"Ownership" of community?

b2ix — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:18:00 GMT

That was a question I got at TechEd Developers 2007. While I am technically on point for planning community different aspects (along with others) on MSDN and TechNet, I know that I do not "own" it. There are others, for example, focused on community from an audience specific (developers, IT professionals, etc), in addition others who are also working with community in some way, shape or form. To own it would be claiming to own all of the water in the world or something. With so many different aspects to what makes up a community, no one can really be in charge of it. The best I can do is to listen broadly, collaborate with others, and work to surpass the needs of the entire community as it pertains to MSDN and TechNet. Sounds like an interesting challenge, does it not? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this...

Some other related readings…

Bill Johnston on "Who owns community"

The International Online Community Management Association

$425 B personified

b2ix — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:05:00 GMT

There was a recent report out the other week that talked about the value of the Microsoft ecosystem totaling $425 billion.

Just looking at the number, it didn't really register for me (after a certain point, large numbers lose their personal nature for me.) However, being at my first TechEd Developers conference earlier this month, that number is now personified by all of the students, partners, businesses, product teams, MVPs and more here in Barcelona. It really is amazing to see this many people who are part of the ecosystem -- not only just see, but to interact with them on their day to day experiences with MSDN. Thanks to all who dropped by the MSDN booth to say hi and share your questions and thoughts with us:-)

Pieces of me on community... : TechEd

"Ownership" of community?

$425 B personified