managing university based gdgs

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Managing University GDGsGDG Global Summit 2015 - May 27th, 2015

Moyinoluwa ADEYEMI

● The GDG has a home● High concentration of Engineering students● Interconnected community● Access to facilities● Young members

Benefits of University based GDGs

Young members :)

Challenges faced by University based GDGs

● Average membership span ~ 4 years● Disparity in skill/ experience level● School calendar● Clashes with GSA programs● Low female participation*

Average membership span ~ 4 years

What has worked so far...

● Catching members young● Pairing members up● Being (really) flexible● Collaboration● Getting a diversity lead

Getting a diversity lead

Problems with University authorities?

● Introduce yourself● Give back. Build something.● Register as a club● Get a Patron

GDG

Other tips

● It’s okay to start small. ● Make your members feel involved.● Identify the skill-set of your members● Start the “thematic lead” concept (adopted

from GDG Nairobi and GDG Kimathi University)

GDG

You are not clear about _________________________________

I missed out ___________________________________________

You have a better solution for ___________________________

Your turn!

● Kenneth Kinyanjui - Kenya Country Mentor(GDG Kimathi University)

No members of GDG OAU were harmed during the creation ofthis presentation.

Credits

Thank youMoyinoluwa ADEYEMI

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