TheCR Connect conference is always striving to push the dialogue further, and this year did not disappoint. Between an in-depth exploration of the vendor market in their Community Solutions Showcase to the two thought-provoking keynotes on entrepreneurship and trust in Community spaces, my notebook … [Read more...]
Four Ways To Win Connect: Getting The Most From Your Conference Experience
Even if your bags aren’t quite packed (to be honest I’d be impressed if they were), there is still plenty to plan for this years premier Community conference, TheCR Connect. As a three-year veteran of the event, I thought I’d take a minute to layout four ways to extract the most from your Connect … [Read more...]
TheCR Connect Big Idea: Lakshmi Balachandra
Lakshmi Balachandra is an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at Babson College and her research examines the impact of trust, gender and other entrepreneurial characteristics in acquiring early-stage funding. Lakshmi Balachandra, Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at Babson … [Read more...]
Save the Date: TheCR Connect 2019 is September 23-25, 2019
It might feel like Connect 2018 just happened (because, well, it did!) but we're already looking forward to another amazing community event. TheCR Connect 2019 will take place on September 23-25, 2019 at the Revere Hotel in Boston, MA. We don't have many details to share yet, but early bird … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
