http://www.alchemyunited.com/2009/09/18/lessons-in-community-building-love/ Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:54:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.alchemyunited.com/2009/09/18/lessons-in-community-building-love/comment-page-1/#comment-23 Howey Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:32:35 +0000 http://www.alchemyunited.com/?p=1324#comment-23 Yikes! I like her directness. I have the feeling that my agency is building a stagnant system--that when finally up and running will be light years in structure, process, and--most importantly--vision from where it should be. And the frustrating part is that I'm helpless to turn it around. Yikes! I like her directness.
I have the feeling that my agency is building a stagnant system–that when finally up and running will be light years in structure, process, and–most importantly–vision from where it should be.
And the frustrating part is that I’m helpless to turn it around.

]]> http://www.alchemyunited.com/2009/09/18/lessons-in-community-building-love/comment-page-1/#comment-22 Angela Connor Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:13:23 +0000 http://www.alchemyunited.com/?p=1324#comment-22 Thank you so much for sharing my book with your readers! I'm glad you suggested that we take these methods outside as well and apply them well beyond community. I agree with that. I also agree with your thoughts on the title of "Community Manager" as the word "manager" equates to running the show which really is not the case with online communities. What you are managing though is content and in some cases relationships, though facilitating is largely where your time is spent. A smart company probably does have many community ambassadors, even though they may not carry the title. I do not think that size is the ultimate measure of success. You really have to look at other metrics and learn to value what your community provides to the masses. This is a mindset that still needs great buy-in in corporate America. Thanks again. And yes, Martin Reed created Female Forum, and he does a stellar job! :-) Best to you! Thank you so much for sharing my book with your readers! I’m glad you suggested that we take these methods outside as well and apply them well beyond community. I agree with that. I also agree with your thoughts on the title of “Community Manager” as the word “manager” equates to running the show which really is not the case with online communities. What you are managing though is content and in some cases relationships, though facilitating is largely where your time is spent. A smart company probably does have many community ambassadors, even though they may not carry the title. I do not think that size is the ultimate measure of success. You really have to look at other metrics and learn to value what your community provides to the masses. This is a mindset that still needs great buy-in in corporate America.
Thanks again. And yes, Martin Reed created Female Forum, and he does a stellar job! :-) Best to you!

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