This book is about starting and sustaining a technology user group. User groups are a wonderful
way to connect with local and like-minded professionals for networking and learning. All the
forums and social media on the internet can't replace face-to-face time spent discussing
problems upcoming technologies and other pertinent topics. What every user group needs is
leaders to organize meetings find speakers and connect the community. What every leader needs
is good advice and guidance on how to begin a group and nurture new leadership to keep the
group sustainable and Michelle Malcher provides just that right sort of guidance in her book
on User Group Leadership. This book is designed to help you understand what goes into starting
and building a user group giving you the tools and resources to do so. Learn what to expect
before your first meeting in the first three months and in the first year. Malcher has
experience from the local group level on up to the international level with the Independent
Oracle User Group. If you're involved in technology and are ready to take on a position of
leadership by which to help others network succeed and grow then grab a copy of this book.
You won't find a better source of guidance for starting and growing a new group on the
technology of your choice. Learn what to know before you ever have your first meetingPrepare
for each meeting with a list of things that should be doneGrow your local members into future
leaders
