fundamentals of linkedin groups
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AME Leaders Guide to LinkedIn
Fundamentals of LinkedIn groups
AME Leaders Guide to LinkedIn
Single point lesson
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AME Leaders Guide to LinkedIn
The conference that never ends Continuous networking Just-in-time knowledge-sharing
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The AME LinkedIn group
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AME Leaders Guide to LinkedIn
Who are the members?
Many high-level leaders Strong lean knowledge and experience Diverse industries Approx. 20% outside North America
The AME LinkedIn group
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AME Leaders Guide to LinkedIn
AME group members
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AME Leaders Guide to LinkedIn
CEOContinuous Improvement Leader
CEO
Distribution Center Manager Lean Manufacturing Leader
Plant Manager
Senior Project Manager President, Mold & Machine Co.
Production Planning ManagerCEO, Precision Products
High-level lean leaders...
AME group members
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AME group members
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AME Leaders Guide to LinkedIn
Energy Cables, Saudi Arabia
GlaxoSmithKline, Italy
Parker Hannifin, MexicoTSSC, Louisville
ESCO Corp, BrisbaneEmbraer, Brazil
ABB, New Delhi
Mutual of Omaha, Nebraska
P&H Mining Eq, Grand RapidsGE Energy, Austin
Diverse company size and industry
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Join a group: First, find one
Find search box in your top navigation bar
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AME Leaders Guide to LinkedIn
Join a group: First, find one
Set drop-down to “Groups”Enter keywords (AME, association manufacturing)Hit “enter” or click search icon
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Join a group: First, find one
Select a group from search results
(AME did not appear in my search results because I am already a member)There may be strategic reasons to join other groups as well
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Join a group: First, find one
Click the “Join Group” button
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Join a group: Receive a “welcome” email
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Join a group: Confirmation
A “welcome” message confirms your membership
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Join a group: Confirmation
Although you can start a discussion here, wait until you know the group better.
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Join a group: Settings
NNYou control your preferences
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Join a group: Settings
Settings are also found on a drop-down under the “More…” tab
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Join a group: Settings
Do you want the group icon on your profile?
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Join a group: Settings
What is your preferred email address?
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Join a group: Settings
Do you want alerts for new discussions? (To listen to members more closely)
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Join a group: Settings
Do you want email summaries of group activities?
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Join a group: Settings
You can set email digest frequency to weekly
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Join a group: Settings
May the group facilitator send you announcements?
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Join a group: Settings
May group members contact you?
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Join a group: Settings
Click here to control your overall LinkedIn settings
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Join a group: Settings
It’s easy to try a group – Here’s how to get out of it
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Join a group: Settings
Save your settings
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Discussions: The real value of LinkedIn
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AME Leaders Guide to LinkedIn
- Share knowledge- Influence others- Build relationships
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Discussions: The real value of LinkedIn
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AME Leaders Guide to LinkedIn
Group discussion page
“Discussion” tab
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Group discussion page
Preview active discussions
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Group discussion page
Click on title to see the whole discussion
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Group discussion pageStart a discussion here
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Real discussion example
Nikhil asks for help
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Real discussion example
Members share knowledge
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Discussions: Leadership takeaways
Every leader should take part You represent AME You show why AME is awesome for networking Keep the group active
Make comments in discussions Add value Relevant and helpful
Ask questions Make them real (Do not include links)
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Next steps
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Check out “How and why to make your LinkedIn Profile shine”