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Sounds like it could be useful
Sounds like it could be useful
Likewise, I've used LinkedIn, but not for a group. I think it's a great idea particularly for those of us who live too far away to meet with most active NPtech folk in person (I'm in Australia).
Why LinkedIn?
What's the reason for setting up the group? As a social networking tool, how will it relate to the NTEN Affinity Group Site?
More ways to network
Hi Leo,
A member of the NetSquared Community suggested it last spring and then Mike Lin of LinkedIn emailed me recently and suggested it as well. It would simply be another way to network. I'm not sure what the best way is link to the NTEN Affinity Groups. What do you think? You could use LinkedIn to find people to write about Geeks for Good. For example, you could look at Zac Mutrux and Allen Gunn's LinkedIn networks to see who knows them and ask them if they would like to contribute to their profiles.
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I vote Aye
Some thoughts: (1) a LinkedIn group will raise NTEN Affinity Groups’ profile and participation – for example, clicking on the LinkedIn group icon could take LinkedIn users to the AG site. (2) The AG site has a lot of features that LinkedIn does not, which might encourage LinkedIn users to deepen relationships using the AG site. (3) I checked my LinkedIn contacts at random, and most of them do not belong to any group there; an Net2 group could be a good way to strengthen our ties. (4) There’s a $200 fee to get listed on the Directory, but I bet you can get that for free.
LinkedIn group: a good idea
Britt - I'm on LinkedIn, but have not used Groups. I do think this is a good idea though :)
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