User Tip - Create Your Own
Posted by Shaun Callahan Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:01:00 GMT
Want to get a real understanding of how you can become a truly engaged CollectiveX user who has a meaningful impact on helping your group get things done? Here’s how:
User Tip – Create your own Groupsite. Think of a group that you have a personal passion for helping the group achieve its goals. This could be your Church, Community Association, Book Club or even your Family.
Step 1 – Once you are logged into a Groupsite that you are a member of, simply click on the “Create a Groupsite” link which is at the top left of every page.
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Step 2 – Simply complete the Groupsite creation form which will be displayed as shown below. Pay particular attention to whether your Grouopsite should be Private, Limited or Public.
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Step 3 – Because you created this Groupsite, you are are its initial “Manager” and you will see a “Manager” tab as part of the navigation at the top of each page. This tab is where you control many aspects of how your Groupsite will perform including inviting members and deciding who has permission to do what.
Now it’s time for the 3 big questions:
3. What do you expect for them to do once they get to your Groupsite?
Answering these 3 questions is the key to establishing a Groupsite that will achieve a high return on involvement. Ask the right people, for the right reasons, build trust, rapport and communicate and you can achieve amazing things.
Finally, think about the Groupsites you are not a manager of but were invited to join.
1. Should you have been invited? Are you right for the group?
2. Why did you say yes?
3. What does the group expect from you? Are you meeting those expectations? Is the group meeting yours?
Honestly asking yourself these questions will make you a better user. Groupsites are not a spectator sport. Engagement matters. We are where groups go to work.