readers might remember our brief infatuation with … [Read more...]
TheCR Connect 2018 Agenda Sneak Peek
I’m thrilled to share an advance agenda for TheCR Connect 2018 - our annualcommunity management conference located in Boston, MA! Communities hold the power to create real change at every level of organizations. Through thoughtful, attendee-led programs we’ll explore how community management … [Read more...]
TheCR Connect Agenda
By Shannon Abram, Relationship Manager at The Community Roundtable. TheCR Connect is the inaugural workshop in our regional events series. Kicking off in Boston this Fall, TheCR Connect is an event exclusively for community practitioners – those engaged in the development, implementation, … [Read more...]
Three Reasons You Should Attend TheCR Connect
Our annual community management workshop - TheCR Connect - is coming up soon. TheCR team is busy planning another amazing event - and time is running out for you to join us. We know you have lots of ways to spend your budget - and that your time is at a premium. If you're still on the fence … [Read more...]
Three Reasons You Should Not Attend TheCR Connect
There are so many reasons that community pros should attend Connect, that it's easy to forget there are very valid reasons why it might not be a great fit for you. Since registration closes tomorrow for our 2017 event I wanted to share three reasons that Connect might not make sense for you. … [Read more...]
To Event or Not to Event? TheCR Connect!
By Jim Storer, Principal & Co-Founder, The Community Roundtable I have a love/hate relationship with events. It goes back a few years, when I worked as a program director for an events management company. I loved being the guy who focused on bringing together all these super smart people to … [Read more...]
What’s the Agenda for TheCR Connect 2017?
October might seem far away but we’re diligently planning every last detail for our annual community workshop – TheCR Connect. Our content team just released the agenda and I wanted to share it with you ASAP! The overarching theme of this year’s Connect is “Telling Your Community Story” and in … [Read more...]
Why Attend TheCR Connect 2017?
The theme of this year's community workshop - TheCR Connect, is "Telling Your Community Story" and we believe that means many things. Some obvious: building a narrative, using metrics to paint a picture, and some not so obvious: defending investments, cultivating stakeholders. Every community … [Read more...]
Why Attend TheCR Connect? Attendees Share Their Stories.
It's easy for me to tell you how special TheCR Connect is, but you already know I'm biased, right? So, don't take it from me, or Rachel or Hillary. Take it from past attendees from the event. I'm excited to share five perspectives on TheCR Connect from past attendees! Check out the video below … [Read more...]
