how to make the most of magento events

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Sherrie RohdeCommunity Manager, Magento@sherrierohde

How to Make the Most of Magento Events

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(At Imagine, what happens in Vegas stays … online.)

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The Magento communityis a quirky group of

intelligent innovatorswho thrive on collaboration.

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Innovators arelifelong learners.

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There are Magento events in over25 countries.

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How to Make the Mostof [Magento] Events

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Know your goals. (Be intentional.)Set up meetings in advance.

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Say hi to people.(Write follow up notes on business cards when

you meet someone new.)Use the hashtag (#MageTitansUSA).

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As of June 2016, there have been400+ talks on Magento

this year alone.

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What did we learn?(How are we better because of these events?)

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Write down key takeaways(and convert them to action steps).

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“Knowing is not enough;we must apply.”

—Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Apply what you learn(or make a plan of when to apply).

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What can I start applying now?What can I apply to my next project?What can I start applying next year?

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Who should we reach out to?How can Solution Specialists get involved?

Why were they invited?Can we identify top contributors?

What is the actual size of our community?How do I find a local meetup?

How do I get involved in the community?What are key topics for our community?

Who can speak at my event?Can I sponsor a meetup?

How do I get Magento swag?

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Disclaimer:

Before you apply what you learn, don’t forget to think through what you bring back.

Is it relevant, realistic and refined?*

*Thanks John Bonini (@Bonini84).

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Share with your team(email, text, Slack, Confluence, presentation).

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Keep the conversations going(with your team, at local events and online).

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Why?

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I learned __________________________from ______________________________and will apply it by ___________________________________________________.

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I learned how to make the most of eventsfrom Sherrie Rohdeand will apply it by finding at least one thing from this week’s MageTitans speakers that I can apply to improve my work.

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